Inmate escapes from city jail

Ville Platte Chief of Police A. Perry Thomas reported an inmate escaped from the city jail at 10:51 a.m. on Sunday, August 10. Braylon Johnson was initially arrested on July 29 for domestic abuse, aggravated battery, and child endangerment. He also had an active bench warrant for St. Landry Parish. Johnson is identified as a 25-year-old Black male, who is covered with tattoos on his face, neck, ...