Suspect is arrested for contractor fraud

On June 3, 2022, and investigation was opened in reference to a case of contractor fraud. During the investigation it
was discovered that the suspect Chad Fritz of Breaux Bridge agreed to complete a construction job for the victim who
resides in Evangeline Parish. Once a contract was agreed upon, the suspect began the construction job but had never
completed nor honored the contract. The contract was signed in November of 2021.
After approximately four months, the suspect still had not completed his contractor job and had charged the victim
approximately 44,500.00 that have never been refunded. Through the investigation, Detectives were able to gather
enough evidence to obtain an arrest warrant for the suspect. He was later located in Lafayette and booked into the
Lafayette Parish Correctional Center. He was subsequently extradited to Evangeline Parish where he was booked into
the Parish Jail for Contractor Fraud. His bond was set at $50,000.00. As always, all suspects are innocent until proven
guilty in a court of law.

Chad Wilbert Fritz
W/M DOB 10/04/1983
500 Blk. of Clair Rd.
Breaux Bridge, La. 70517

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/s reporting information will remain anonymous.