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St. Landry sheriff’s office proposes Crime Stoppers anti‑dumping campaign
Summary
Major Mark Allen LeBlanc asked the committee to help launch a Crime Stoppers‑backed public awareness and tip program to reduce littering and illegal dumping in rural parts of St. Landry Parish, citing state littering fines and the potential to reduce flooding and property damage.
Major Mark Allen LeBlanc of the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office told the committee he is proposing a Crime Stoppers campaign to enlist residents in reporting littering and illegal dumping.
LeBlanc said the effort would rely on citizen tips and publicity: “Stow it, don’t throw it,” he said when offering a slogan he hopes to use. He described that certain littering and dumping offenses already carry substantial penalties under state law — for example, he referred to penalties such as a $300 citation for discarding a cigarette butt and an $1,800 fine for dumping a tire, and said enforcement can recover transportation and disposal costs.
LeBlanc said he would work with the Crime Stoppers board, local news media and the sheriff’s department to distribute public‑service announcements and handouts and that the program could offer paid tips tied to recovered fines and fees. He suggested a potential start in early 2025 and asked committee members to participate in outreach and promotional material if they are able.
Why it matters: LeBlanc framed the program as a way to reduce the volume of debris that clogs drainage, contributes to flooding and causes property damage in rural neighborhoods. He told the committee that parish resources are already stretched and that citizen reporting could help target enforcement and cleanup efforts.
What’s next: LeBlanc said he will meet with the Crime Stoppers board and local media partners and is seeking guidance from the committee; no formal vote was taken at the committee meeting.
