UPDATE TO THE VEHICLE THEFTS IN EVANGELINE PARISH JULY 2, 2019.

Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division is still actively investigating the vehicle thefts that occurred on Sunday, June 16, 2019 in the Reddell area of the Parish.

On Friday, June 28, 2019 Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office Investigations and Patrol Divisions teamed up with the Ville Platte City Marshals in apprehending two wanted individuals.

The following individual has been arrested and charged with Theft of a Motor Vehicle: Tron V. Jack Jr. (DOB 1-09-2002). Jack was booked into the Evangeline Parish Jail and later released into his guardian custody.

During the arrest of this individual we were also able to apprehend Malik Charles
(DOB 9-09-1999) who was also wanted.

Investigators are still receiving valuable information

Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office is still in search of a black male subject in photo identified as Jalen V. Thomas (DOB 8-01-2000) (Pictured: Black and white striped shirt). Last known to frequent the areas of Ville Platte and Eunice.

If anyone has any information please contact the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division by phone at 337-363-2161. All callers with information will remain anonymous