Animal shelter is focus of criminal probe

From left, attorney Brigette Piattoly and Michelle Benoit at Wednesday’s St. Landry Parish Council meeting. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
Actions emanating from the St. Landry Parish Animal Shelter are under criminal investigation. “Are you announcing there is an investigation?” asked Council member Harold Taylor. “Yes. by our people and the sheriff,” said Parish President Jesse Bellard after about an hour of accusations at Wednesday Parish Council meeting. Council member Wayne Ardoin asked for a resolution that Sheriff Bobby…

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