Cops

EPSO correction deputy arrested for altercation

Staff Report On December 3, it was reported to Sheriff Charles Guillory that an inmate in the Evangeline Parish Jail was involved in an altercation with a corrections deputy. During the investigation, it was learned a disturbance took place in the jail involving multiple inmates.

EPSO Arrests

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. Arrested were the following persons: • Bonnie Leday, 62, Ville Platte, was arrested December 2, 2022, by the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office for battery of a dating partner.

EPSO Arrests

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. Arrested were the following persons: • Devontae Terez Alfred, 23, Eunice, was arrested November 30, 2022, by the Mamou Police Department for illegal possession of stolen firearms.

Crash in Soileau claims the life of a Basile resident

Staff Report Louisiana State Police Troop D reported a Basile resident has died in a two-vehicle crash near the community of Soileau in Allen Parish. According to Trooper Derek Senegal, troopers were called out to investigate the vehicle accident on La. Hwy 26 about two miles south of La.

Sheriff warns against holiday scams

Staff Report The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Charles Guillory are reminding the public to be vigilant and aware of on-going scams this holiday season.

EPSO Arrests

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

Deville’s conviction is affirmed; sentence is vacated

By: TONY MARKS Editor Zackery Shane Deville, who was convicted of attempted first degree murder in an incident involving former Turkey Creek Chief of Police Robert Leggett, will appear in the 13th Judicial District Court for resentencing, according to an opinion from the Third Circuit Court of...

EPSO Arrests

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following recent bookings into the parish jail. Arrested were the following persons: • Branashia Alfred, 19, Ville Platte, was arrested November 22, 2022, by the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office for simple battery.

Escaped inmate is captured

The escaped inmate was recaptured at 11:40pm on the 25th of November 2022 without incident and is back in jail.

Escaped inmate is wanted

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff Department is currently seeking the whereabouts of an escaped inmate. On the 25 of November 2022 an Correction Deputy was returning to the jail with a inmate, when the inmate took off running and escaped.