Evangeline Parish couple arrested for Cruelty to Juveniles
VILLE PLATTE, La. (KLFY) - An Evangeline Parish couple has been arrested for Cruelty to Juveniles.
Authorities say in early December, the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office was contacted about possible abuse of a child on Jean Pierre Road in the Ville Platte area. After an investigation State Officials removed the juvenile from the home after talking with the suspect, Jesse Vegas. . Officials say Vegas admitted that he struck the juvenile in the face during an argument causing a nose bleed. Authorities say the child's mother, Brandy Richard, failed to render appropriate aid nor did she contact authorities after the incident.
Authorities arrested Jesse Vegas for Domestic Abuse Battery and Cruelty to Juveniles. Brandy Nicole Richard was also arrested for being a principal to Domestic Abuse Battery and Cruelty to Juveniles. Both are being held in the Evangeline Parish Jail without bond.
The investigation is still ongoing pending further investigation and interviews.