St. Martin Parish Calls for Restoration of Spoil Banks After Guillory Indictment

Former Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory speaks with News 15 about indictment and arrest

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Former Lafayette Parish Mayor-President Josh Guillory finds himself at the center of legal turmoil following his indictment on felony charges related to the removal of spoil banks four years ago. Guillory, who was arrested on…

Guillory's lawyers ready to counter malfeasance charges

Former Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory was indicted by a St. Martin Parish grand jury on four counts of malfeasance in office related to the removal and reconstruction of a spoil bank along the Vermilion River, with the defense team arguing that the project had been redesigned to ensure the work fell outside of federal jurisdiction.

Grand Jury moves forward with charges in spoil bank investigation

A St. Martin Parish grand jury has indicted former Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory on four felony counts of malfeasance in office stemming from the 2022 spoil bank removal project along the Vermilion River, escalating a years-long dispute that has included both criminal and civil proceedings.The indictment follows an earlier decision by the 15th Judicial District Attorney to decline charges. The case now moves forward in St. Martin Paris…