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A fowl situation

By: TONY MARKS Editor A Ville Platte resident, living on the 300 block of North Coreil Street, claims a pack of stray dogs killed almost all of her chickens. Sheri Bertrand alleges the canines entered her backyard and broke into the chicken coop on the morning of Wednesday, July 23.

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.

New hand-held device law takes effect

Sheriff Charles R. Guillory would like to inform you of the new Louisiana Hand Held Law. Effective August 1, 2025, Louisiana Drivers will no longer be allowed to physically hold a cellphone or any other handheld device while operating a vehicle.

Council splits on dog ordinance changes

By: TONY MARKS Editor TURKEY CREEK - With Councilman Jessie Johnson absent, the Turkey Creek Village Council split a vote on proposed amendments to a dog ordinance. Making the motion was Eric Chapelle, but Councilman Neal King did not second the motion. The motion did not go up for a vote.

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.

Suspects remain at large after two separate incidents

By: TONY MARKS Editor Two suspects remain at large following two separate incidents which occurred in the parish. On June 21, narcotic agents with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff Office observed a vehicle swerving within its lane.

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.

Thomas is NOT among arrested chiefs

By: TONY MARKS Editor Two current chiefs of police and one former chief of police have been arrested and indicted in connection with alleged federal conspiracy and fraud charges.

Two are arrested on gun, drug charges; third is still at large

Recently, the Evangeline Parish Narcotic Unit conducted a lengthy narcotics investigation that resulted in Narcotic Agents with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office securing a Narcotic Search Warrant for 821 Pine Street, Mamou, Louisiana.

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.