Published: 05-26-2026 | Category: Troop I
New Iberia- The Louisiana State Police Insurance Fraud / Auto Theft Unit (IFAT) has arrested four individuals following an investigation into an alleged automobile insurance fraud scheme in Iberia Parish
The investigation began after a criminal referral from Timber Creek Insurance Services and the Louisiana Department of Insurance Fraud Division regarding allegations of fraudulent insurance claims involving 29-year-old Rayshonte Oppenheimer, 32-year-old Briannie Butler, 24-year-old Passion Keal, and 33-year-old Quandalyn Bernard, all of New Iberia.
The investigation determined the suspects made false statements during the insurance claims process following a 2025 crash involving a Pelican Waste & Debris garbage truck. Had the claims been successful, the suspects could have collectively received approximately $4,000,000 in fraudulent compensation.
Between April 30 and May 1, 2026, investigators obtained arrest warrants for all four suspects for Automobile Insurance Fraud (Felony) [legis.la.gov]. The suspects were later apprehended or turned themselves in and booked into the Iberia Parish Jail.
Louisiana State Police [lsp.org] reminds the public that insurance fraud is a serious criminal offense that increases costs for consumers and businesses throughout the state. The public plays an important role in helping identify individuals involved in these crimes and is encouraged to report criminal or suspicious activity. Reports can be submitted through the LA-SAFE website at la-safe.org [la-safe.org] by selecting the “Suspicious Activity Reports [speed-online.dps.la.gov]” link, calling the LSP Suspicious Activity Hotline at 1-800-434-8007, or using the See Send Smartphone app [itunes.apple.com].
Contact Information:
Trooper Monique Lavergne
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop I
Office: (337) 262-5880