04/19/2022
“Further investigation revealed that (the suspect) was in the process of stealing crawfish and had filled three sacks,” the sheriff’s office said.
The man was arrested and booked into the St. James Parish Jail, according to the sheriff’s office.
The man was charged with theft of livestock, criminal trespassing, taking fish without a commercial license, and commercial gear license required, according to the release. He is being held on a $25,000 bond.
Theft of livestock can lead to a 10-year prison sentence and up to $5,000 in fines under Louisiana law, according to the release.
Vacherie is about 52 miles northwest of New Orleans.
Deputies said the man had already filled up three sacks of crawfish when he was found.