Port Barre Taking Precautions Since Audit

The Town of Port Barre is making changes after a 2011 audit shows thousands of dollars missing.

Investigators say Jimmie "Jennie" Castille stole about 41-thousand dollars from the Port Barre Water Utility accounts. In 2012, the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office charged Castille with malfeasance in office and theft. Also, it was discovered that multiple meter deposits, receipt books and the work order registry log were missing.