On April 17, 2024, Detectives received information of the whereabouts of a fugitive (Tron Jack B.M DOB 01/09/2002 of Mamou) who was wanted for Accessory after the fact of aggravated burglary, possession with the intent to distribute schedule I CDS, possession with the intent to distribute synthetic marijuana, illegal carrying of weapons with CDS, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of drug paraphernalia, and resisting an officer. Detectives were able to go to a residence at the 800 block of Louisiana Ave. in Ville Platte and take Tron Jack into custody without incident. Tron Jack’s total bond was set at $212,500.

Theft of accordions is reported

On March 20, deputies with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of a burglary that occurred at the 5900 block of Vine Street, in Chataignier, where two Martin brand accordion

Who’s getting married

(Editor’s Note: The following information was obtained from the Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court’s Office in Ville Platte. This information is printed once a month in The Gazette.)

REVEREND GEORGE L. RICHARDSON

Reverend George L. Richardson, a native of Ville Platte, passed away on November 14, 2023.

LORETTA V. PERRON

Loretta V. Perron, of Opelousas, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, at the age of 76.

Douglas A. “Buddy” Moody, Sr.

A Mass of Christian Burial and Celebration of Life will be held Friday, June 2, 2023, at 2:00 PM in St. Mary Mother of the Church Catholic Church for Douglas A. “Buddy” Moody Sr., age 95, who passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his family...

Chateau des Amis residents celebrate Easter

Residents of Chateau des Amis celebrated Easter early on Tuesday, March 19. They had a great time pocking eggs with each other and enjoyed a delicious barbecue lunch.

Freedom Behavioral of Ville Platte holds grand opening

A ribbon cutting signafying the grand opening of Freedom Behavioral located at 800 East Main St., Ville Platte was held on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at its location in the Mercy Regional Medical