The Louisiana State Police Insurance Fraud / Auto Theft Unit (IFAT) has arrested four individuals following an investigation into an alleged automobile insurance fraud scheme in Iberia Parish
The investigation began after a criminal referral from Timber Creek Insurance Services and the Louisiana Department of Insurance Fraud Division regarding allegations of fraudulent insurance claims involving 29-year-old Rayshonte Oppenheimer, 32-year-old Briannie Butler, 24-year-old Passion Keal, and 33-year-old Quandalyn Bernard, all of New Iberia.
The investigation determined the suspects made false statements during the insurance claims process following a 2025 crash involving a Pelican Waste & Debris garbage truck. Had the claims been successful, the suspects could have collectively received approximately $4,000,000 in fraudulent compensation.
Between April 30 and May 1, 2026, investigators obtained arrest warrants for all four suspects for Automobile Insurance Fraud (Felony). The suspects were later apprehended or turned themselves in and booked into the Iberia Parish Jail.
Source: Louisiana State Police
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