Lafayette Parish Theft: Deputy's Watchful Eye Leads to Arrest

(99.9 KTDY) - A load of lumber and a trailer were stolen earlier this month, and a Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Deputy was able to locate the stolen property while he was driving home from work.

What's Known About The Theft?

According to officials with the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office, a complaint was received by the Sheriff's Department on Saturday, August 23, after someone reported that a trailer full of lumber had been stolen from their property.

The case was discussed on the Lafayette Crime Stoppers Facebook page in hopes of identifying the responsible party.

Our story reported on the incident and shared the Crime Stoppers video.

Here is the post from the Lafayette Crime Stoppers Facebook page:

Lafayette Crime Stoppers and the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office need your help in identifying the person responsible for stealing a trailer with lumber valued at $10,500.00. This incident occurred on the early morning hours around 2:00 am on August 23, 2025, at the corner if Rim Road and 306 Sidney Martin Road.

If you have any information in reference to this incident, please call Lafayette Crime Stoppers at (337)232-TIPS (8477) or by downloading the P3 Tips Mobile App or by dialing **TIPS on your mobile device. All callers remain anonymous and can earn a cash reward

An Off-Duty Lafayette Sheriff's Deputy Was Going Home

A report was taken, and an investigation began to determine who was responsible for bringing the lumber and trailer.

On Tuesday, August 26, a deputy who was on his way home happened to spot the items.

Real Time Crime Center Agents and deputies quickly confirmed these were the items stolen from the 300 block of Sidney Martin Road near its intersection with Rim Road.

The trailer and lumber are worth several thousand dollars.

Who Was Arrested?

According to the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office, 39-year-old John Overton Young was booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center on a charge of theft.

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