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Law Firm: Former Broussard Chief Violated Harassment Policy That’s according to a summary of that investigation provided by Mayor Ray Bourque. In a letter to Bourque, Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLC, says the allegations reported by KPEL and other news outlets were “corroborated by information obtained through the investigation.” The letter also says department leadership did not pursue any harassment complaints. However, the law firm concluded that Decou’s actions were not illegal. In as statement, Mayor Bourque says he, three council members, and five community members with law enfo...

View Comments Broussard Police Chief Brannon Decou has offered his resignation after an investigation was launched by the city when it received "an envelope of text messages." Because the Broussard Police Chief is an elected position, Decou sent his resignation letter Monday to Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin and Mayor Ray Bourque. Decou had been on voluntary leave since April 28. "After much consideration, I have decided it is in the best interest of the community and my family that I retire from my position as chief of police," Decou said in his letter. "I will take some much nee...

A former Broussard police officer is accusing the city's police chief, Brannon Decou, of sexual harassment. That former officer says those acts of harassment include shirtless Snapchats from the chief, messages requesting "scandalous photos," and other messages laden with sexual innuendo. Taylor Jones says he had been with the Broussard Police Department for 14 months when the alleged harassment began. "After he kept on, I told him straight up that I'm not comfortable with it and it wasn't going to happen," Jones said. He ended up saying, 'that's alright, but keep it between us.'" Jones says ...

Lithgow Council Lithgow City Council is calling for financial assistance applications from not-for-profit organisations to undertake local community projects and activities. “Not for profit organisations are a vital part of our community and Council is excited to support a range of new and projects,” said the Mayor Ray Thompson. “The Financial Assistance Program offers grants of generally up to $3,000 to community organisations to help them with local projects and activities that demonstrate a broad community benefit.” Examples of Financial Assistance requests that Council may assist ...

St. Patrick's Day: Lehigh Valley parades, events, concerts and parties.