MAMOU – The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office is actively pursuing a suspect in connection with an alleged theft of a motor vehicle in the Mamou area.
“On Sunday, August 18, 2019, the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office was called to the 1000 block of Shorty Lane in Mamou,” Sheriff Eddie Soileau said in a press release. “The owner of the residence returned home from being out of town to discover their red 2007 Honda Rancher 420 missing. The Rancher was said to have been missing since Friday, August 16, 2019. The Rancher was recovered by the end of that day, with assistance from Mamou Police Department and the public’s anonymous information. A warrant of arrest on Damien M. Williams, also known as ‘Pookie,’ has been issued for theft of a motor vehicle (ATV) and criminal trespassing.”
The press release continued as follows, “EPSO is seeking assistance from the public in locating Damien M. Williams, also known as ‘Pookie,’ date of birth December 10, 1998, 5’09, 150 lbs. He is said to frequent both Mamou and Ville Platte areas. If anyone has any information or comes into contact with Damien M. Williams, also known as ‘Pookie,’ is asked to contact the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division at 337-363-2161. All callers will remain anonymous.”
Williams also has active warrants for simple battery and resisting an officer.
June 2, 2026
