Sheriff Dispute with LCG over Jail Funding Resurfaces

Sheriff dispute with LCG over jail funding resurfaces

By Ange Toussaint Click here for updates on this story     LAFAYETTE PARISH, Louisiana (KATC) — A legal battle dating back to 2019 is once again making headlines in Lafayette Parish, as tensions rise between the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office (LPSO) and Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) over jail-related fees. The lawsuit, originally filed by Sheriff Mark Garber, alleges that LCG failed to pay state-mandated costs for the housing, medic…

Lafayette Sheriff dispute with LCG over jail funding resurfaces

A legal battle dating back to 2019 is once again making headlines in Lafayette Parish, as tensions rise between the Lafayette Parish Sheriffs Office (LPSO) and Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) over jail-related fees.The lawsuit, originally filed by Sheriff Mark Garber, alleges that LCG failed to pay state-mandated costs for the housing, medical care, feeding, and clothing of inmates. At the time, Joel Robideaux served as mayor-president.L…