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Update is given on burglary of business

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Monday, March 9, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor Following an initial report of a burglary of a local business, the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office announced additional information.
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Monday, March 9, 2026
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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Escaped Inmate: Marlon Williams

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Monday, March 9, 2026
Chief A. Perry Thomas reports an inmate escaped from the Ville Platte City Jail on March 7, 2026 at 7:10 p.m., due to an unsecured door to the recreation yard. Escapee Name: Marlon H. Williams Complexion: Dark Brown Eye Color: Brown Height: 6’0 Weight: 150 lbs.
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House fire claims lives of Mamou couple

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
By: HEATHER BOGARD Editor MAMOU - The Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office is currently investigating the cause of a devastating house fire that claimed the lives of residents Kenneth and Barbara Serie.
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Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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BUTLER'S TREE SERVICE BURGLARY

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Monday, March 2, 2026
On February 10, 2026, deputies with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a burglary at Butler's Tree Service, located in the 6000 block of U.S. Highway 167 N. Upon arrival, deputies learned that a suspect had entered the business and removed a chainsaw from the equipment...
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Deputies arrest multiple drug offenders

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Monday, March 2, 2026
By: TONY MARKS Editor The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced multiple drug arrests following separate investigations. •On January 8, narcotic agents observed a vehicle traveling east on the Opelousas Road and cross the median several times.
INTERIM POLICE CHIEF TAKES OATH - Nicholas Richardson (right) takes the oath of office for the position of interim police chief for the Town of Basile. Dave Johnson, town attorney and magistrate judge, is shown administering the oath following the Feb. 18 special meeting of the mayor and council. (LSN photo by Darrel LeJeune)

INTERIM POLICE CHIEF TAKES OATH - Nicholas Richardson (right) takes the oath of office for the position of interim police chief for the Town of Basile. Dave Johnson, town attorney and magistrate judge, is shown administering the oath following the Feb. 18 special meeting of the mayor and council. (LSN photo by Darrel LeJeune)

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Council appoints Richardson as interim chief

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Monday, March 2, 2026
LSN Staff Report At a special meeting held Wednesday, Feb. 18, the Basile Town Council voted to appoint Nicholas Richardson as interim chief of police to complete the unexpired term of the late Allen Ivory Jr., which will end December 31, 2026.
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Monday, March 2, 2026
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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