Former LPSS board member charged for shoplifting

Chad Desormeaux recently resigned from his position on the school board.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 1:52pm

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An ex-school board member in Lafayette, Louisiana was booked on theft charges on Sunday after being accused of shoplifting from a local grocery store. Chad Desormeaux, who represented LPSS District 2, recently submitted his resignation to the Louisiana Secretary of State, effective immediately.

Why it matters

This incident raises questions about the ethical conduct and accountability of public officials, especially those serving on school boards who are entrusted with overseeing education policies and budgets.

The details

According to a report from The Advocate, Desormeaux was issued a misdemeanor summons on Monday for shoplifting from Super One Foods in Carencro. He was later charged and booked into the Lafayette Parish Jail on two counts of theft, with bond set at $3,500.

  • Desormeaux was booked on theft charges on Sunday, April 6, 2026.
  • Desormeaux recently submitted his resignation to the Louisiana Secretary of State, effective immediately.

The players

Chad Desormeaux

A former member of the Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) school board who represented District 2 and recently resigned from his position.

LPSS

The Lafayette Parish School System, the public school district serving Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.

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What’s next

The judge will determine Desormeaux's bond and any potential further legal proceedings related to the theft charges.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of ethical behavior and accountability for public officials, especially those entrusted with overseeing educational institutions and policies.