A Louisiana State trooper has been arrested in Lafourche Parish for a domestic incident.
According to Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, Brent Crochet, 28, of Gary turned himself in Friday after investigators learned Crochet struck the victim in the face, threatened her with a gun and damaged her cellphone.
Crochet is charged with domestic abuse aggravated assault, domestic abuse battery, and simple criminal damage to property.
He has been released on a $45,000 bail.
Crochet has been placed on administrative leave by the Louisiana State Police pending the investigation. Colonel Robert Hodges, Louisiana State Police Superintendent, said, “Immediately upon learning of the ongoing investigation, LSP Trooper Crochet was placed on administrative leave, and all department-issued property was recovered by Troop C supervisors. As we have done in the past, we will continue to hold our personnel accountable for their actions and remain committed to professionalism and loyalty to the residents and visitors of our great state.”
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