Jerry Larpenter
Jerry Joseph Larpenter is the current sheriff and tax collector of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. Larpenter does not claim that he has any high school or college education in law enforcement, finance or anything else.
In August 2016, it was reported that Larpenter's deputies raided the residence of a local anti-corruption blogger on criminal defamation charges after posts examining the business relationships of local parish politicians.[1][2] The anti-corruption blogger claimed that an insurance contract for parish government was awarded without going through a public bid process and without a required ordinance.[3] Local newspaper The Daily Comet pointed out that Larpenter's wife is employed by the same insurance business.[4]
A political opponent previously accused Larpenter of using parish government money for personal expenses, such as hunting trips.[5]
References
- ^ Moore, Katie; Hammer, David (August 3, 2016). "Terrebonne Sheriff raids house to expose 'Esposedat' anti-corruption blog". WWL-TV. Archived from the original on August 6, 2016. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ LaChance, Naomi (August 4, 2016). "Sheriff Raids House to Find Anonymous Blogger Who Called Him Corrupt". The Intercept. Archived from the original on August 5, 2016. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Hammer, David (August 5, 2016). "Terrebonne judge stands by search warrant to unmask online commenter". WWL-TV. Archived from the original on August 6, 2016. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Moore, Katie; Hammer, David (August 6, 2016). "Disputed insurance contract heads to Terrebonne Parish Council on Monday". The Daily Comet. Archived from the original on August 6, 2016. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Sheriff of 'Cajun Justice' Called Out on Football Trips, Baby Oil". NOLA Defender. July 29, 2013. Archived from the original on August 6, 2016. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
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