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GUEYDAN — Two men have been booked and another is wanted in connection to a ATM theft that heavily damaged a Gueydan grocery store.
According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon, at approximately 2:25 a.m. on May 1, 2024, patrol deputies were dispatched to Lougon’s Grocery in Gueydan, LA due to someone crashing into the store and stealing the ATM. Upon arrival, deputies were also notified that a damaged Dodge pickup truck was observed in a field off Elliot Road, Gueydan, LA. Upon locating the vehicle, the ATM was observed broken into in the bed of the truck, along with building material from the store; it was also determined that the vehicle had recently been stolen.
Sheriff Couvillon added that as a result of the investigation, three individuals were identified as suspects in the Burglary of Lougon’s Grocery Store where the ATM was stolen and theft of a Motor Vehicle for stealing the pickup truck used to commit the crime. Warrants were obtained for Devonta Richard, 26, of Carencro, Deamonte Chatman, 26, of Opelousas and Reggie Green, 38, of Arnaudville. With the assistance of the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office SWAT team, Richard was arrested on May 7 at an address in Lafayette and Chatman was arrested on May 8, 2024 at the Lafayette District Court by Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Deputies. Green remains at-large.
Sheriff Couvillion would like to thank the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office and Real Time Crime Center for all their assistance in locating and apprehending two of the suspects and ask for the public’s assistance in locating Green; all tips may be directed to the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division at 337-898-4403 or Crimestoppers of Vermilion at 337-740-TIPS (8477) or on the P3 app.

September 10, 1927 ~ May 12, 2024

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at St. Therese Catholic Church honoring the life of Fernand Hebert, Jr., 96, who passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating the services.
He was a husband, father, and friend to most. He was loving, caring and always had humor to entertain others. He will be greatly missed by all that loved and knew him. His resilience and demeanor provided him with a healthy, lengthy life.
He is survived by his two sons, Stanley J. Hebert, and Bryan P. Hebert and his wife, Brandy; two daughters, Deanna M. Hebert and Tammy Hebert-Briley; grandchildren, Tommy Hebert, Tonya Hebert, Tricia Hebert, Taywood Hebert, Joshua Hebert, Brent Pourciau, Sharlee Pourciau, Troy Guidry, Jared Deangelo, Ridge Briley, Blake Hebert, and Ashley Hebert; several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; brother, Pervis Hebert; and sister, Burdel H. Menard.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Adeline Callahan Hebert; parents, Fernand Hebert, Sr. and the former Etta Perry; daughter, Roberta Lee Hebert Pourciau; and sons, Bradley David Hebert and grandson, Jeremy Deangelo.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 1:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. with a rosary being prayed at 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, May 15, 2024 from 8 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. when the procession will depart for the church.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.