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Detectives with the Louisiana State Police Insurance Fraud/Auto Theft Unit – Breaux Bridge Field Office have arrested three women for violations pertaining to Louisiana insurance fraud laws. The arrests were the result of an investigation into a staged vehicle crash which occurred in May of 2017.
The initial investigation revealed on May 4, 2017, 59-year-old Teena Broussard, along with her passengers, 33-year-old Destiny Broussard and two juveniles, rear ended a vehicle occupied by 36-year-old Tiffany Boutte. The crash was staged for the purposes of making fraudulent claims to obtain insurance money to which they were not entitled. The potential loss to the insurance company would have been over $50,000.
At the conclusion of the investigation, State Police Detectives obtained arrest warrants for those involved in the crash. All three were arrested on March 27, 2019 and were booked into the Vermilion Parish jail with the following charges:
Teena Broussard was booked on the charges of LRS 22:1925 – Automobile Policies Insurance fraud, and LRS 14:133 –Filing or Maintaining False Public Records.
Destiny Broussard was booked on the charges of LRS 22:1925 – Automobile Policies Insurance fraud, and LRS 14:92 – Contributing to the Delinquency of Juveniles (two counts).
Tiffany Boutte was booked on the charges of LRS 22:1925 – Automobile Policies Insurance fraud, and LRS 14:133 –Filing or Maintaining False Public Records LRS 14:67B3 – Felony Theft.
The Louisiana State Police Insurance Fraud/Auto Theft Unit is responsible for investigating referrals of suspected fraudulent insurance acts. Anyone having information concerning persons staging vehicle crashes, or committing other forms of insurance fraud, should contact the Louisiana State Police Insurance Fraud/Auto Theft Unit at 225-925-3701 or insurance.fraud.unit@dps.la.gov. More information can be found at http://lsp.org/ifu.html.

ABBEVILLE – Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Harvest Time Church for Linda Mae Petry, 65, who died March 22, 2019 at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans, LA.
Services will be conducted by Pastor Steve Delino.
Interment will be in St. Alphonse Cemetery in Maurice, LA.
She is survived by three sons, Marion Gregory Petry III, Felix James Petry and Brian Keith Petry (Shasley), all of Youngsville, LA; one sister, Tammy Cook (Michael) of Youngsville, LA; six brothers, Clifton Livings (Brenda) of Maurice, LA, Earl J. Breaux, Rickey J. Breaux of Youngsville, LA, Paul Breaux of Abbeville, LA, Curtis J. Thibeaux (Mary) of Arnaudville, LA; stepfather, Earl J. Breaux Sr. of Abbeville, LA; thirteen loving grandchildren; four beautiful great grandchildren who loved her dearly and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and community.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Gregory Petry, Jr.; her mother and father, Elda T. Breaux and Felix Livings; two brothers, Joseph Francis Livings, Jeffery J. Livings; maternal grandparents, Paul Thibeaux and Oliva P. Thibeaux and paternal grandparents, Rudolph Livings and Lena Mae Livings.
Visitation will be held Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Harvest Time Church from 8:00 a.m. until time of service.
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Arrangements have been entrusted to Syrie Funeral Home, Inc. of Lafayette, LA.

December 28, 1952 ~ March 27, 2019

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM on Friday, March 29, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Elizabeth Ann Fitch, 66, who died Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Vermilion Health Care Center. Deacon William “Billy” Vincent will be officiating the services.
Elizabeth is survived by her daughter, Samantha Lambert; son, Scott Detraz; four grandchildren, Mary Detraz, Scott Detraz, Jr., Kendall Lambert and Kayla Goodson; one great grandchildren, Zoey Benson (expecting her second great grandchild soon); and two sisters, Debbie Fitch and Mary Peltier.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Margis Fitch and the former Minnie Gilbert; brother, Randolph Michael Fitch; and numerous aunts and uncles.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Friday, March 29, 2019 from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 11:00 AM.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.

Vermilion Parish is ripe for investment and the board of Vermilion Economic Development Alliance is excited about the work they’re doing in all areas of the parish. To help provide vision and direction for the staff and programming is the organization’s 15-member board representing Vermilion Parish cities, towns, and government organizations as well as the Chamber of Commerce.
Although Delcambre, LA straddles the parish line between Iberia and Vermilion, the board of Vermilion Economic Development Alliance thinks it’s still important to have the town represented with a permanent seat at the table. Representing the Town of Delcambre is Tammy Gordon – a woman with deep roots in the community and an active participant in local efforts to celebrate the town’s rich culture. Tammy’s day job is with the Twin Parish Port and Port of Delcambre. In that role, she spreads the good news of Delcambre including the work her organization has done on the marina and pavilion, as well as efforts to market the local seafood industry through Delcambre Direct Seafood and the Delcambre Seafood & Farmers Market.
Tammy lends her expertise to several other local groups, too. She’s a member of the Delcambre Shrimp Festival, Panther Pass Club, Louisiana Tourism Association, Lafayette Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Krewe de Mystical Waters. She also serves on the board of the Iberia and Vermilion Convention & Visitors Bureaus. Between her professional responsibilities and personal commitments, she volunteers in both parishes, support local sporting events, and participates as much as possible in Delcambre Elementary and High School efforts.
Tammy brings a valuable perspective to the board. She incorporates her know-how of tourism best practices to help shape programming for small businesses. Since cultural, eco, and food tourism play such a big role in Vermilion’s economy, Tammy’s presence is a welcomed addition. Anne Falgout, Vermilion Economic Development Alliance’s Executive Director, reflects on the addition, “I was always looking for ways to work with Tammy before she joined the board. She has an infectious positive attitude and has been intimately involved in drawing attention to our parish in all the right ways. I look forward to learning from her and bringing more opportunities to Delcambre with her help.” The team hopes that this relationship can yield stronger relationships and growth for Delcambre in coordination with what the existing organizations and agencies have already set in motion.
For more information about the Alliance, its board, and its plans for 2019, visit www.developvermilion.org.