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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.

Motorist Killed in Fiery Evangeline Parish Single-Vehicle Crash

Mamou – On Thursday, October 24, 2024, just before 9:00 p.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop I were notified a single-vehicle fatality crash on Louisiana Highway 95 near Brangus Road. The driver's name is being withheld until the next of kin has been notified.

Shooting is reported on homecoming night

Chief A. Perry Thomas reported, on Friday, October 18, a call of shots fired was made during the Ville Platte High School football game. Arrested was Lawrence Pitre, 21, and a handgun was seized. Also arrested was a juvenile, 16, for illegal possession of a firearm.

Officer with VPPD is arrested

An officer with the Ville Platte Police Department is facing a charge of malfeasance in office. The Ville Platte City Marshal’s Office arrested Lumus Lastrapes, on Monday, October 21. He was later released on bond.

Partially decomposed body is found in Mamou

A stench in the air led authorities to locate a partially decomposed body inside an abandoned home on Cypress Street, in Mamou. According to reports, officers from the Mamou Police Department arrived on the scene and were unable to identify the body based on its condition.

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.

Shootings on VPHS Homecoming Night

Chief A. Perry Thomas reports that on Friday, October 18, 2024, a call of shots fired was made during the Ville Platte High School football game. Arrested was Lawrence Pitre (21), and a handgun was seized. Also arrested was a juvenile (16) for illegal possession of a firearm.

PPPD responds to stolen golf cart

On October 21, 2024 Pine Prairie Police received a complaint of a stolen golf cart from the 1600 Block of Pine Street. Assistant Chief Shane Guillory took the initial report and contacted Detective Joshua Uhlman about the matter.

Several are arrested after narcotics investigation

After a lengthy narcotics investigation within the City of Ville Platte, a narcotic search warrant was executed on October 15 by the Evangeline Parish narcotic agents Narcotics Agents, Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office S.W.A.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.