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LA Man Arrested Attempted Murder Of “Critically Injured” Turkey Creek Police Chief

Zackery Shane Deville has been named by Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s deputies as the man arrested in connection with the Tuesday night stabbing of Turkey Creek Police Chief, Robert Glen Leggett. Leggett was “critically injured” in the incident.

24-year-old Deville, (whose Facebook page lists his current job as “cooking meth,”) was booked on attempted first-degree murder and criminal trespassing. He’s currently being held without bond.

Turkey Creek’s chief of police was transported to Rapides Medical Center, a release from the sheriff states.

Leggett underwent emergency surgery and now is in the ICU of RMC, the release states.

Deputies say that Leggett was trying to arrest Deville for trespassing, but Deville fought with him, brandished a knife and then stabbed Leggett across the left cheek.

Turkey Creek Mayor Heather Cloud issued a statement on the incident:

Late yesterday evening our Chief was called out to a disturbance. Drug activity appears to be involved. Our Chief sustained stabbing injuries to both his face and neck. A suspect was arrested at the scene and our Chief was transported to Rapides Medical Center where he is being treated for his injuries. The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Department is handling the investigation and will release information as they are able given this is an active investigation.

The Village of Turkey Creek is grateful to God for preserving our Chief’s life and we ask for continued prayers for our Chief, his family and our Village. source

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