Serving jail time for charity

To kick off this Saturday’s Relay For Life Event, the Cops For A Cure team (Ville Platte Police Department) held a Jail and Bail fundraiser for the Evangeline Parish Relay For Life. The team served fundraising warrants to multiple people in the parish and challenged them to fund raise for a cure. Those who turned themselves in have raised over $1,900 to date. “We appreciate the participation and support of all involved,” said Connie Lamke, event coordinator for Evangeline Parish Relay For Life. “The money we raise helps those affected by cancer in our parish. That’s why our support and efforts mean so much.”
The following participants turned themselves in for a great cause on Wednesday at Nick’s on Main. Chief Neal Lartigue and Captain Shawn Duplechain with the Ville Platte Police Department; Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office’s Captain Billy Wolff; Ward Four Fire District Chief Dennis Brown; Ward Five Fire District Chief Bobby Guilbeau; Joshua Etses with Pine Prairie Police; Shantel Estes with Probation and Parole; Marcus Aucoin, Evangeline Parish District Attorney’s Office investigator; Evangeline Parish Police Jury members Bryan Vidrine Rocky Rider District 1 and Donald Bergeron, secretary treasurer; Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court Randy Deshotel; Annette Johnson with Kolder, Champagne, Slaven & Company; Doug Ashy Manager Steven Buller; and T&J Ford Dealer Terryl Fontenot. Not pictured: Liz Hill Director of 911/OEP; Ward Three Constable Brent Zackery; Major Jeremy Mitchell with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office; Tax Assessor Dirk Deville; Louisiana Smoked Meat Festival member Renee Brown; Ville Platte Dodge; Paul’s Meat Market; Rick’s RV Sales; District Manager Kerri Courville, AT&T Authorized retailer; Operations Manager Chris Lamke with Miracle Ear of Louisiana.