Sheriff Charles R. Guillory, of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office releases the following: 

  On the 2nd of December 2020 The Evangeline Parish Sheriff Department Criminal Patrol unit saw a black dodge pickup commit a traffic violation. K-9 deputy Willis stopped the truck on north Latour street. He made contact with the driver and sole occupant Charles Hebert. Mr. Hebert was advised of the reason for the stop. Deputy Willis then requested proof of insurance. Mr. Hebert went back to his truck and picked up a small wooden bat and starting striking a white pit bull puppy that was in the truck with the bat. Deputy Willis then removed Mr. Hebert from the truck and placed him in handcuffs. Deputies Crawford and Godeaux arrived on scene. Deputy Crawford performed a pat down on Mr. Hebert he noticed a container in his pocket. When asked what was in the pocket Mr. Hebert stated I do not know. Permission to remove the object was given. Once Deputy Crawford removed it, they found a pill bottle containing Methamphetamine. Mr. Hebert was then charged as follows. 

Charles N Hebert

150 Poppy drive

Ville Platte LA. 70586

W/M AGE 59

LA: RS: 40:967.C Possession of methamphetamine

LA: 14:1021.1 Cruelty to animals

LA: RS: 32:104. B Failure to signal

Bond is pending   

As always, Sheriff Charles R Guillory and the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office is always seeking information on criminal activity and urges the Public to contact their Investigation Department via phone at 337-363-2161 or through the agency's website at www.evangelineparishsheriff.org. Any person/s reporting information will remain anonymous.