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EPSO Arrests

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

Shooting at apartment complex is under investigation

On November 14, 2921 at approximately 7:00 pm, Officers and Investigators with the Ville Platte Police Department responded to a report of a shooting in the area of an apartment complex near North

The Tepetate Marine

From the Halls of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli, we fight our country’s battles in the air on land and sea; first to fight for right and freedom and to keep our honor clean; we are proud to c

Noise complaints in Mamou are heard

During the November 10, meeting of the Mamou Town Council, Rusty Hackney and his wife, Katrina, owners of the Coulee Tavern on Sixth Street, addressed the noise complaints received from residents n

At the Library

The Evangeline Parish Library Board of Control has called a special meeting for Monday, Nov. 15, at 10:30 a.m.

Audit reveals findings in sheriff’s office

Following a recent audit of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office, nine findings were revealed with two of them being repeated from previous years.

VP council introduces 911/OEP resolution

At their November 9 meeting, the Ville Platte City Council introduced a resolution concerning Sheriff Charles Guillory’s plan to take over 911 services for the parish.