08/27/2026
August 26, 2026
Jeanerette Police Department Announces Arrest of Department Employee
The Jeanerette Police Department announces the arrest of former Communication Officer Javier Hall an employee of the Jeanerette Police Department, following an investigation into alleged misconduct. Mr. Hall was arrested and booked on charges of nonconsensual disclosure of private images and malfeasance in office.
The allegations involve the disclosure of private images belonging to an individual who was not arrested, detained, investigated, or otherwise involved in any police contact or law-enforcement matter related to the circumstances under investigation. The images were private, and their alleged disclosure is the subject of the criminal allegations against the employee.
The decision to arrest one of our own is never taken lightly. However, the responsibility of law enforcement is to uphold the law fairly and impartially. That responsibility does not change based upon an individual's position, rank, tenure, or status as a member of this agency.
No one is above the law—not even one of our own.
The allegations in this matter are serious and have been addressed through the appropriate investigative and legal processes. Our department remains committed to accountability, transparency, and maintaining the public trust entrusted to us by the citizens of Jeanerette.
At the same time, the filing of criminal charges is not a determination of guilt. Mr. Hall is entitled to due process and the presumption of innocence unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. The department will respect the judicial process and will not compromise the integrity of the legal proceedings by commenting on matters that should properly be addressed in court.
We also recognize the sensitive nature of allegations involving the nonconsensual disclosure of private images. Out of respect for the privacy and dignity of the individual involved, the department will not release, reproduce, or unnecessarily discuss the contents of any private material.
We want to make clear that the alleged actions of one individual do not define this department, the men and women who serve it, or the City of Jeanerette as a whole.
The vast majority of our officers come to work every day committed to serving their community with honor, professionalism, integrity, and respect. Their dedication should not be diminished by the alleged conduct of an individual.
Our badge carries significant authority, and with that authority comes an equally significant responsibility. When that responsibility is alleged to have been violated, we must be willing to act—even when doing so involves one of our own.
Accountability is not selective. Transparency is not conditional. The law applies to everyone.
This arrest is not a reflection of a desire to protect the department's image; rather, it reflects our obligation to protect the integrity of the office we hold and the trust placed in us by the community.
Any additional information that can lawfully and responsibly be released will be provided as the matter develops.
Our commitment remains unchanged: to protect the public, uphold the law, maintain the highest standards of professional conduct, and earn the trust of the community we serve.
Chief Terrance Moore Sr.
