Police Juror arrested for aggravated assault

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On November 16, 2018, at approximately 5:45 a.m., officers with the Ville Platte Police Department responded to a report of trespassing and possible attempted burglary on Scenic Drive. It is reported that a male suspect approached two vehicles parked in the driveway of the homeowner. The suspect fled the scene in a white car occupied by other male suspects. The homeowner fired a shotgun towards the fleeing vehicle as it drove away and then followed the vehicle for a short time. The homeowner lost sight of the vehicle and met with officers at that point.
Officers and Detectives responded to the incident and their investigation led to one arrest. Bryan Kirk Vidrine, 39, of 415 Scenic Drive, was arrested for one count of aggravated assault and one count of illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrument. Vidrine was booked into the Ville Platte City Jail and transferred to the Evangeline Parish Jail on a $7,500.00 warrant.
Chief Lartigue reminds residents that you cannot protect property with great bodily harm or deadly force. To report suspicious or illegal activity immediately to the Ville Platte Police Department by calling 363-1313. Your call will remain anonymous.