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St. Landry Parish – On March 28, 2025, the Louisiana State Police Insurance Fraud/Auto Theft Unit (LSP-IFAT) Breaux Bridge Field Office, in collaboration with the Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV), initiated an investigation into allegations of fraudulent paperwork being processed across multiple offices.  

The investigation began after supervisors at the Breaux Bridge OMV office reported a rise in suspicious activity. In response, investigators from LSP-IFAT and OMV collaborated to gather evidence and identify patterns of fraud. Through detailed analysis, investigators uncovered numerous fraudulent documents, including fake proofs of insurance, bills of sale, and vehicle titles.  As a result, five individuals were arrested: 

Processed at Lafayette Parish Correctional Center: 

Processed at St. Landry Parish Jail: 

This investigation remains ongoing. 

The Louisiana State Police emphasize the importance of community involvement in reporting suspicious activities. Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to visit our secure online reporting system at https://speed-online.dps.la.gov/SuspiciousActivity/SAR or by calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007. You can also contact the Insurance Fraud and Auto Theft Unit at (337) 332-8080 or via email at LSP.Insurance.Fraud.Unit@la.gov. 

Contact Information:   
Trooper First Class Peggy Bourque 
Louisiana State Police  
Public Affairs Section – Troop I   
Office: (337) 262 - 5880   
Peggy.Bourque@la.gov