KVPI News has obtained the following statement:
To the residents of Evangeline Parish:
It is with great sadness and concern that I ask you the public for great patience while an ongoing investigation, which includes my staff and I, is conducted by the EPSO CPA Firm regarding the recent budget short falls, and in turn recent layoffs.
As soon as a conclusive decision is reached, I want to assure the public that they will have access to all of the new information gathered from this investigation.
Patience and time, I sincerely ask of you the public.
With Best Regards,
Eddie Soileau, Sheriff