Cops

LSP investigates after videos surface

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

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

Arrest is made in death of missing VP teen

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

Attempting to locate

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.

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.

Community comes together to find ways to combat crime

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.

Pursuit follows shooting in East Side Subdivision

By: TONY MARKS Editor Shots rang out at a residence located in the East Side Subdivision, outside of Ville Platte, on the afternoon of Thursday, August 31. Sheriff Charles Guillory reported nobody was injured. After the shooting, the suspect fled the scene on a motorcycle.

Body is found of missing VP teenager

The body of VonShonskee “Shonskee” Charles, an 18-year-old from Ville Platte, was found on Colt Avenue on Tuesday, August 29. Charles was reported missing on Monday, August 21. According to reports, he was last seen on foot. The investigation continues as to the cause of death.

Mamou police assists in seizing devices

The Mamou Police Department, on July 6, was contacted by an investigator with the DuPage County AG office, of Illinois, to assist in an investigation of a Mamou resident who was suspected of interrupting multiple open court proceedings, which were being conducted over Zoom, with pornographic images...

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.