Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office

10/23/2026

Sheriff’s Update

10/23/2026

Media Release

Farmers in the Iota area are having issues with individuals (mostly teenagers) riding ATVs on private land without permission. Anyone riding on property not owned by family must obtain permission from the landowner. We will be picking up effort’s parish-wide and anyone caught doing this will be charged. We’re simply asking people not to ride on property without permission.

10/21/2026

10/20/2026

Congratulations to Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office Staff Sgt. Johnny Hancock for receiving the Deputy of the Quarter Award from the Crowley Rotary Club! He was nominated in recognition of his excellence and high ethical standards in serving the citizens of Acadia Parish.

10/20/2026

YOUR FUTURE. YOUR CAREER. YOUR PARISH.

Ready for a career that challenges you, rewards you, and gives you the opportunity to make a difference? The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for Patrol Deputies.

• **NEW** Competitive Salary
• FREE Medical, Dental & Life Insurance
• Vacation & Sick Leave
• A career with purpose and opportunities to grow

Whether you’re already POST-certified or looking to take the next step toward a career in law enforcement, we want to hear from you!

Be more than an employee. Be part of something bigger.

📞 Call HR at 337-788-8793
📧 Email [email protected]
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💻Visit APSO.org

10/16/2026

Burn Ban issued for Acadia Parish

10/02/2026

Recent Narcotics Arrests

"We’re proud of the work our deputies are doing to battle the illegal narcotics that are flowing through our parish. We see a lot of problems with youth and adults becoming addicted and leading to greater problems" stated Sheriff K.P. Gibson. Recent narcotics arrests made by APSO deputies include:

Ian Weekley, 44, of Crowley: Possession (Poss) of Methamphetamine, Taking Contraband to/from Penal Institution, Poss of Ma*****na

Jacquez Reed, 19, of Crowley: PWITD Fentanyl, Poss of Ma*****na

Jeremiah Handy, 22, of Crowley: Poss of Hydrocodone, PWITD Ma*****na, Transactions Involving Proceeds from CDS Activity

Joshua Matte, 42, of Estherwood: Poss or Distribution of Drug Paraphernalia, Prohibited Acts – Schedule II, Prohibited Acts – Schedule I, Illegal Carrying of Weapon in presence of Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS)

Kevin Cormier, 59, of Church Point: Manufacturing/Production of Ma*****na (Cultivation)

Jeannie Lipsey, 56, of Rayne: Poss of Xanax, Warrant

Candace Guidry, 59, of Rayne: Poss of Schedule II, Poss or Distribution of Drug Para

Iry Lejeune, 33, of Morse: Poss of Methamphetamine

Brod Primeaux, 68, of Iota: Poss of Morphine, Poss of Ma*****na, Poss or Distribution of Drug Para

Devin Landry, 32, of Church Point: Violation of Uniform CDS Law, 2 counts of Prohibited Acts – Schedule I, Illegal Carrying of Weapon in Presence of CDS, Transactions Involving Proceeds of CDS, 2 counts of Prohibited Acts – Schedule 2, Warrant

Treven Darby, 18, of Sunset: Poss of Ma*****na, Violation of Uniform CDS Law, Illegal Carrying of Weapon in Presence of CDS

Rakeem Yokum, 35, of Scott: Prohibited Acts – Schedule II

Victoria Wright, 38, of Crowley: Prohibited Acts – Schedule II

Melvin LeBlanc, II, 54, of Mermentau: Poss or Distribution of Drug Para, Violation of Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law, Poss of Methamphetamine

Rodney Lege, 51, of Morse: Poss of Methamphetamine, Poss of Suboxone

10/02/2026

Media Release

Deputies with the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office have arrested a Lafayette man on warrants for Child Sexual Abuse and Cyberstalking.

During the investigation, it was determined that the suspect in this case was sexually active with a 16-year-old and was videoing it. Over time, it was discovered that the suspect in this case was posting the video on a social media account.

Deputies have arrested Jasmon Jarrell Willis, Jr. 18 of Lafayette. He was booked on the charges of Child Sexual Abuse Materials and Cyberstalking. Willis was booked into the Acadia Parish Jail with a bond of $17,000. He has since bonded out of jail.

"We would like to encourage parents to talk with their children as we have experienced a growing number of cases involving minors in these types of cases" stated Sheriff KP Gibson.