PPPD arrest man for simple burglary and theft

A Pine Prairie man wanted on a probation warrant for the Eunice City Marshall’s Office was arrested recently by the Pine Prairie Police Department for simple burglary and theft.
In the release from the PPPD, it states, “On March 14, 2019, Pine Prairie Police received a report of a break-in and theft from Second Chance Flea Market on Railroad Street.”
After investigating the incident, 36-year-old Stacy P. Fontenot, of 985 9th Street, Pine Prairie, became a suspect in the matter.
The release stated, “Upon further investigation, one of the stolen items, a hand held jigsaw, was recovered and Fontenot was arrested for the burglary and theft.”
As police continued their investigation, they learned “Fontenot had an outstanding warrant for Eunice City Marshall’s Office.”
Fontenot was arrested and booked into the Evangeline Parish Jail, and is being held on a $40,000 bond set by 13th Judicial District Judge Gary Ortego.
Pine Prairie Police say this investigation is ongoing due to the fact that “other items are still missing.”