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Two Men Arrested on Drug, Gun Charges, Another Still at Large, After Mamou Raid

Two Men Arrested on Drug, Gun Charges, Another Still at Large, After Mamou Raid

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MAMOU, La. (KLFY) -- Two men have been arrested and a third suspect is still at large after a drug raid at their home in Mamou last week, authorities said. Dequincy Thibodeaux, 44, and Therin Thibodeaux, 19, are each charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession with intent to distribute synthetic marijuana, possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possess…See the Story

Mamou teen arrested after thousands of child exploitation images found

Mamou teen arrested after thousands of child exploitation images found

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Louisiana State Police have arrested an 18-year-old Mamou man following a child exploitation investigation that led to the discovery of thousands of disturbing images.James OReily was taken into custody on July 3 after troopers with multiple divisions including the Special Victims Unit, Criminal Intelligence Unit, and Technical Support Unit executed a search warrant at his residence.According to State Police, the investigation began in June 2025…See the Story

"We need closure": Ville Platte father still seeking answers one year after son's murder

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"We need closure": Ville Platte father still seeking answers one year after son's murder

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VILLE PLATTE, La. A Ville Platte father is searching for answers one year after his son was shot and killed just weeks after celebrating his 29th birthday.Andrew Nelson says his son, Andrew Thomas, was gunned down in the early morning hours of March 7th, 2024, at the intersection of Chataignier and Jackson Street.I miss my son especially on holidays and when he would call me in the morning and say, Hey daddy, I love you, Nelson said.According to…Read Article

Protesters Gather in Front of Evangeline Parish Prison, But Gathering Cut Short Due to Heat

A permit was granted to a group of people in Evangeline Parish for a protest in front of a detention center, it was cut short due to weather conditions. Continue reading…Evangeline Parish · Evangeline Parish See the Story

Fugitive runs off during Evangeline Parish traffic stop, still at large

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MAMOU, La. (KLFY) -- One man has been arrested and his passenger, a fugitive, is still at large after a June 21 traffic stop in Evangeline Parish, authorities said. Walton Pierre Fontenot Jr., 49, of Mamou, is charged with obstruction of justice, accessory after the fact. Ronald McGee, age and residence not provided, is wanted for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses. He is a…Mamou · Mamou Read Article

Family of 17-year-old killed in Ville Platte shooting seeks answers

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Can We Have County(r) on You?

Constance and Mamou went out on the Roads of the County to meet those who make the County and one thing is sure: we could County(r) on them!Mamou · Mamou Read Article

Ex-Evangeline Parish deputy indicted for child pornography

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LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – A former Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy has been indicted on child pornography charges. A grand jury in the Western District of Louisiana has returned an indictment charging Joshua Uhlman, 36, of Pine Prairie with two counts of production of child pornography and one count of receipt of child pornography, officials said. According to officials, indictment alleges that between about September 2024 and February 2…Evangeline Parish · Evangeline Parish See the Story

Mamou woman arrested in fatal hit-and-run that killed bicyclist

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Former EPSO deputy accused of child sex abuse now indicted for child pornography

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Freshman Powerlifter Liam Kincanon to Compete for USA

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VILLE PLATTE, La. (KLFY) -- Sacred Heart freshman powerlifter Liam Kincanon, 15, is set to represent the United States. Kincanon started weightlifting in the 6th grade and grew a passion for competition. "I'm very competitive in my nature, and so being able to showcase my strength on a platform with people seeing it and, you know, being able to prove that side of myself was something that I really enjoyed." Kincanon said. Kincanon has just compl…Vanuatu · Vanuatu See the Story