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Above: The injuries of EPSO Deputy Holden LaFleur, who was involved in a routine traffic stop that turned deadly, can be seen. The injuries were a result of the suspect striking LaFleur during the traffic stop. (Photo courtesy of the Evangeline Parish District Attorney’s Office)
D.A. Briganc releases more information in regard to deputy involved shooting
On Friday, Evangeline Parish District Attorney Trent Brignac released more information regarding the deputy involved shooting that resulted in the death of DeJuan Guillory on July 6, 2017.
Injuries to the EPSO deputy involved in the shooting and killing of DeJuan Guillory are pictured above. The deputy received several stitches to close a laceration near his left temple. (Photo courtesy of the Evangeline Parish District Attorney’s Office)
Grand Jury returns No True Bill against officer involved in shooting
On Wednesday, an Evangeline Parish Grand Jury assembled to determine whether or not an Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Deputy would be indicted on criminal charges for an incident where the deputy shot
EPPJ discusses proposed 2018 budget and a proposed pay raise for its secretary-treasurer
At a special meeting Wednesday night, an abridged Evangeline Parish Police Jury discussed the proposed 2018 budget that includes a $12,000.00 pay raise at 20-percent for Secretary-Treasurer Donald
Suspect in burglary at local ATM turns self in to EPSO
Additional information was released from the Ville Platte Police Department regarding a theft that happened at a bank on Main Street.