THEFT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, FILING A FALSE AFFIDAVIT

THEFT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, FILING A FALSE AFFIDAVIT
MICHAEL PAUL BROADY

BAYOU L’OURSE – Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon reports the arrest of Michael Paul Broady on felony charges arising from a report of a stolen vehicle and subsequent car crash in the Amelia area on February 4, 2024.

On the aforementioned date, deputies were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 182 near Amelia. Upon arrival, deputies observed two vehicles that had apparently been involved in a crash, but no one involved was present at the scene.

A short time later, deputies were dispatched to a residence in Bayou L’Ourse at which time they made contact with Michael Paul Broady who reported that his vehicle had been stolen from the Aristle Road area. The vehicle reported stolen and one of the vehicles involved in the earlier crash were one and the same.

Due to certain observations by deputies, they were suspicious of the content of statements made by Broady.

Deputies recently established probable cause to apply for warrants of arrest which were issued on Tuesday. The suspect was arrested in Bayou L’Ourse on Tuesday.

Michael Paul Broady was booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center on charges of:

*Theft of a Motor Vehicle – Filing a False Affidavit to Support an Alleged Theft of a Motor Vehicle
*Fugitive Warrant – St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office – Theft Over $1,000 but less than $5,000

Michael Paul Broady remains incarcerated with bond set at $50,000.

For additional information concerning this News Release, contact Sheriff Leland Falcon or Public Information Officer, Lonny Cavalier at (985) 498-9353 or (985) 369-7281.