On October 31, 2023, Detectives with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office recovered a 9mm automatic handgun which was stolen out of Abbeville. During the investigation, it was found that a male subject, identified as (Keon Lebleu B/M DOB 02/18/02 of Mamou) was in possession of the firearm before it was recovered. A felony warrant for Mr. Lebleu's arrest was issued.

On November 7, 2023 Mr. Lebleu was arrested on this warrant for violating R.S. 14:69.1 (Possession of a stolen firearm). Mr. Lebleu's bond was set at $35,000.

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 reporting information will remain anonymous. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.