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Battery complaint filed against Rayne mayor; D.A. has police findings

A battery complaint filed against Mayor Charles “Chuck” Robichaux has been turned over to the district attorney’s office for review.
Police Chief Carroll Stelly said Tuesday that the complaint was filed more than a week ago by James Montgomery, a member of the Veterans Park Task Force appointed by Robichaux.
“I received a complaint from Mr. Montgomery and I had a detective investigate it,” Stelly said. “We turned our findings over to the district attorney’s office. The district attorney will make a determination as to whether or not formal charges are filed.”
Montgomery told police the mayor committed the battery during a November meeting of the Veterans Park Task Force at Rayne City Hall where they were discussing the Veterans Park.
Robichaux acknowledged that the two did argue during the meeting, but denies there was any physical contact.
“We got into an argument. Everyone has arguments. That’s all it was,” Robichaux said. “I didn’t touch him, he didn’t touch me. Arguing is not battery.”
A call to Montgomery was not returned as of press time.

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