ARREST BRIEFING

On July 12, 2023, Deputies with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office responded to the 1900 Blk. of James Ortego Rd. in reference to a report a possible sexual assault involving a juvenile.  During the investigation, it was discovered that the suspect (Terry Lee Thomas B/M DOB 05/19/1966 of Mamou) approached a 14-year-old female, and touched her inappropriately.  The suspect refused to cooperate with Law Enforcement.  On July 26, 2023, he was arrested and charged with Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile.   

As always, Sheriff Charles R. Guillory and the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office is 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. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.