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Ville Platte Police Department achieves compliance

VILLE PLATTE - The United States Department of Justice has closed its investigation into the Ville Platte Police Department, concluding a federal civil rights review that began in 2015 and followed formal findings of unconstitutional detention practices in 2016.

Sheriff expresses gratitude for ribbon cutting

By: TONY MARKS Editor Following the opening of the new Evangeline Parish Detention Center on Friday, April 17, Sheriff Charles Guillory issued a public address announcement expressing his gratitude. The following is the sheriff’s announcement.

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. Arrested were the following persons: •Amanda Blalock, 36, St. Landry, was arrested April 21, 2026, for criminal conspiracy and simple burglary.

Attorney addresses chief’s arrest

By: TONY MARKS Editor Following the arrest of Mamou Chief of Police Charles “Pat” Hall for trespass against state computers and malfeasance in office, his attorney Todd Clemons, from Todd Clemons and Associates, issued the following statement.

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. Arrested were the following persons: •Travis Oneal Gallow, 38, Mamou, was arrested April 17, 2026, by the Mamou Police Department for obscenity.

Arrest is made following first Crime Stoppers tip

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office Crime Stoppers Tip Line, on April 20, received information in reference to Brandon King leaving the Lake Cove area and traveling in a silver Ford Fusion.

Ribbon is cut at new detention center

State and local dignitaries and other guests were on hand as the ribbon was cut to ceremoniously open the newly constructed Evangeline Parish Detention Center, located at the intersection of Maxie Rae Road and Patriot Road in the Industrial Park.

Semien is arrested for fraud

By: TONY MARKS Editor An investigation of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of contractor fraud. According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, the lengthy investigation, which began in 2025, revealed that Joseph J.

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. Arrested were the following persons: •Quinn Oneal Lewis Jr.

Attorney issues statement

By: TONY MARKS Editor Following the arrest of Ville Platte Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams in connection with alleged malfeasance in office, his attorney Todd Clemons, from Todd Clemons and Associates, issued the following statement.