Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office

11/12/2026

NARCOTIC ARREST: CHELSEA LEA DESHOTELS
On 10/27/2026 at approximately, the Evangeline Parish Criminal Patrol Units were patrolling the city of Mamou, when agents observed a truck negotiate a right turn onto Sixth Street and failed to utilized a turning signal. Agent made contact with the driver, 32-year-old white male identified as Seth Fontenot and the passenger, a 36-year-old white female identified as Chelsea Lea Deshotels.

Throughout the course of the investigation agents seized and took the following actions:

- 1- TCL Smartphone

- Methamphetamine.

Seth Fontenot was issued traffic summons for Driving Under Suspension and Failure to Signal.

Chelsea Lea Deshotels was arrested for:

La. RS Code 40:967C Possession of Schedule II CDS (Methamphetamines). Chelsea Lea Deshotels also maintained outstanding warrants for St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office.

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office and Sheriff Charles R. Guillory continue to encourage community members to share any information regarding local criminal activity. If you have tips to report, please contact the Investigation Department directly by calling 337-363-2161 or by visiting the agency's website at www.evangelineparishsheriff.org. All individuals submitting information will remain completely anonymous. Please remember that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

11/10/2026

11/10/2026

2026 TAX YEAR DELINQUENT FEES
Important Delinquent Tax Collection & Auction Fee Schedule

11/06/2026

Crime Tip Leads to Major Ma*****na Grow Operation Bust in Mamou
On October 10, 2026, Narcotic Agents with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office received a tip of a location, of a greenhouse containing a large amount of Ma*****na. Through investigations and surveillance, agents were able to secure a Narcotic Search Warrant. On November 2, 20256 Narcotic Agents executed the search warrant at 1058 Vasseur Lane, Mamou La, 70554. The subject was a 42-year-old white male identified as Jimmy Lynn Wilson, who was the sole resident of the camper and land at 1058 Vasseur Lane. During the ex*****on of the narcotic search warrant the home owner was not present however agents search the residence "camper" and three green houses located behind the camper.

Throughout the course of the investigation agents seized and took the following actions:

132 Ma*****na Plants

971 Grams of Ma*****na

1- Re*****on Model 700 .270 - serial number E6414823

1-Savage Model 19 .22 Long R***e - serial number 46840

45 Capsules of Kratom

Jimmy Lynn Wilson was arrested and charged with:

(1) One Count of La. RS Code 40:966Possesson with Intent to Distribute Ma*****na (Felony)

(2) 132 Counts of La. RS Code 40:966 Cultivation, production, distribution or possession with Intent to Distribute Ma*****na (Felony)

(3) 2 Counts of La. RS Code 14:95E Possession of a Fi***rm in the Presence of a Control Dangerous Substance.

Street value of the Ma*****na plants is approximately $132,000.00 / Street value of 971 Grams of Ma*****na approximately $1,9200.00 / Street Value for Kratom $50.00

JIMMY LYNN WILSON

DOB: 07/28/1984

MAMOU, LA

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office and Sheriff Charles R. Guillory continue to encourage community members to share any information regarding local criminal activity. If you have tips to report, please contact the Investigation Department directly by calling 337-363-2161 or by visiting the agency's website at www.evangelineparishsheriff.org. All individuals submitting information will remain completely anonymous. Please remember that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

11/02/2026

Narcotic Agents executed a Narcotic Search Warrant
After a brief investigation, on October 14, 2026, Narcotic Agents executed a Narcotic Search Warrant, with the assistance of Patrol Deputies at the residence of 325 Rue De Aimee Ville Platte, LA.

Throughout the course of the investigation agents seized and took the following actions:

Methamphetamines

Hydrocodone

Synthetic Ma*****na

Pregabalin

Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate

Brandon Mitchell Deshotels a 32-year-old white male was arrested and charged with: La. RS Code 40:967A Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS Methamphetamines, La RS Code 40:967C Possession of a Schedule II CDS Hydrocodone, La. RS Code 40:970A Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule V Pregabalin, La. RS Code 40:966C Possession of Schedule I Synthetic Ma*****na.

DOB: 05/17/1994

VILLE PLATTE, LA

Joshua Paul Deshotels a 55-year-old white male was arrested and charged with: La. RS Code 40:967A Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS Methamphetamines, La RS Code 40:967C Possession of a Schedule II CDS Hydrocodone, La. RS Code 40:970A Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule V Pregabalin, La. RS Code 40:966C Possession of Schedule I Synthetic Ma*****na.

DOB 09/02/1971

VILLE PLATTE, LA

Alaina Mary Fontenot a 28-year-old white female was arrested and charged with: La. RS Code 40:967A Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS Methamphetamines, La RS Code 40:967C Possession of a Schedule II CDS Hydrocodone, La. RS Code 40:970A Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule V Pregabalin, La. RS Code 40:966C Possession of Schedule I Synthetic Ma*****na, La RS Code 40:967C Possession of Schedule II CDS Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate

DOB 3/27/1998

OPELOUSAS, LA

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office and Sheriff Charles R. Guillory continue to encourage community members to share any information regarding local criminal activity. If you have tips to report, please contact the Investigation Department directly by calling 337-363-2161 or by visiting the agency's website at www.evangelineparishsheriff.org. All individuals submitting information will remain completely anonymous. Please remember that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

10/29/2026

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10/29/2026

On October 14th, 2026, Evangeline Parishes Criminal Patrol Unit while conducting criminal patrol on the Miller's Lake Road received a tip in reference to the attempted sell of illegal narcotics. Criminal Patrol observed a white male fitting the description of the person attempting to sell illegal narcotics.

Contact was made with a 47-year-old white male who was identified as Louis Anthony Soileau.

Throughout the course of the investigation agents seized and took the following actions:

Methamphetamine

Louis Anthony Soileau was arrested and charged with La. RS Code 40:967A Possession of Schedule two Narcotics with intent to the distribute.

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office and Sheriff Charles R. Guillory continue to encourage community members to share any information regarding local criminal activity. If you have tips to report, please contact the Investigation Department directly by calling 337-363-2161 or by visiting the agency's website at www.evangelineparishsheriff.org. All individuals submitting information will remain completely anonymous. Please remember that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

10/28/2026

CRIMINAL PATROL UNIT MAKES NARCOTICS ARREST INBASILE AREA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 28, 2026

Sheriff Charles R. Guillory announces that on September 28, 2026, agents with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office Criminal Patrol Unit made a narcotics arrest while conducting proactive criminal patrol operations in the Basile area. Agents observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation by failing to utilize turn signals. A traffic stop was initiated and contact was made with the driver, identified as Clayton Fontenot, a 48-year-old white male. During the investigation, agents located and seized methamphetamines, a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance.

Traffic Citations Issued: No Driver's License on Person; Driving Under Suspension; Failure to Signal

Criminal Charge: Louisiana R.S. 40:967(C) - Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance (Methamphetamine)

"The proactive work of our Criminal Patrol Unit continues to help keep illegal narcotics out of our communities." - Sheriff Charles R. Guillory

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

CLAYTON FONTENOT

07/04/1978

EUNICE, LA