Cops

Suspect leads authorities on pursuit

On July 25 th , 2021 Pine Prairie Police was on patrol when a white Ford Edge was clocked speeding at 56 mph in a 45 mph zone. When the officer attempted to make a traffic stop on the vehicle, the driver refused to pull over and sped up to speeds over 100mph.

Mamou Police report multiple arrests

On July 12, 2022 the Mamou Police Department executed a search warrant at the residence of 808 Ash Street in references to an investigation of illegal narcotics being sold from the residence.

CRIMINAL PATROL MONTH LONG INVESTIGATION

Sheriff Charles R. Guillory, of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office releases the following: On the 16th of July 2021 the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Departments Criminal Patrol Unit, stopped a car on the Vidrine road for a traffic violation. The driver admitted to having narcotics in the car.

TCPD responds to complaints and drug issues

Turkey Creek PD is continuing to have public safety in their concern and has been busy this last month handling various complaints and drug issues.

VPPD Arrests

The Ville Platte Police Department reported the following recent arrests. Arrested were the following persons: • Allen Jason, 44, 116 E. Beech St., Ville Platte, was arrested on July 4, 2021, for remaining after being forbidden.

EPSO Arrests

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail.

EPSO Arrests

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. Arrested were the following persons: • Joseph Shawn Fontenot, 20, Mamou, was arrested on July 5, 2021, by the Mamou Police Department for aggravated assault with a firearm.

Joint operation leads to seizure of large narcotics, firearm, and stolen car

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Departments Narcotic Division, along with Allen Parish Sheriff's Departments Narcotics and SWAT team, on Wednesday, July 7, conducted a search warrant located at 1280 Royal Road in the Turkey Creek- Lake Cove area.

EPSO Arrests

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. Arrested were the following persons: • Marty Paul Blood, 52, St. Landry, was arrested on July 1, 2021, by the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office for failure to appear for court.

Counterfeit bills are reported

Chief Neal Lartigue has issued a warning to local businesses to check all paper currency. There have been reports of counterfeit bills being distributed on one dollar, five dollar and ten dollar denominations.