ARNAUDVILLE, La. — Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has partnered with dozens of local law enforcement agencies across Louisiana, including the Arnaudville Police Department in St. Landry Parish, as part of a federal program that allows local officers to enforce certain aspects of U.S. immigration law.

The Arnaudville Police Department recently joined ICE's 287(g) program under the task force model, which gives officers limited immigration authority while performing routine police duties. Click here to read more about the program.

"At the end of the day, we have laws to enforce and my job is to be the best equipped I can to handle anything for the town of Arnaudville, the citizens we are charged to protect, and all the visitors," Police Chief Josh Ross said.

Ross said ICE rea

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