STOLEN ATVs RECOVERED; 1 SUSPECT ARRESTED

Sheriff Eddie Soileau, of the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office has released the following:

On Wednesday, October 9, 2019 Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Deputy Sergeant Kalinsky Ardoin received a call from St Landry Parish Sheriff's Deputy Chase Godeaux in reference to the theft of a stolen ATV which was possibly stolen out of Evangeline Parish.

One man is facing charges in the theft of 2 All-Terrain Vehicles from the 3700 and 4400 blocks of Opelousas Road in Ville Platte.

Authorities say 21-year old Joshua Mott of Opelousas, LA, is being charged with 2 counts of Theft of a Motor Vehicle (ATV), 2 counts of Criminal Trespassing, and 1 count of Criminal Damage to Property. He is currently incarcerated at the St Landry Parish Jail for a previous outstanding warrant. 13th Judicial Judge Chuck West set a combined total amount of $85,000.00 for Mott's bond on the above listed criminal charges.

Both ATVs were recovered and safely returned to the rightful owners without further incident.

Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office would like to thank the St Landry Parish Sheriff's Office for their assistance with the recovery of the ATVs.

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