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Possession of meth leads to federal sentence

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

LAFAYETTE – Eric Martin, 36, of Ethel, was sentenced for possession of methamphetamine announced United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown. United States District Judge Robert R. Summerhays sentenced Martin to 274 months (22 years, 10 months) in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release.

EPSO Arrests

News Staff

Thursday, September 21, 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, September 18, 2023

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

Local Headline

Citation is issued after ATV fire in Ward 5

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor An alleged trespasser was issued a citation after over three acres of woodland burned on Cemetery Road near Red Roberts in Ward 5 on Sunday, September 10, at approximately 11:24 a.m.

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LSP investigates after videos surface

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

By: TONY MARKS Editor Louisiana State Police has launched an investigation into the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office after multiple videos surfaced online of deputies abusing inmates. According to reports, inmates can be seen as they are slapped, slammed on a desk, choked, and maced.

EPSO Arrests

News Staff

Thursday, September 14, 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

Arrest is made in death of missing VP teen

News Staff

Friday, September 8, 2023

Ville Platte Chief of Police Al Perry Thomas reported detectives from his department began an active homicide investigation on August 29, 2023.

Hallam

Attempting to locate

News Staff

Thursday, September 7, 2023

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff Department is attempting to locate 74-year-old Stephen Paul Hallam of Ville Platte. He is described as a WHITE Male 6foot 1inch Blue Eyes grey hair. He was last seen approximately two weeks ago. If you have seen are know of Mr.

EPSO Arrests

News Staff

Thursday, September 7, 2023

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

Tracey Jagneaux, Ville Platte city councilman from District C, addresses members of the community during a special meeting held at the Ville Platte Civic Center on Wednesday, August 30. (Gazette photo by Nancy Duplechain)

Community comes together to find ways to combat crime

News Staff

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

By: NANCY DUPLECHAIN Staff Reporter The Ville Platte Civic Center was packed with concerned residents, community leaders, attorneys, and clergy on the evening of Wednesday, August 30.

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