On January 20, 2023, Investigators with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office opened an investigation in reference to narcotics and contraband being taken into the Evangeline Parish Jail.  During the investigation, it was learned that inmate Ricky Fontenot of Pine Prairie W/M DOB 12/13/1991, inmate Chandler Matte of Ville Platte W/M DOB 12/09/1992, and inmate Chase Gordy of Clearwater W/M DOB 2/24/1987 were responsible.  After obtaining information this was occurring, the Detectives interviewed the above suspects. They admitted to receiving packages with illegal narcotics, and other contraband materials and were entering them into the jail. 

The items were left by unknown subjects who would drop them off in random places outside of the courthouse. The contrabrand was placed in outside trash cans and in the bushes.  Ricky Fontenot and Chandler Matte were both charged with criminal conspiracy, possession and distribution of Sch I narcotics, possession and distribution of Sch II, and entering contraband into a correctional facility. Chase Gordy was charged with possession of Sch II and possession of contraband in a correctional facility. The investigation is still on going.

ALL SUSPECTS ARE 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 reporting information will remain anonymous.