YPD Swears in New Officers

Left to right: Assistant Chief Kenny Duhon, Jacob Abrams, Jalen Joseph, Marc Wright, Chief Jean Paul Broussard — Assistant Chief Kenny Duhon, Jacob Abrams, Jalen Joseph, Marc Wright, Chief Jean Paul Broussard. Photo from the Youngsville Police Department.

December 18, 2025 9:12 am

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Youngsville, LA (December 17, 2025) – New officers have been sworn in to the Youngsville Police Department.

Officer Jacob Abrams is beginning his law enforcement career in Youngsville.
Officer Jalen Joseph joins the department with experience from Louisiana Probation & Parole.
Officer Marc Wright brings two years of law enforcement experience from the Abbeville Police Department.

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