Cops

Burglary suspect enters a guilty plea

By: TONY MARKS Editor Evangeline Parish District Attorney Trent Brignac announced Allen Jason entered a plea of guilty to three counts of simple burglary, attempted simple burglary, and illegal possession of stolen things more than $1 thousand on June 2.

Suspect is in jail on Mamou kidnapping

By: TONY MARKS Editor The Mamou Police Department reported the arrest of a suspect after an alleged kidnapping incident. On May 24, around 7 p.m., the victim was walking to her place of employment, in Mamou, when she was brutally attacked by Silton James Patin.

Vicknair is arrested for threatening a priest

By: TONY MARKS Editor Kenneth Vicknair, 73, of Bayou Chicot, was arrested for making threats against Fr. Casey Dugas, pastor of St. Peter Catholic Church in Pine Prairie.

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: • Anthony G.

Suspects are in custody on narcotics, weapons charges

On May 27, 2025, Narcotic Agents with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office, along with the assistance of the Allen Parish Sheriff's SWAT Team, executed a No-Knock Narcotic Search Warrant at 7061 Highway 167 North Ville Platte, LA, residence of Terry Campbell and Marvin Campbell.

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.

Murder charge is punted because of judicial conflict

By: TONY MARKS Editor VILLE PLATTE - Ray Charles Fontenot, the person suspected in connection with the murder of his wife, Brittney, was scheduled for a bond hearing on Tuesday, May 27.

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: • Kevin T.

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.

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: • Walter Jr.