Suspects are arrested for theft of catalytic converters

On January 14, 2022, Deputies with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 1000 Block of Black
Lake Rd. in reference to a report of catalytic converter thefts. During the investigation, two suspects were identified as a
Brock Fontenot out of Turkey Creek and Billy Joe Byrd out of Ville Platte. One of the suspects admitted to the thefts and
were later placed under arrest and booked into the Evangeline Parish Jail for theft and felony criminal damage to
property. Both suspects are being help with a $27,500.00

Billy Joe Byrd W/M
DOB 07/20/1977
1216 Pine Hill Rd. Ville Platte, La.

Brock Fontenot W/M
DOB 08-10-1990
1029 Pine St. Turkey Creek, La.

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.