Cops

Recent arrests are reported

On May 20, 2023, Deputies were dispatched to the 1500 Blk. of Cousins Rd. in reference to a damaged vehicle. Upon arrival, it was learned that the suspect (Jullian Alfred W/F DOB 11/29/2000 of Ville Platte) keyed the victim’s vehicle. The total cost of the damages was valued at approximately $4,454.

Chief Thomas confirms shooting

Ville Platte Police Chief Al Perry Thomas confirmed a shooting took place inside the city on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 11. The shooting took place near the intersection of N. Chataignier Street and E. LaSalle Street. According to the chief, nobody was injured.

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.

Narcotics are recovered in Ville Platte

Sheriff Charles R. Guillory, of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office releases the following: On July 6,2023 the Evangeline Parish Sheriff Departments Narcotics Unit, conducted a traffic stop on Tate Cove and East Jefferson. Agents made contact with occupants and smelled the odor of Marijuana.

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.

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 reports drug arrests

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff Departments Narcotic Unit along with the Allen Parish Sheriff Departments Swat unit, conducted a search warrant on June 27,2023. Agents entered a residence located on Reverend E D Alfred Street in Ville Platte.

SATURATED DWI PATROL

Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office will be conducting a Saturated DWI Patrol on July 1, 2023, July 7, 2023, and July 8, 2023, between 8:00 PM and 4:00 AM each day. The statistics show driving under the influence of alcohol is the leading cause of traffic fatalities.