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Pictured are a firearm, illegal narcotics, and other items seized after recent arrests made by the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office. (Photo courtesy of EPSO)

Pictured are a firearm, illegal narcotics, and other items seized after recent arrests made by the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office. (Photo courtesy of EPSO)

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Traffic stops continue to yield drug arrests

Staff Report
Monday, February 21, 2022
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff Departments Narcotics Unit, on Sunday, February 13, conducted a traffic stop on vehicle for a traffic violation. Agents then conducted an interview with the occupants and located narcotics.
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Arrests are made for drive-by shooting

News Staff
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Deputies with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office, on Tuesday, January 25, were dispatched to the 1000 block of Peach Tree Ln. in reference to a residence that was hit by gunfire, nearly hitting one of the victims inside of the residence.
EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

News Staff
Thursday, February 17, 2022
• Casey Lane Tate, 33, Ville Platte, was arrested February 9, 2022, by Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office for schedule II - prohibited acts, possession of CDS schedule I, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Shooting claims life of a victim

News Staff
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
On February 15, 2022, Deputies with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of a shooting that occurred at the intersection of Woodstone Rd. and St. Julien in the Chataignier area.
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Turkey Creek release official statement on officer involved incident

News Staff
Monday, February 14, 2022
On February 01, 2022 an incident occurred at the Y-NOT stop in Vidrine Louisiana in reference to an officer within the Turkey Police Department. It was said From the 911 operator stated that the officer was threatening individuals with a firearm and that they needed assistance.
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New chief of police salary is approved

Tony Marks
Monday, February 14, 2022
The Pine Prairie council, at its meeting held Thursday, February 10, adopted an ordinance setting the biweekly salary of the chief of police at $1,353.85. The new salary become effective on March 1. In other business, the council adopted an amendment to the zoning ordinance.
EPSO Arrests

EPSO Arrests

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EPSO Arrests

News Staff
Monday, February 14, 2022
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail.
Pictured are firearms and other items that were seized following an arrest by the Pine Prairie Police Department. (Photo courtesy of Pine Prairie Police Department)

Pictured are firearms and other items that were seized following an arrest by the Pine Prairie Police Department. (Photo courtesy of Pine Prairie Police Department)

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Arrest follows accidental shooting

Staff Report
Thursday, February 3, 2022
Pine Prairie Police, on Tuesday, January 25, received a call about an accidental shooting on Hampton Dupre Road. Upon arrival, officers found a male subject with a gunshot wound to his left thigh. The subject was then transported to Rapides Regional Medical by Acadian Ambulance for treatment.
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Traffic stop on L’Anse Bleu Rd leads to arrest; other arrest is made

Staff Report
Thursday, February 3, 2022
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff Departments K-9 Unit, on Wednesday, January 26, conducted a traffic stop on L’Anse Bleu Road for a traffic violation. While the deputy was speaking to the driver, she noticed several indications of possible drug use.
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News Staff
Thursday, February 3, 2022
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. Arrested were the following persons: • Benjamin David Ardoin, 35, Mamou, was arrested January 21, 2022, by the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office for possession of a firearm by a felon.
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