Cops

Basco is named acting chief of police in Turkey Creek

By: TONY MARKS Editor Following the resignation of Brittany Guillory as chief of police in Turkey Creek, the village council, during a special meeting held Thursday, August 1, voted to name Travis Basco as acting chief.

LSP makes arrest for possession of child sexual abuse material and narcotics

MAMOU - On July 31, the Louisiana State Police Special Victim’s Unit (LSP SVU) arrested an individual on charges related to the possession of child sexual abuse material and narcotics. The investigation resulted in the arrest of 42-year-old Trevor Matthews Sr., of Mamou.

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.

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.

Gautreaux faces charges of attempted murder, arson

State Fire Marshal Chief Bryan J Adams is announcing the arrest of a Pine Prairie man accused of setting fire to a home with a family of six inside.

Case of misplaced syringe is closed

According to the Ville Platte Police Department, the case is closed and no criminal investigation will take place in connection with a syringe found in a bag at a local fast-food restaurant.

Marijuana plants and weapons are recovered

On July 11, narcotic agents with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office received information about a residence where suspected marijuana plants were being cultivated on the 1300 block of Saddler Street, in Turkey Creek.

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.

Pair from Ville Platte is arrested on conspiracy charges

According to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, on Saturday, July 13, narcotics detectives conducted an undercover operation at the Racetrac Gas Station, located at 1018 East Landry Street, in Opelousas. The operation commenced after St.