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30-05-2025
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Sheriff: Livingston Parish deputy accused of driving boat while intoxicated demoted
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office deputy arrested by agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) in March has been demoted. Cedric Brignac, 42, was charged with operating a vessel while impaired. LDWF said agents who were patrolling Lake Maurepas in Livingston Parish encountered him a few times before he almost crashed into a wooden barrier. He also had slurred speech. The incident report stated that Brignac's boat was near the agents. They could smell alcohol coming from his direction. The agents also saw beer cans scattered throughout the boat. According to the incident report, Brignac admitted to drinking 'about four Natural Lights' and continued to sway during field sobriety tests conducted onshore. Kenner Police make third arrest in connection to drugging death of news reporter Sheriff Jason Ard confirmed Brignac, formerly a Major in the Training Division, has been demoted to Captain. He was also cited for a first offense of operating a vessel while intoxicated. 'The off-duty incident was self-reported by Brignac (Training Division). The matter was turned over to the District Attorney's Office for processing – just as all other cases are,' Ard said. Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson sued on rape allegations, additional charges Pedestrian in serious condition after being hit on Airline Highway, police say Sheriff: Livingston Parish deputy accused of driving boat while intoxicated demoted EBRSO investigating shooting that left 1 hurt in Baton Rouge Denham Springs sports center offers cheer, gymnastics camps for summer Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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22-05-2025
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Livingston Parish deputy arrested, accused of driving boat while intoxicated
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested by agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) on March 22, 2025. Cedric Brignac, 42, was charged with operating a vessel while impaired. According to an incident report, agents were patrolling Lake Maurepas in Livingston Parish when they received complaints of illegal night hunting. Around 7 p.m., agents saw a vessel operated by Brignac traveling at a near standstill speed. After agents checked on Brignac and the passengers from a distance to make sure their boat was operating properly, they parted ways. Minutes after the encounter, LDWF agents heard a boat quickly approaching a 'No Wake Zone' near them. As the boat approached, they learned it was Brignac's boat. Brignac appeared confused as to why the agents were exiting the 'No Wake Zone.' The agents reported their boat was too tall to pass under the bridge, but suggested Brignac continue through the area. According to authorities, Brignac later showed signs of disorientation as he nearly crashed into a wooden boatway barrier and had slurred speech. The incident report states that Brignac's boat was close enough to the agents' that they could smell the odor of alcohol coming from Brignac's direction. The agents also saw beer cans scattered throughout the boat. Agents decided to conduct a boating safety check, which partly requires presenting life jackets and a fire extinguisher. While LDWF searched for the life jackets, Brignac struggled to keep his balance. At one point, agents asked Brignac if he had been drinking. He responded with, 'Yeah, about four Natural Lights.' Caregiver accused of punching, slapping and sitting on man at group home in Baton Rouge Agents took Brignac to the shore to conduct several more field tests. As he walked, he continued to sway and had a strong odor of alcohol. Brignac was taken to the Killian Police Department before being taken to the Livingston Parish Courthouse. Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard released the following statement about the LDWF investigation. 'The off-duty incident was self-reported by Brignac (Training Division),' Ard said. 'The matter was turned over to the District Attorney's Office for processing, just as all other cases are. Disciplinary action by this department will be decided and administered at the conclusion of the DA's proceedings.' Former Baton Rouge mayor Kip Holden lies in state at City Hall Teacher accused of dropping cocaine at Lutcher school Tom Brady's new Vegas exhibit features Morgan Freeman, Oprah and Michael Jordan artifacts Taurine, common ingredient in food, linked to leukemia growth: study Gov. Landry signs executive order to improve security at parish jails, prisons Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
