Public Information Officer
Deputy Chief Eddie Thibodeaux
Phone 337-948.6516 / Eunice Sub 337-457-4115
Fax 337-628-4596
Email: pio@slpsheriff.com
Press Release: February 18, 2022 ********************************************************************************************
SECOND ARREST MADE IN MELVILLE INCIDENT
ARRESTED
Jaiman Maurice Mason, age 20
208 Robin Street
Port Barre, Louisiana
CHARGES
Principal to First Degree Murder
Principal to Attempted First Degree Murder
BOND
None
According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, “A second arrest was made in connection of the February 16, 2022 murder and injury investigation that claimed the life of Wade Edward Smith and injured James Preston Allen Vaughn.”
The investigation into the Melville incident led detectives to charge Jaiman Maurice Mason last night just before 8:00 PM for his role in the incident.
According to reports, detectives obtained video surveillance footage and witness statements of Mason in the vehicle with Ardoin before and after the incident. Mason was charged with principal to the crime for not reporting the murder or injury to law enforcement. Both Mason and Ardoin remain in custody at the St. Landry Parish Jail with no bond.
On behalf of Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, this is Deputy Chief Eddie Thibodeaux. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.