LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — A federal investigation is underway after routine background checks on workers contracted by the Lafayette Consolidated Government revealed multiple individuals hired by the contractor appeared to be in the United States without proper legal documentation, Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office said.

According to officials, though background checks on anyone entering the parish jail are required and routine,  this is the first recorded instance of this nature within the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center. Homeland Security Investigations was contacted to confirm the workers’ status, and in connection with doing so, determined further investigation was appropriate.

Five individuals determined to be in the United States without legal documentation were detained by Homeland Security Investigations agents, officials said.

Sheriff Mark Garber emphasized that the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office remains focused on the secure operation of the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center.

“We are committed to working collaboratively with local, state, and federal partners to address concerns that impact the safety and integrity of our parish jail and community,” Garber said.

LCG said in a news release that the workers were hired by an outside contractor, and were not directly employed by LCG.

“Lafayette Consolidated Government facilitated a purchase order on June 2, 2025 with David W. Stumpf, DBA: Stumpf Waterproofing Co. LLC to conduct emergency waterproofing repairs at the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center,” the release read. “It is LCG’s procedure, as part of our General Vendor Terms & Conditions, that vendors agree to ascertain and comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, and are responsible for their own actions and agents. At no time did LCG provide or contract directly with workers of Stumpf Waterproofing Co. LLC.”

At this time, the investigation remains ongoing. We will update as more information is released.

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