According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, “On August 16, 2022, St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a veterinary clinic located at the 14700 block of Highway 190 in Opelousas regarding an animal cruelty complaint.”
While at the veterinary clinic, it was learned that a pet rescuer was tagged in a Facebook post regarding an animal that was left to die in a yard located at 282Aymond Road in Port Barre. The rescuer contacted the property owner, who stated that the home at that address was occupied by rental tenant, Stacey Comeaux.
The pet rescuer arrived at the property and located a red / rust colored Doberman Pinscher at the rear of the property. The dog was leashed and lying in a shallow hole in a bush. The dog was still alive; however, it was covered in fleas, ants and maggots. The dog could not walk, keep its head up and the ribs were visible through the skin. The rescuer then contacted St. Landry Parish Animal Control and transported the dog to the veterinary clinic for immediate medical care.
The animal succumbed to its illness at the veterinary clinic later the same afternoon.
On August 19, 2022, contact was made with Stacey Comeaux, who advised that she was out of state at that time and would not be returning home until August 20, 2022 at approximately 12:00 pm. She was advised to contact deputies immediately upon her return in regards to this incident.
On August 20, 2022 at approximately 3:00 pm, deputies were unable to reestablish contact with Stacey Comeaux and a warrant has been issued for her arrest, charging her with 1 count of Cruelty to Animals.
Anyone with information about the location of Stacey Comeaux is encouraged to call the St. Landry Parish Sheriff Department’s 337-948-6516. All callers remain can remain anonymous upon request and the information is kept strictly confidential.
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.
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WANTED: Stacey Ozenne Comeaux, age 48 – White / Female
282 Aymond Road – Port Barre, LA., 70577
ACTIVE ARREST WARRANT
CHARGES: Cruelty to Animals
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On behalf of Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, this is Deputy Chief Eddie Thibodeaux. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
