Agents Cite Two Subjects for Fishing Violations in LaSalle Parish

Baton Rouge, Apr 29, 2026 - Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two subjects for alleged fishing violations in LaSalle Parish on April 24.

Agents cited Jeffery N. Deville, 64, of Jonesville, and Ronald D. Paul, 73, of Deville, for taking game fish illegally. Deville was also cited for using lead net in other than overflow region and selling or purchasing game fish.

Agents received a complaint about Deville taking and selling game fish caught with a hoop net. On April 22, agents found the location of a hoop net with a lead attached in Muddy Bayou, which was not in an overflow region.

On April 24, agents setup surveillance on the net and observed the two subjects in a vessel approach the net and remove the game fish.

Agents made contact with the subjects and found them in possession of 32 crappie that were taken from the hoop net. Agents also discovered that Deville sold crappie illegally about three weeks prior to this incident.

Agents seized the 32 crappie and donated them to a local charity.

Taking game fish illegally and using a lead net in other than overflow region brings a $400 to $950 fine and up to 120 days in jail for each offense. Selling or purchasing game fish carries a $350 to $500 fine and up to 30 days in jail.

The subjects will also face civil restitution totaling $192 for the illegally taken crappie.

Agents participating in this case are Sgt. Raymond Davis, Sgt. Marcus Delaney, Corporal Ryan Durand, Agent Logan Laffoon, Corporal Jeremiah Fletcher and Agent Andrew Lemoine.