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Crowley Today
By the People, for the People
Crowley Alderman Arrested for Contempt of Court
Vernon 'Step' Martin, a city council member since 1998, is being held in jail for a 60-day sentence.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:55pm
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Vernon 'Step' Martin, a 68-year-old alderman on the Crowley, Louisiana city council, has been arrested and is being held in the Acadia Parish jail after being sentenced to 60 days for contempt of court. Martin has served on the city council since 1998, representing Division A of Ward 3.
Why it matters
The arrest of a long-serving city council member on contempt of court charges raises questions about the internal dynamics and tensions within Crowley's local government, which could have broader implications for the community.
The details
Authorities confirmed that Martin was sentenced to 60 days in jail for contempt of court, though the specific details of the incident leading to the contempt charge are unclear. In 2025, Martin had filed an ethics complaint against Crowley Mayor Pro Tem Sandy Marx following an incident during a utility committee meeting where Martin claims Marx made a 'throat-slashing gesture' toward him, which he perceived as a threat.
- Martin has served on the Crowley city council since 1998.
- Martin filed an ethics complaint against Mayor Pro Tem Sandy Marx in 2025.
The players
Vernon 'Step' Martin
A 68-year-old alderman on the Crowley, Louisiana city council, representing Division A of Ward 3. He has served on the city council since 1998.
Sandy Marx
The Crowley Mayor Pro Tem, against whom Martin filed an ethics complaint in 2025 following an incident during a utility committee meeting.
What’s next
The details of the contempt of court charge against Martin and the status of his council seat are still developing.
The takeaway
The arrest of a long-serving city council member raises concerns about the internal dynamics and tensions within Crowley's local government, which could have broader implications for the community.
