FROM THE DESK OF
SHERIFF BOBBY J. GUIDROZ
Phone 337-948-6516
Fax 337-407-9458
Press Release: September 2, 2025
ARRESTED:
Benjamin Michael Lagrange, 48 years old
249 Purple Dawn Drive
Sunset, LA 70584
CHARGES:
Cruelty to Person with Infirmities
ARRESTED:
Kendall Lanclos Lagrange, 34 years old
249 Purple Dawn Drive
Sunset, LA 70584
CHARGE:
Cruelty to Person with Infirmities
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SUNSET COUPLE ARRESTED FOR CRUELTY TO THE INFIRMED
Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz reports, “The Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Aging and
Adult Services reported an incident of cruelty toward a person with infirmities. Capt. Lynnette
Chavis, our specialist in these cases, launched an investigation. It is alleged that Benjamin and
Kendall physically abused a 22-year-old female relative, diagnosed with an intellectual
disability and Downs Syndrome. There exists sufficient physical evidence to support the
charges and arrest of Benjamin and Kendall.” Sheriff Guidroz concludes, “Being a primary
caregiver to persons with disabilities or infirmities can be challenging. It does not, at any time,
justify the emotional or physical abuse of those persons. We would prefer that the caregivers
reach out for assistance from the numerous resources available, rather than cause any harm.”
Anyone with additional information about this crime is encouraged to call the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office
at 337-948-6516.
You may also call Crime Stoppers at 337-948-TIPS, download the P3 app on your mobile device or simply dial
**TIPS on your mobile phone to tip. All calls are anonymous and you can earn a cash reward for information
leading to an arrest.
This is Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz. All persons are presumed innocent
until proven guilty in a court of law.
