ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KLFY) -- St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz has launched an investigation into a former deputy following allegations of favoritism.

The investigation comes after former fleet manager Elliot Bertrand was convicted this week of stealing over $15,000 from the Sheriff's Office. Bertrand used the office's credit card for personal expenses, including repairs to his horse trailer and equipment for his mud bike.

"The jail administrator allowed Bertrand to go home without being processed as the judge ordered," Guidroz stated. "And that is a no, no, because people will automatically think that I'm playing favorites with Mr. Bertrand."

Guidroz explained that Bertrand, who was once a respected employee, was ordered by Judge Doherty to be booked into jail following his c

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