Ex-Leesville deputy marshal arrested for $82K theft from office

LEESVILLE, La. (WNTZ) – In December 2024, the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office (VPSO) and the Leesville City Marshal’s Office (LCMO) requested the Louisiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division (LSP CID) to investigate a theft of funds from the LCMO. 

As a result of the investigation and information obtained, it was revealed that former Leesville Chief Deputy Marshal Kim Pollock had stolen approximately $82,000 of funds from September 2022 through December 2024.

On March 26, 2025, LSP CID obtained a warrant for Pollock’s arrest for theft (over $25,000) and malfeasance in office. This morning, Pollock was arrested for the outstanding warrants and booked at the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office without incident.  

The Louisiana State Police will serve as the lead investigative agency.  The investigation remains active and ongoing.  There is no further information available at this time.

The Louisiana State Police online reporting system is also available to the public through a convenient and secure reporting form that is submitted to the appropriate investigators. Citizens can access the form by visiting www.lsp.org and clicking the Suspicious Activity link or calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.