Ville Platte Mayor Caught In Database Drama

Ville Platte Mayor and Crew Entangled in Database Drama

VILLE PLATTE, La. (KPEL News) – In a plot twist straight out of a Southern crime thriller, Ville Platte's mayor, Ryan Williams, has been arrested alongside four other public officials. The Louisiana State Police dropped this bombshell following an investigation revealing that these officials allegedly accessed government databases to aid a criminal defendant. This all went down after the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office requested a deep dive into some shady dealings back in March 2026.

Inside the Investigation

The LSP's probe uncovered a web of misconduct involving five officials stretching across two parishes and four agencies. The officials are accused of pulling sensitive information from state databases and slipping it to a defendant in an ongoing case. "This kind of breach risks the integrity of active investigations and the safety of vulnerable parties," the LSP emphasized in their report.

The Notorious Five

Let's break down the key players: Mayor Ryan Williams and Darrien Guillory, a Ville Platte PD sergeant, both face malfeasance in office charges. Then we have Charles "Pat" Hall from the Mamou PD, Chasecca Basco, a 911 dispatch supervisor, and Opelousas officer Yolanda Lewis, all facing charges of trespassing against state computers, plus malfeasance in office. It’s a full house at Evangeline Parish Jail, except for Lewis, who’s cooling her heels in St. Landry Parish.

The Scandal's Fallout

The officials allegedly funneled sensitive case details, including information about alleged victims, to a defendant. Such actions can lead to intimidation and derail prosecutions. The involvement of high-ranking officials like a mayor and police chief suggests this scandal hit multiple levels.

LSP remains tight-lipped about the defendant and the ongoing criminal case, but they’ve made it clear: the investigation isn't over. They’re urging anyone with insight to reach out to their office.

What Lies Ahead?

The investigation rolls on with the potential for more charges and more names coming to light. The LSP encourages anyone with information to speak up—either by directly contacting the Breaux Bridge Field Office or submitting a tip online. Who knows what more could be uncovered? This Southern saga definitely has more chapters to come.