On December 3, 2022, the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office received a complaint of multiple thefts that have been occurring from the exterior to a residence located at the 1000 Blk. of Black Lake Rd. within the unincorporated area of St. Landry.  During the investigations it was learned through witnesses that the suspect Damian Jeamard Franks W/M DOB 12/30/1983 out of St/. Landry La. took tools, fishing gear, and other miscellaneous items.  The approximate value of the stolen items is valued at over $8000.00.  The suspect was later booked into the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office Jail for Felony Theft and Criminal Trespassing.  This investigation is still pending and more arrested are anticipated.      

ALL SUSPECTS ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY

As always, Sheriff Charles R. Guillory and the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office is always seeking information on criminal activity and urges the Public to contact their Investigation Department via phone at 337-363-2161 or through the agency's website at www.evangelineparishsheriff.org.  Any person/s reporting information will remain anonymous.