On January 23, 2021, at approximately with Ville Platte Police Department was dispatched to the 500 block of Southeast Railroad in reference to Theft.
Upon arrival, it was learned that the suspect met with two female individuals to purchase a gun from them and while meeting with them he pulled out a silver revolver and pointed it at them. He took the gun that was for sale and he warned them not to follow him as he left the area.
The victim stated that the suspect pointed the gun at them a second time as he was leaving and then fired a shot into the air.
A warrant was issued and an arrest was made on Noel Javahn Fontenot, 26, of 213 West Cotton Street for
armed robbery and illegal discharging of fire arm. Fontenot was transferred to the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office jail on a $62,500.00 bond.