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Monday, November 4, 2024

The Ville Platte Police Department reported the following recent bookings into the city jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Arrested were the following persons: • Wanski Arvie, 36, was arrested October 21, 2024, for failure to appear.

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15-Year-old is killed; suspect is charged with negligent homicide

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Thursday, October 31, 2024

Chief A. Perry Thomas reports that, after midnight on Thursday, October 31, the Ville Platte Police Department responded to a call about a 15-year-old juvenile being shot at a home on N. Morein St. The call was made by Christopher Marquees, age 31.

Pictured from left are Ben Marcantel, Hollie Guillory, Pam Guillory, Sheriff Charles Guillory, and Whitney Guillory. The sheriff is pictured with an award for being inducted into the Louisiana First Responders Christian Association Hall of Fame on Friday, October 25, in Lafayette. (Photo courtesy of Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office)

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Sheriff receives award, issues four-year report

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Thursday, October 31, 2024

Evangeline Parish Sheriff Charles R. Guillory was inducted into the Louisiana First Responders Christian Association Hall of Fame on Friday, October 25. It was a recognition from the Association for his hard work, and dedication as a leader in the field.

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Monday, October 28, 2024

The Ville Platte Police Department reported the following recent bookings into the city jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

EPSO Arrests

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Monday, October 28, 2024

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Motorist Killed in Fiery Evangeline Parish Single-Vehicle Crash

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Saturday, October 26, 2024

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.

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Shooting is reported on homecoming night

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Thursday, October 24, 2024

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.

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Officer with VPPD is arrested

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Thursday, October 24, 2024

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.

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Partially decomposed body is found in Mamou

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Thursday, October 24, 2024

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

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Thursday, October 24, 2024

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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