The police chief in Grand Coteau has been arrested after authorities received a tip that Jeffery Guilbeau was involved in the use and distribution of illegal drugs. St Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz said they began surveillance and verified the information.
“We transported him to the sheriff’s office and interrogated him and he gave up everything he’d been doing,” said Guidroz.
Guilbeau is charged with distribution, theft, obstruction of justice, and malfeasance in office.
The investigation revealed the drugs involved in the case had been previously seized by police in Grand Coteau. Guidroz said it’s bad enough that the small community has drug dealers…
“They don’t have the manpower and resources to really fight it now. We have to go in and take the chief out because he’s doing it. So it is disheartening,” said Guidroz.
The investigation is ongoing and Guidroz said other individuals along with more charges could be filed in the case. As for who’s leading the Grand Coteau Police in the meantime…
“I think he’s decided already that he would resign, but he has his day in court. If he’s found guilty of course, the town will have to get the governor to appoint or they’ll appoint their assistant chief,” said Guidroz.
According to KATC-TV in Lafayette, last week Guilbeau turned in his resignation and the following day he withdrew it.
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