KAPLAN, La. (KPEL-FM) – Two law enforcement officers in Vermilion Parish were arrested this week and charged with malfeasance in office.
What Led to the Arrests
According to Kaplan Chief of Police Joshua Hardy, late Thursday his department arrested a Kaplan Police Officer along with an Abbeville Police Officer this week. Both are accused of revealing confidential information about an ongoing investigation.
Officers Identified by Police
The Kaplan police officer, Shane LeBlanc, was booked on Wednesday for malfeasance. He has also been terminated from the Kaplan Police Department, according to Hardy.
Department Responses to the Arrests
Hardy told KATC-TV 3 that while it wasn’t easy arresting one of their own, Kaplan Police have “zero tolerance” for this kind of behavior.
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The Abbeville officer, Terrance Hardy, was also booked on malfeasance charges on…..