Cops

Ben is charged in death of toddler

On April 20, officers with the Ville Platte Police Department responded to 724 N Thompson Street in reference to a female sustaining a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, additional information was obtained, and the three-year-old female victim was located.

Fontenot is charged

On February 11, 2023, Detectives with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to the intersection of LA 95 and Jake Ln. in reference to a drive by shooting that took place at that location.

Doucet is charged with attempted second degree murder

By: TONY MARKS Editor Travenski Doucet was booked into the Evangeline Parish Jail on one count of attempted second degree murder.

Chief Thomas reflects on first 100 days in office

By: TONY MARKS Editor Ville Platte Chief of Police Al Perry Thomas celebrated his 100th day in office on Monday, April 10. Chief Thomas acknowledged his department has fallen short of his initial goals that he expected.

EPSO Arrests

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail.

EPSO reports methamphetamine arrests

Sheriff Charles R. Guillory, of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office releases the following: On the 17 th of April 2023 the Evangeline Parish Sheriff Departments Patrol Unit conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Hwy 167 at Onyx Road for a traffic violation.

EPSO Arrest Briefings

On March 16, 2023, Deputies with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office responded to 1071 Chataigner Rd. (Dollar General) in reference to a theft.

EPSO APPROVED FOR LITTER ABATEMENT GRANT

A Litter Abatement Grant has been approved through the Lieutenant Governor's Office, Billy Nungesser, for the EPSO. The Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office will begin conducting a Litter Abatement Program along the roadways withing the Parish.

Lafleur is sentenced for possession of child pornography

LAFAYETTE - United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced the resolution of a case in the Lafayette Division of the Western District of Louisiana.

Battered victim dies

Staff Report An 85-year-old victim has passed away after being beaten by her granddaughter, identified as 20-year-old Cecelia Lee.