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Chief addresses possible gun shots

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Monday, February 16, 2026

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Police Chief Patrick Hall, during the February 11, meeting of the Mamou Town Council, addressed the recent incidents of door knocking, shining lights in windows and possible gunshots fired occurring on the Northside.

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Monday, February 16, 2026

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

Police jurors tour new parish jail at Ward 1 Industrial Park

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

Members of the Evangeline Parish Police Jury, on Thursday, February 5, toured the new parish jail, which is being constructed in the Ward 1 Industrial Park. Before taking the tour, the jurors gathered for a photograph at the entrance sign to the park.

Pictured is the suspect, in a clown mask, who is wanted in connection to an armed robbery. (Photo courtesy of Ville Platte Police Department)

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VPPD responds to armed robbery

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

Ville Platte Chief of Police A. Perry Thomas reports, at approximately 9:34 p.m., on Wednesday, February 4, the Dollar General, on Tate Cove Road, was robbed at gun point.

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Thursday, February 12, 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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Tuesday, February 10, 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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VPPD responds to armed burglary

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Friday, February 6, 2026

Chief A. Perry Thomas reports that at approximately 9:34 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the Dollar General on Tate Cove Road was robbed at gun point.

From left are Ville Platte Rotarians Bob Manuel, Steve Phillips, and Dan Poret as they inspect a game table in one of the cell blocks located inside the new Evangeline Parish jail. The new jail is nearing completion and is located inside the Industrial Park. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Rotary goes to the big house

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Monday, February 2, 2026

By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor On Tuesday, January 27, Sheriff Charles Guillory hosted members of the Ville Platte Rotary Club for a tour of the new jail facility.

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Searile is charged with crimes against juveniles

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Monday, February 2, 2026

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.

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Jarreau is arrested for attempted murder

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Monday, February 2, 2026

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

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