St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Releases Arrest Report

Multiple individuals charged with crimes ranging from conspiracy to firearm possession

Apr. 10, 2026 at 11:23pm

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An extreme close-up of a handcuffed wrist against a dark background, conveying a sense of the serious, investigative nature of the crimes detailed in the arrest report.A recent wave of arrests in St. Landry Parish underscores the diverse range of criminal activities facing local law enforcement.Opelousas Today

The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office has released its latest arrest report, detailing charges against several individuals in the region. The report includes a range of alleged crimes, such as criminal conspiracy, obstruction of justice, resisting arrest, illegal firearm possession, and nonconsensual disclosure of a private image.

Why it matters

This arrest report provides insight into the types of criminal activity occurring within the St. Landry Parish community and the efforts of local law enforcement to address these issues. It also highlights the diverse nature of crimes being investigated, from drug-related offenses to more technology-driven crimes like nonconsensual image sharing.

The details

The report lists the arrests of eight individuals, including Jamile Brooks, Jonothan Brooks, Jolene Thomas, Jakatlyn Jakel Matthews, Bryan Christopher McKnight, Christopher Ron Smith Jr., Richard Delton Lomas, and Travis Wendall Savoy. The charges range from criminal conspiracy and obstruction of justice to resisting arrest, illegal firearm possession, and possession of controlled substances.

  • The arrests were made on April 10, 2026.

The players

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency responsible for the arrests and the release of the report.

Jamile Brooks

A 19-year-old individual charged with criminal conspiracy, obstruction of justice, resisting an officer, and illegal possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance.

Jonothan Brooks

A 34-year-old individual charged with criminal conspiracy, obstruction of justice, resisting an officer, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Jolene Thomas

A 37-year-old individual charged with criminal conspiracy.

Jakatlyn Jakel Matthews

A 27-year-old individual charged with nonconsensual disclosure of a private image.

Bryan Christopher McKnight

A 47-year-old individual charged with improper telephone communications, obscenity, illegal possession of stolen things, and a bench warrant.

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What they’re saying

“All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”

— Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, Sheriff

The takeaway

This arrest report highlights the ongoing efforts of the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office to address a range of criminal activities within the community, from traditional crimes to more modern, technology-driven offenses. It serves as a reminder of the diverse challenges faced by law enforcement in maintaining public safety.