VP officer says he has not worked since speaking at meeting

By: TONY MARKS Editor Officer Jamshad Fayyaz, with the Ville Platte Police Department, claims he has not worked since speaking out against Chief of Police Al Perry Thomas during the Tuesday, January 14, city council meeting. Fayyaz, who is also the Chief of Police in Simmesport, further alleges his not working since then is in retaliation for making his remarks during the meeting. “Since t...