06/18/2024
On June 4th, 2023, the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to the Vermilion Charter Academy located on Louisiana Highway 92, west of Maurice, Louisiana, in reference to a theft of construction equipment.
Upon further investigation, it was learned that a RolAir (gas-powered) air compressor, a Dewalt (electric) pancake air compressor, and a 2300-watt Honda Generator were stolen from Conex buildings belonging to Ryan Companies.
It was also learned that several 18volt Milwaukee power tools consisting of Drills, Hammer Drills, Rotary Hammer, Bandsaw, and Sawzall, along with a Ramset powder-activated gun were stolen from a Conex building belonging to Ernest P. Breaux. All tools belonging to Ernest P. Breaux have the initials “EPB” engraved into the tool by the company.
The lock on one of the Conex boxes was located nearby and appeared to have been cut with bolt cutters.
If you have information on this or any other crime, you are encouraged to call the Crime Stoppers TIP line at 740-TIPS or download and log on to the P3 app to report tips anonymously where you can earn a cash reward.