Cops

Victim is identified

The victim of a fatal shooting in Ville Platte that occurred Tuesday, April 16, has been identified. Forty-year-old Christopher Guillory, according to reports, was found on the porch and full of blood after being shot multiple times at a residence on Reverend E.D. Alfred Street.

Alfred is arrested for accessory to murder

On April 16, the United States Marshal’s Service contacted the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office in reference to apprehending a fugitive wanted for accessory after the fact to second degree murder and other probation violations.

Chief’s pay raise is vetoed

By: TONY MARKS Editor After last month’s meeting where the village council voted to give the chief of police a pay increase, the mayor of Chataignier, Justin Darbonne, has vetoed the matter.

Fugitive is arrested

On April 17, 2024, Detectives received information of the whereabouts of a fugitive (Tron Jack B.M DOB 01/09/2002 of Mamou) who was wanted for Accessory after the fact of aggravated burglary, possession with the intent to distribute schedule I CDS, possession with the intent to distribute synthetic...

Alfred is arrested for accessory to second degree murder

On April 16, 2024, the United States Marshall’s Service contacted the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office in reference to apprehending a fugitive wanted for Accessory After the Fact to 2 nd Degree Murder and other probation violations.

Theft of accordions is reported

On March 20, deputies with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of a burglary that occurred at the 5900 block of Vine Street, in Chataignier, where two Martin brand accordions were stolen.

Multiple shootings are reported in Ville Platte

By: TONY MARKS Editor A Tuesday night shooting reported on Rev. E.D. Alfred Street, in Ville Platte, claimed the life of the victim. Few details were known about the incident as of press time, and the matter remains under investigation.

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.

ATTLE IS ARRESTED; SEARCH FOR TILLER REMAINS ACTIVE

On March 20, 2024, Deputies with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office received a complaint of a burglary that occurred at the 5900 Blk. of Vine St. in Chataignier Louisiana where two Martin brand accordions were stolen.