Lafayette Police Chief Toby Aguillard resigned his post effective today, January 6th. The move comes months after Incoming Lafayette Mayor President Josh Guillory asked Aguillard to resign.
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Aguillard released this statement to the media Monday afternoon:
Statement to the Media
From Toby Aguillard
After careful thought and prayerful reflection, I have decided to resign as Chief of Police of Lafayette, effective January 6, 2020. I will forever be grateful for having had the opportunity to lead one of the finest police departments in our country.
Lafayette’s history has proven that a legal battle between the chief of police and a newly elected mayor causes disruption and stress among the officers, the parties involved, and the citizens. I have no desire to be a part of such turmoil. I hope that my resigning will allow the department and the community to move forward.
Know that I have developed a deep admiration for the men and women of the Lafayette Police Department and I will continue to pray for their safety and success.
I sincerely thank the citizens of Lafayette for their support and I look forward to staying here in Acadiana with my family for years to come.
Toby Aguillard
Chief of Police
Lt. Scott Morgan was announced as the interim police chief. No word yet who will be appointed to the position of Chief of Police.
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