**UPDATE** Arrest Made in Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy-Involved Shooting

On June 3, 2024, detectives assigned to the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations were requested by the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office (APSO) to investigate a deputy-involved shooting in Crowley. The investigation resulted in the arrest of 52-year-old Jacob Richard of Rayne.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Richard, who was wanted for multiple felonies, was spotted by two deputies with the APSO on South Avenue H. As the deputies attempted to arrest Richard, a brief foot pursuit ensued. During the arrest, Richard stabbed and injured both deputies with a knife, which resulted in one deputy discharging their service weapon and striking Richard.

Richard was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. After his release, he was booked into the Acadia Parish Jail by the APSO on various outstanding warrants. The injured deputies were also treated for non-life-threatening injuries at a local hospital and subsequently released.

On June 12, 2024, detectives with Louisiana State Police charged Richard with two counts of Attempted Murder of a Police Officer. The investigation remains ongoing.

TROOP I ORIGINAL RELEASE
June 3, 2024

State Police Detectives Investigating Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office

Deputy-Involved Shooting

Crowley – At approximately 5:00 p.m. on June 3, 2024, detectives with the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations were requested by the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office to investigate a deputy-involved shooting that occurred in the area of South Avenue H and Magnolia Street in Crowley. Investigators are working to process the scene and gather further information.

One subject sustained non-life-threatening injuries from a gunshot wound. Two deputies also sustained non-life-threatening injuries. This is an active investigation and further information will be released when it becomes available.

Anyone with information and/or pictures and video is urged to share that information with LSP Detectives, citizens can anonymously report information through the Louisiana State Police online reporting system by visiting File a Report, or calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.

Contact Information:

Sgt. Ross Brennan

Louisiana State Police

Public Affairs Section – Region 2

Office: (985) 857-3680

[email protected]