- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Mamou Today
By the People, for the People
Mamou Police Chief, Ville Platte Officer Among Those Arrested
Three public officials from Evangeline Parish face charges including malfeasance in office.
Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:24pm
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
The arrests of high-ranking public officials in Evangeline Parish raise troubling questions about potential corruption within local government.Mamou TodayThe Mamou police chief, a Ville Platte police sergeant, and an Evangeline Parish 911 dispatcher have been arrested and booked on charges including malfeasance in office. The specific conduct underlying the charges has not been disclosed, and it is unclear if the three cases are connected or represent separate investigations.
Why it matters
The arrest of high-ranking public officials, including a police chief, raises concerns about potential abuse of power and corruption within local government and law enforcement agencies in Evangeline Parish.
The details
Mamou Police Chief Charles 'Pat' Hall, 53, was booked on charges of malfeasance in office and offenses against intellectual property. Chasessica Basco, 41, an Evangeline Parish 911 dispatcher, faces charges of malfeasance in office and offenses against computer equipment. Darrian Guillory, 33, a sergeant with the Ville Platte Police Department, was charged with a single count of malfeasance in office.
- The arrests occurred on April 7, 2026.
The players
Charles 'Pat' Hall
The 53-year-old Mamou police chief who was arrested on charges of malfeasance in office and offenses against intellectual property.
Chasessica Basco
A 41-year-old dispatch supervisor for Evangeline Parish 911 who was arrested on charges of malfeasance in office and offenses against computer equipment.
Darrian Guillory
A 33-year-old sergeant with the Ville Platte Police Department who was arrested on a single charge of malfeasance in office.
What’s next
The specific details of the charges and any potential connections between the three cases are still under investigation. The officials have been booked into the Evangeline Parish jail, and their bonds have been set.
The takeaway
The arrest of high-ranking public officials, including a police chief, raises serious concerns about potential abuse of power and corruption within local government and law enforcement agencies in Evangeline Parish. The investigation into the specific charges and any potential connections between the cases will be closely watched by the community.