Basile Police

Former Basile Police officer indicted

An Evangeline Parish grand jury indicted former Basile Police Officer Nicholas P. Richardson on one count of malfeasance in office (performance of duty in unlawful manner) on Sept. 27.

Former Basile officer arraigned; charges include assault in May

Former Basile Police 0fficer and part-time Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Nicholas Richardson appeared before Judge Chuck West on Aug. 24 for his arraignment after being arrested in May for felony aggravated assault with a firearm, simple battery, and malfeasance in office.