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EPSO searches for suspect

By: TONY MARKS Editor Evangeline Parish Sheriff Charles Guillory has announced his office is searching for a suspect in connection with several charges.

Testimony ends in Balfa hearing

By: TONY MARKS Editor Testimony in a three-day evidentiary hearing in connection with John Brady Balfa ended on Wednesday, April 1. Balfa was convicted in connection with the 1983 abduction and murder of Aubrey LaHaye. On Wednesday, Fr.

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.

Five Public Officials Arrested in Evangeline Parish Investigation

Evangeline Parish - In March of 2026, the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) requested the Louisiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division (LSP-CID) to investigate allegations of malfeasance involving multiple public officials, related to the access and dissemination of protected...

Mayor Williams, Chief Hall, and others are arrested

Ville Platte Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams was arrested by Louisiana State Police on Tuesday, April 7, on charges of malfeasance in office. His bond was set at $500.

EPSO searches for suspect

Hello Everyone, This is Sheriff Charles R. Guillory for the Evangeline Parish Crimestoppers. Law Enforcement relies on the public to help solve crimes. Many times the community will give tips leading to an arrest .

Juveniles enter plea and are charged in separate cases

By: TONY MARKS Editor In two separate cases, a juvenile entered a not guilty plea and another juvenile was charged with second degree murder.

Interstate chase leads to arrest

By: TONY MARKS Editor A high speed chase on Interstate 49 led to the arrest of a suspect who was wanted for outstanding warrants from East Baton Rouge Parish.

Two killed in crash

Eunice – On March 2, 2026, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Louisiana Highway 13 near Mariaun Road in Evangeline Parish.

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.