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MPD looks for inmate

News Staff

Thursday, November 16, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor An inmate, identified as Dorian Thomas, escaped from the Mamou Jail on the morning of Tuesday, November 14. Thomas is a Black male who is 5’5” and weighs 145 pounds. He has brown eyes, black hair, and multiple tattoos. He is also considered armed and dangerous.

EPSO Arrests

News Staff

Thursday, November 16, 2023

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

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Monday, November 13, 2023

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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Suspects are indicted

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

After meeting for one day on November 7,2023, the Grand Jury returned indictments on five cases.

Local Headline

Deputy resigns amid investigation

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Monday, November 6, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor Deputy Joshua Lafleur resigned from the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office amid a Louisiana State Police investigation into alleged inmate abuse. The investigation began after a video surfaced where a deputy was seen abusing inmates in the parish jail.

EPSO Arrests

News Staff

Monday, November 6, 2023

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

Breaking News

Unrestrained Driver Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash in Evangeline Parish

News Staff

Sunday, November 5, 2023

Evangeline Parish – At approximately 9:00 p.m. on November 4, 2023, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I were notified of a single-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 104 near Richardson Lane. The crash claimed the life of 42-year-old Anthony J. Bias of Mamou.

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EPSO Arrest Briefings

News Staff

Friday, November 3, 2023

On September 12, 2023, the Evangeline Parish Criminal Patrol Division conducted a traffic stop on the Lithcote Rd. in reference to a traffic violation. When speaking with the driver of the vehicle, Deputies were granted permission to search the vehicle.

Sheriff Charles Guillory is crowned King of the 2023 La. Swine Festival at the recent Queen’s Pageant held October 14. Abigail Fruge, 2022 Swine Fest Queen, is shown placing the crown. Madeline James-Battles, Swine Festival Association president is at left presenting the king’s commemorative plaque.

Swine Festival crowns sheriff as 2023 king

News Staff

Thursday, November 2, 2023

By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor A distinguished figure and lifelong resident of Evangeline Parish, Charles Ray Guillory, was crowned as the King of the 2023 Louisiana Swine Festival on Saturday, October 14.

EPSO Arrests

News Staff

Thursday, November 2, 2023

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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