Cops

Chief Thomas issues statement on deadly shooting

[Ville Platte, Louisiana] - It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that I, Chief Perry Thomas. on behalf of the vile Plate Police Department. extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Deputy city Marshal Barry Giglio, who tragically lost his life in the line of...

Mayor issues statement on shooting

Ville Platte Mayor Ryan Leday Williams has issued the following statement on Monday night’s deadly shooting.

LSP releases info on officer involved shooting

Ville Platte- On July 31, 2023, shortly after 8:30 P.M., the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office requested Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations to investigate an officer-involved shooting on the 100 block of W. Beauregard Street in the city of Ville Platte.

Investigation continues

A spokesman with the Louisiana State Police would not confirm any details regarding the officer involved shooting but did say the investigation continues. This is the last update from the scene. Again, more updates will be given as they become available.

Officers are reportedly shot in Ville Platte

According to reports from the scene, two officers have been shot in Ville Platte. The Ville Platte Gazette remains on the scene and will update the story as more details are learned.

Gazette is on scene of shooting

The Ville Platte Gazette is currently on the scene of a shooting in Ville Platte, near the intersection of Laran and Beauregard. More details will be shared as they become available.

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 for domestic abuse battery is reported in Chataignier

On July 12, 2023 officers with the Chataignier Police Department responded to a disturbance at 343 Martin Luther King Street upon arrival officers noticed that a female victim had been assaulted by her boyfriend and  upon further investigation a warrant was issued for the arrest of Philip Arvie of...

Thomas is charged with indecent behavior with a juvenile

On July 12, 2023, Deputies with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to the 1900 Blk. of James Ortego Rd. in reference to a report a possible sexual assault involving a juvenile.

Juvenile is located

JUVENILE HAS BEEN LOCATED AND IS SAFE!! THE EVANGELINE PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE WAS IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING A MISSING JUVENILE.