Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s corrections deputy terminated after alleged sexual misconduct involving inmate

According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff Eddie Langlinais, Corrections Deputy Roicey Trahan, an 11-year deputy with the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office, has been terminated from employment effective immediately following a grand jury indictment related to allegations of sexual misconduct involving an inmate at the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center.
A complaint was received by Warden Sammy LaPorte from an inmate alleging sexual misconduct involving Deputy Trahan. Due to the nature of the allegations, Warden LaPorte immediately requested an investigation and ensured that all investigative information was forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for an external investigation. Upon return of an indictment from the grand jury, Deputy Trahan was terminated from employment. Deputy Trahan was then booked into the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center and released on bond.
“Maintaining the safety, dignity, and rights of every individual in our custody is a fundamental responsibility of the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center,” said Sheriff Langlinais. “The conduct alleged in this case is a violation of our policies and the public trust that we cherish. The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability,” Sheriff Langlinais said. “When an employee’s actions fall short of those standards, we will take appropriate action to ensure the public’s trust in our agency is maintained.”
Sheriff Langlinais emphasized that the actions of one individual do not reflect the dedication and professionalism demonstrated daily by the men and women who serve at the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center and throughout the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office.
The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office takes all allegations of misconduct seriously and acts promptly to investigate any complaint to ensure accountability and transparency. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available and as permitted by law.