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Searile is charged with crimes against juveniles

Rufus Anthony Searile has been booked into the Evangeline Parish Jail on a $600 thousand bond. He is charged with felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile, two counts of forcible rape, and molestation of a juvenile. More information will be reported as it becomes available.

Jarreau is arrested for attempted murder

By: TONY MARKS Editor An arrest has been made in connection with an alleged attemped murder.

Conviction is announced in child porn case

The Evangeline Parish District Attorney's office announced the January 22, conviction of Christopher John Lalonde on 21 counts of pornography involving juveniles under the age of 13 wherein he was sentenced to serve 30 years at hard labor.

Guillory is booked on fentanyl, other charges

By: TONY MARKS Editor The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a subject in connection with possession of fentanyl and other charges. According to press release from the sheriff’s office, on January 13, narcotic agents with Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office and Allen Parish S.

EPSO Arrests

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Searile is charged with crimes against juveniles

Rufus Anthony Searile has been booked into the Evangeline Parish Jail on a $600 thousand bond. He is charged with felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile, two counts of forcible rape, and molestation of a juvenile. More information will be reported as it becomes available.

Guillory is arrested for fentanyl, other charges

On January 13, 2026, Narcotic Agents with Evangeline Parish Sheriff Office and Allen Parish S.W.A.T, after a narcotics investigation, secured and executed a No-Knock Search Warrant at the residence of 1204 Green Oaks Loop Eunice La 70535.

Jarreau is arrested for attempted murder

On January 19, 2026, deputies with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office Patrol Division responded to a report of shots fired at a residence located in the 2000 block of St. Julien Road. Upon arrival, deputies secured the scene and initiated a preliminary investigation.

Decision deferred

By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor A standing-room-only crowd filled the Basile Town Council chambers Monday night, Jan.

EPSO Arrests

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.