A joint investigation conducted by the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Prisons resulted in the arrest of four men from the Acadiana region who are accused of attempting to smuggle contraband into the Federal Prison located in Grant Parish.

Authorities report that the operation led to the arrest of:

Joshua Gray, 31, of Lafayette — charged with Taking Contraband into a Penal Institution

Nathaniel Mouton, 36, of Lafayette — charged with Taking Contraband into a Penal Institution

Kameryn Robertson, 20, of Breaux Bridge — charged with Taking Contraband into a Penal Institution

Christian Fitzgerald, 42, of Lafayette — charged with Taking Contraband into a Penal Institution

Sheriff’s Office officials stated that the investigation remains ongoing and additional details may be released as the case progresses.

The Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office thanked federal partners for their cooperation and emphasized that smuggling attempts pose serious risks to the safety and security of correctional staff, inmates, and the public.