Nick Fontenot
Commander, Investigations | Email
Nick Fontenot has worked for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office for over 25 years. He has spent the majority of his career in the Enforcement division, where he worked his way up through the ranks and was promoted to Lieutenant. Fontenot also served as a Captain in Corrections and School Resources. He most recently serves as Commander over Investigations.
Throughout his law enforcement career, Fontenot has attended many law enforcement related schools and seminars, specializing in leadership and defensive tactics. He is a graduate of the Calcasieu Parish Regional Law Enforcement Academy with numerous hours of post certification training.
Investigations Division
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Investigates any and all criminal matters
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Interacts with and supports all other divisions within the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office
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Communicates and cooperates with prosecutors to provide evidence for criminal prosecutions
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Establishes an open, honest, and informative dialogue with victims and survivors of crime
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Detectives are available on a 24 hour a day / 7 days a week call-out schedule
- Cooperates and assists other agencies as needed in matters of mutual concern
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION
The Criminal Investigation Division is divided
into investigative sections:
Captain Jason Alexander
Captain Casey Lafargue
Captain Bert Hooper
Property Crimes
Lt. Kerrick Gabrial
Supervisor
These include crimes which involve destruction, misappropriation, and unauthorized use of property
Crimes Against Persons
Lt. Travis Lavergne
Supervisor
These include crimes involving felony assault, and homicide.
Special Victims Unit
Lt. Jacob Dore
Supervisor
This section investigates offenses involving adult sexual assault and physical and sexual exploitation of children.
Juvenile/Domestic
Violence Crimes
Lt. Ed Borda
Supervisor
These include crimes involving juveniles and domestic abuse.
Case Management & Financial Crimes
Lt. James Leubner
Supervisor
Vehicle Crimes Investigations Unit (VCIU)
Lt. Lee Byrne
Supervisor
The Vehicle Crimes Investigative Unit (VCIU) is composed of detectives whose primary mission is investigating all crimes involving any type of wheeled vehicles, (ex: cars, trucks, 4-wheelers, farm/commercial vehicles and equipment, trailers, etc.) These detectives are schooled in vehicle recognition, altered VIN's, chopped or torched reconstruction and more. The VCIU also oversee the "bait" car and other covert vehicle operations. The VCIU is a proactive unit that works closely with other investigative departments within the CPSO and outside agencies investigating and deterring these types of crimes.