On May 18, 2025, Patrol Deputies responded to a residence in the Echo, LA community in reference to a reported home invasion. Upon arrival, deputies were unable to locate the suspect, later identified as Evan Guillory. Deputies took the initial report and Sheriff’s Detectives were assigned the case for follow-up investigation.
During the investigation, interviews were conducted with multiple witnesses who stated on the evening of May 18, Guillory allegedly arrived unannounced at the residence where a verbal altercation occurred. According to statements provided, things escalated when Guillory allegedly forced entry into the home after being denied access and a physical struggle ensued between Guillory and one of the victims. The altercation continued outside the residence, during which Guillory fled the scene.
According to the victim(s), multiple threats were allegedly made by Guillory during the incident, including threats directed at the other occupants of the residence.
As a result of the investigation, Sheriff’s Detectives were able to obtain arrest warrants for Evan Guillory for Home Invasion, Interfering with Emergency Communication, and Domestic Abuse Battery with Child Present.
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With the assistance of the Bunkie Police Department, Guillory was arrested on June 16, 2025 and was extradited back to Rapides Parish. Guillory remains in jail at the time of this release, being held on a $75,000 bond.
“The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office remains committed to the safety of our community and will pursue all leads to bring those responsible for violent offenses, especially those involving domestic violence or children, to justice” said Sheriff Mark Wood.
Arrestee: Evan Michael Guillory, 29
Address: 90 Guillory Lane, Echo, LA
Charges: Home Invasion, Interfering with Emergency Communication, Domestic Abuse Battery with Child Present
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