Probe into fake paperwork at OMV locations in Acadiana results in five arrests

Shown here, the Louisiana main office of Motor Vehicles in Baton Rouge. A statewide network outage has closed OMV services on Thurs., May 18.

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Louisiana State Police Insurance Fraud/Auto Theft Unit collaborated with the Breaux Bridge Office of Motor Vehicles for an investigation into fraudulent paperwork being processed at multiple offices that has resulted in five arrests. The probe began on March 28 after supervisors at the Breaux Bridge OMV reported a rise in suspicious activity. Authorities uncovered numerous fraudulent documents, including fake proofs of insurance, bills of sale, and vehicle titles.



The following suspects were booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center: Maria Herrera-Alvarez, 36, charged with 36 counts of filing false public records Winston Mora Perez, 25, charged with 36 counts of filing false public records Jose Alarcon, 34, charged with 12 counts of filing false public records and one count of operating a vehicle without lawful presence in the U.S. The following suspects were booked into the St.

Landry Parish Jail: Siervo Amador, 32, charged with 32 counts of filing false public records David Amador, 19, charged with 32 counts of filing false public records The investigation is ongoing..