The Lafayette Police Department has released a statement in connection to the “ANTIFA Takes River Ranch” Facebook event.
The event page hosted by the joke and satire Facebook page, cajUUUn Memes calls for “CAJUN COMRADES” to “RISE UP” and threatens to take over “the elite neighborhood known as River Ranch.” The Lafayette Police Department says there’s no credible evidence that the event will take place, but the public should still leave it up to the police to handle the potential situation.
Lafayette Consolidated Government said it would respond with a zero-tolerance policy and “whether joking or a hoax,” promoting disorderly conduct is irresponsible and reckless.
From the Lafayette Police Department:
In recent days, a Facebook event was created titled “ANTIFA Takes River Ranch”. This information was brought to the attention of investigators at the Lafayette Police Department. With the assistance of the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office, investigators have been diligently working and monitoring this event.
Through our investigation up to this point, there seems to be no credible evidence that suggests that this event will take place. There is believed to be no organization in the Acadiana area affiliated with this event.
The Lafayette Police Department and Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office are well prepared with a contingency plan in place should this event develop in the upcoming days.
Law enforcement takes all threats against citizens and property very seriously, and the safety of the community is our top priority.
Lastly, both the Lafayette Police Department and Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office are urging individuals in opposition of this event to allow law enforcement officials to address this event accordingly.
