Rayne City Marshal's Office

🚧 Big things coming to LA Hwy 1096! 🚧

Rayne City Marshal and Governor Jeff Landry, along with other local community leaders, were on hand today for the groundbreaking of the LA Hwy 1096 rehabilitation project right here in Acadia Parish.

If you’ve driven this road lately, you already know it’s been needing some attention. With all the potholes and rough spots, this is a much-needed fix for our community.

We also want to recognize our local leadership—this project came after a request from Acadia Parish Police Jury President Beau Petitjean, who worked to bring this much-needed improvement to our area.

We’re thankful to see the State stepping in and working alongside local leaders to make travel safer for everyone who uses Soldier Road and N. Riceland every day.

It’s always good to see folks coming together to take care of home. 💛

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We checked. The warrant is still active.

So now we’re checking with you. 👀

🔍 WANTED FOR OUTSTANDING WARRANT(S)
NAME: Michael Hunt, Age 40
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: Lillian G. Pierce, Rayne, LA
DESCRIPTION: W/M

If you’ve seen this individual out and about — maybe confident, maybe comfortable, maybe thinking we forgot — we didn’t.

📞 (337) 334-9677, option 4
💬 Or send us a private message.

Let’s make Monday productive.

Help us keep Rayne safe and accountable — share this post 🔄

⚖️ WARRANT DISCLAIMER:
All warrants shown must be verified through Rayne City Court prior to making an arrest.
All photographs posted are not booking photos.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

❄️ WINTER WEATHER CLOSURE & SAFETY REMINDERS ❄️

Due to the expected winter weather, the Rayne City Marshal’s Office and Rayne City Court will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Normal business hours are expected to resume on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. If the closure is extended for any reason, this post will be updated.

Now, while we’re all staying warm, a few reminders from your friends at the Marshal’s Office:

👉If someone gets on your nerves these next few days or your patience feels a little thin, do the right thing: Put on a jacket, sip some hot chocolate, and mind ya business.

🔥 Space heaters: Keep them at least 3 feet away from anything that might turn into a bonfire.

🚗 Vehicles: Warm them up outside — carbon monoxide is deadly.

👣 Walkways & steps: Watch for slick spots and take your time to avoid falls.

🚰 Water lines: Some residents may choose to turn off water at the meter and drain pipes from the lowest exterior point of the home as a precaution during freezing temperatures. Opening cabinets under sinks can also help warm air circulate.

🧣 Exposed pipes: Adding insulation may help reduce the risk of freezing or damage.

🔎 After temperatures rise: It’s a good idea to check for leaks, as freezing and thawing can sometimes cause shifts in plumbing.

🛠️ Water shut-off: Knowing where your shut-off valve is located can be helpful in case of an unexpected issue.

Please use your best judgment based on your home and conditions. Stay warm, stay safe, and look out for one another.

“The time is always right to do what is right.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Our office along with Rayne City Court will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. day.

Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and reflect on his message of justice, equality, and service. As we serve the people of our community each day, we remain committed to treating everyone with fairness, respect, and integrity.

Cheers to 2026!🥂
Here’s to a year filled with good decisions, good company, fewer potholes, and resolutions that last longer than our Christmas leftovers. 😉

The Rayne City Marshal’s Office and Rayne City Court will be closed today, Wednesday, December 31 through Friday, January 2, 2026.

As we close out 2025, we want to thank our Rayne community for your support, laughter, and kindness all year long.

We’re proud to serve such a strong and caring city — one where neighbors still wave, good food never runs out, and folks still show up for one another. 💛

Stay safe tonight — designate a driver, look out for your friends, and start the year off right.

✨ Happy New Year — we’ll see you in 2026!

The holiday season is always a special time in Rayne, and this year was no different. It was a busy few weeks filled with opportunities to serve, give back, and help spread a little extra joy throughout our community.

This season, the Marshal’s Office, along with the generosity of Wright Decor, was thankful to donate two Christmas trees to Rayne families who otherwise may not have had one. Small acts of kindness can mean so much, especially during the holidays, and we were grateful to be part of that moment for these families. 🎄

We also had the privilege of escorting the Rayne Volunteer Fire Department as Santa visited our local daycares and elementary schools. Seeing the excitement and smiles on our children’s faces was a reminder of how important community connection truly is. 🚒🎅

The Marshal was also honored to take part in the Rayne Christmas Parade, celebrating the season alongside friends, neighbors, and families who make this town such a special place to call home.

The holidays are about togetherness, compassion, and looking out for one another. Thank you to everyone who helped make this season brighter, and thank you to the Rayne community for allowing us to serve you. ❤️

🎄✨ Question of the Week ✨🎄

If Santa handed out citations instead of presents… what’s one holiday offense you’d probably get written up for? 😅

Marshal Ancelet admits his might be lying to Santa — and says he’d have some explaining to do.

Now it’s your turn 👇
As we all await Santa’s arrival tonight, drop your answer in the comments and let’s have some holiday fun! 🎅🚓

The Rayne City Marshal’s Office and Rayne City Court will be closed today through Friday to allow our employees to spend time with their family and friends.

We wish everyone a Christmas season filled with peace, laughter, and good company — with just the right amount of holiday chaos.

Because every good holiday needs a few ground rules 👇

🚗 Drive like you’ve got a sleigh full of presents and Grandma’s gumbo in the back — have you seen those Louisiana potholes? You’ll lose more than the gumbo!
🎁 If your “holiday cheer” comes in a glass, make sure your ride home is powered by someone on hot cocoa duty. ☕
🔥 Watch those lights and candles — we’d like your tree to sparkle, not spark.
🗣️ And if the family debates start heating up, just pass the dessert and change the subject — it works every time. 😉

May your lights be bright, your eggnog be right, and your hearts be full this Christmas. 🎄

We’ll be back in the office on Monday, December 29, 2025 — probably a little heavier, a lot merrier, but always ready to serve. ❤️💚

We will be conducting annual fire hydrant inspections and testing tomorrow, Saturday, December 20th beginning at 8am throughout the Mire community.

Please use caution when approaching and passing when these tests are in progress.