News & Updates

For this week's deputy spotlight, please help us thank Deputy Caleb LeBlanc.

The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate Deputy Jacob LeBouef on his graduation from the 179th class of the Acadiana Law Enforcement Training Academy (ALETA). Deputy LeBouef was joined in celebrating this accomplishment by Sheriff Eddie Langlinais , Enforcement Division Captain Glenn Landry, and Lieutenant Marcus Hebert. Deputy LeBouef served as the class chaplain and led both the invocation and the closing prayer at today's graduation. His leadership and commitment to faith were evident as he helped guide his classmates through this important milestone. In closing, Deputy LeBouef offered a prayer that we proudly share for all law enforcement officers: "Lord, We ask for your protection as we take this next step in our careers as law enforcement officers. Guide us through the many trials that we will face as we encounter the evil and heartbreak that will undoubtedly be a major part of this profession. Also, let us never fail to see the good in the people that we encounter on a daily basis. The poor and sick that are seeking a little relief, the elderly that are lonely and may just want someone to talk to, and the child who is growing up in a broken home and needs someone positive to look up to. Help us to see You in every person that we encounter and to never forget our duty to serve those made in Your image. As we face the dangers of this world, help us to know that You are beside us always. We ask this in Your name. Amen." We are proud of Deputy LeBouef’s dedication, hard work, and service to the citizens of Vermilion Parish. Please join us in congratulating him on this outstanding achievement.

The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office is grateful to VPSO Corporal Brian Baumgardner and his wife for their continued dedication to Vermilion Parish through the Sudden Impact Louisiana and DestinationZeroDeaths programs. Following the tragic loss of their daughter, Ramsie Kate, they have chosen to honor her memory by educating Vermilion Parish youth about the dangers of distracted and impaired driving. By sharing their story, they are making a meaningful impact and encouraging safer decisions behind the wheel. Sheriff Eddie Langlinais would like to remind drivers to designate sober drivers when they choose to consume alcoholic beverages. One life lost to drinking and driving is too many.

The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office is proud to participate in Love the Boot Week, Louisiana’s largest statewide litter removal and beautification effort. Organized by Keep Louisiana Beautiful, Love the Boot Week brings together communities, businesses, and volunteers across the state each year to clean up roadways, waterways, and public spaces. This initiative plays an important role in preserving the natural beauty of Louisiana and promoting pride in our communities. The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office is grateful to have received a beautification grant this past year through the Office of Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana, which allows us to conduct additional litter cleanup efforts throughout Vermilion Parish, to expand our impact and keep our parish clean. Throughout the week, VPSO deputies, along with trusty inmates from the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center, will be out across the parish picking up litter and trash. These efforts help improve the appearance of our roadways and contribute to a safer, cleaner environment for everyone. We encourage all residents to take part in Love the Boot Week in any way they can. Visit www.lovetheboot.org for volunteer opportunities. Together, we can make a difference and continue to keep Vermilion Parish a place we are proud to call home.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 14, 2026 Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office to Participate in Statewide Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign Vermilion Parish, LA — The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office will participate in a statewide seat belt enforcement campaign aimed at educating pickup truck drivers and their passengers about the importance of buckling up. The campaign will run from April 18 through April 25 and is being conducted in conjunction with a grant received from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (LHSC). According to LHSC, pickup trucks are twice as likely to roll over in a crash, and drivers and passengers in pickups are less likely to wear their seat belts. A Louisiana Seat Belt Observation Survey has shown that pickup occupants wear their seat belts less frequently than occupants of other types of vehicles. With the goal of reducing injuries and unrestrained fatalities on our roadways, Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s deputies will conduct high-visibility enforcement to raise awareness about the importance of seat belt usage and compliance with Louisiana law. Deputies will join law enforcement agencies across the state in focusing enforcement efforts on unrestrained drivers and passengers, particularly those traveling in pickup trucks. “Wearing your seat belt is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect yourself in a crash,” said Sheriff Eddie Langlinais. “We want to remind everyone in our parish that buckling up every trip, every time, can make the difference between life and death.” Sheriff Langlinais and the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office encourage all motorists and passengers to wear their seat belts at all times to help keep Vermilion Parish roadways safe for all who travel our roadways. For any questions regarding this campaign or other Sheriff’s Office programs and services, citizens are encouraged to contact Public Information Officer Ashley Adams by email at ashleya@vermilionsheriff.gov.

Behind every emergency response is a calm, steady voice guiding help your way. This National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Sheriff Eddie Langlinais and the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office recognize and thank our dedicated Communications Deputies who work around the clock, ensuring every call is answered. They are the vital link between the Vermilion community and VPSO deputies who respond. With every call, they are gathering critical information, dispatching help, and supporting deputies and callers every step of the way. While often behind the scenes, their impact is felt every day across Vermilion Parish. Please help us thank Sergeant Denise Broussard, Senior Deputy Jennifer Breaux, and Deputies Crystal Lyons and Kayleigh Sigue for their dedication, professionalism, and lifesaving work.

For this week's deputy spotlight, please help us thank Deputy Austin Gauthier.

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Today, Sheriff Eddie Langlinais attended the ribbon cutting for the reopening of the historic Richard Sale Barn just outside the Abbeville city limits. Sheriff Langlinais joined community leaders and supporters to celebrate the restoration of this historic landmark. Originally built in 1937 as the Abbeville Commission Company, the barn once served as a cattle auction house along the Vermilion River. Following recent renovations, the dedication of the June and Ernest Atchetee Theater marks an exciting new chapter for this historic venue. Sheriff Langlinais would also like to extend a warm welcome to Vermilion Parish to those involved in bringing this special place back to life.

Sheriff Eddie Langlinais and the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate Deputy Crystal Lyons for being one of 16 graduates to complete the most recent Corrections Academy hosted by the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office. During the program, graduates received 10-weeks of training in areas including defensive tactics, leadership, firearms, and the law, along with other essential skills needed to serve safely and professionally. Sheriff Langlinais extends his gratitude to Iberia Parish Sheriff Tommy Romero for providing this academy and the valuable training it brings to deputies across the Acadiana region. Please join us in congratulating Deputy Lyons on this accomplishment and wishing her continued success as she serves the citizens of Vermilion Parish.

For this week's deputy spotlight, please help us thank Deputy Jerath Bessard.

Sheriff Eddie Langlinais and all of us at VPSO wish you a blessed and happy Easter. 

Today Deputy Caleb LeBlanc, School Resource Officer at Meaux Elementary School, got slimed by Meaux students as part of their Apex fun day. Thank you for all you do for Vermilion youth, Deputy LeBlanc!

Corporal Travis Castillo, School Resource Officer at North Vermilion Middle School, is one of their March MVPs! Thank you for all you do for the youth of Vermilion Parish, Corporal.

April is Autism Awareness Month—a time to promote understanding, acceptance, and support for individuals on the autism spectrum. Today, on Autism Awareness Day, Sheriff Eddie Langlinais reminds our community that awareness makes a difference. With patience, compassion, and education, we can better serve and support Vermilion Parish residents with autism and their families. As part of the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Autism Awareness Initiative, residents can always pick up resident and passenger stickers at all VPSO locations or through their local police department. Together, we can build a safer, more inclusive community.

The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office recently had an increase in calls related to vehicle thefts and items missing from vehicles. Sheriff Eddie Langlinais would like to remind residents of a few simple steps that will help protect themselves from vehicle burglaries. Please remember to: -Lock your vehicle doors at all times and remove keys from your vehicle, even when parked at home. -Remove valuables such as wallets, firearms, electronics, and cash from your vehicle. -Stay aware of your surroundings and report any suspicious activity you see. Many vehicle burglaries are crimes of opportunity. Taking these simple precautions can go a long way in preventing you from becoming a victim. If you see something suspicious, contact your local law enforcement agency. Contact information for the Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office, as well as all police departments and first responder agencies in Vermilion Parish can be found by tapping the "Contact Us" icon on the Vermilion Parish Sheriff LA app.

Don’t forget: Scholarship applications must be received at the Sheriff’s Annex at 101 S. State Street before 4pm TOMORROW, April 1st.

The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office would like to inform our residents that the Vermilion Parish Police Jury is currently working on improvements to the Sheriff’s Annex. Over the next several weeks, renovations will be ongoing as crews restore the exterior of the building. These updates are part of an effort to maintain and improve the facility for our community. Sheriff Eddie Langlinais kindly asks all Vermilion Parish residents to pardon our progress when visiting the Sheriff’s Annex during the renovation period. Please be mindful that sidewalks and parking may not readily accessible during this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to better serve you. Thank you for your continued support!

For this week's deputy spotlight, please help us thank Sergeant Miriah Menard.