Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office Captures Wanted Fugitive

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

On the morning of Wednesday October 23, 2019, Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office received an anonymous tip in reference to the whereabouts of Damien Williams.

Investigations Division and Patrol Division teamed up and immediately responded to the call.  Captain Dwayne Ledoux (Chief of Patrol) discovered a male subject fitting the description given by the anonymous caller of Damien Williams on a blue bike near the intersection of Reed and Wilson Street in Ville Platte. Williams was wanted by the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office for several Outstanding Warrants After a positive identification was made Investigators and the wanted subject ensued in a foot pursuit.

Shortly after, Williams was located beneath an abandoned storage shed. He was ordered by Investigators on scene to exit from beneath the shed in which he complied after several verbal commands. Williams was peacefully detained and taken into custody. He was transported to the Evangeline Parish Jail where he was charged with Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Trespassing, Simple Battery and Resisting an Officer.  

Williams was also wanted by Louisiana State Probation and Parole Ville Platte District along with the Mamou Police Department for pending charges. Williams total bond amount is set at $285,000.00.

Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office would like to thank the anonymous caller for their assistance. 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.

CAPTURED

Damien Williams