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Joint LSP and OMV Investigation Results in Multiple Arrests for Fraudulent Activities

Published: 04-21-2025 | Category: Troop I

St. Landry Parish – On March 28, 2025, the Louisiana State Police Insurance Fraud/Auto Theft Unit (LSP-IFAT) Breaux Bridge Field Office, in collaboration with the Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV), initiated an investigation into allegations of fraudulent paperwork being processed across multiple offices.  

The investigation began after supervisors at the Breaux Bridge OMV office reported a rise in suspicious activity. In response, investigators from LSP-IFAT and OMV collaborated to gather evidence and identify patterns of fraud. Through detailed analysis, investigators uncovered numerous fraudulent documents, including fake proofs of insurance, bills of sale, and vehicle titles.  As a result, five individuals were arrested: 

Processed at Lafayette Parish Correctional Center: 

  • Maria Alejandra Herrera-Alvarez (36): 36 counts of LA R.S. 14:133 - Filing False Public Records 

  • Winston Wilfredo Mora Perez (25): 36 counts of LA R.S. 14:133 - Filing False Public Records 

  • Jose Luis Alarcon (34): 12 counts of LA R.S. 14:133 - Filing False Public Records and 1 count of LA R.S. 14:100.13 - Operating a Vehicle Without Lawful Presence in the United States 

Processed at St. Landry Parish Jail: 

  • Siervo Amador (32): 32 counts of LA R.S. 14:133 - Filing False Public Records 

  • David Steven Amador (19): 32 counts of LA R.S. 14:133 - Filing False Public Records 

This investigation remains ongoing. 

The Louisiana State Police emphasize the importance of community involvement in reporting suspicious activities. Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to visit our secure online reporting system at https://speed-online.dps.la.gov/SuspiciousActivity/SAR or by calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007. You can also contact the Insurance Fraud and Auto Theft Unit at (337) 332-8080 or via email at [email protected]. 

 

Contact Information:   
Trooper First Class Peggy Bourque 
Louisiana State Police  
Public Affairs Section – Troop I   
Office: (337) 262 - 5880   
[email protected]