To Report Criminal Activity Call:
Main Line: 225.219.3944 or 225.219.3694
Customer Service Center: 225.219.5337 / 1.866.896.5337
  The Department of Environmental Quality has more than 160 field staff conducting inspections, responding to complaints or participating in field activity as part of their regular duty. These professionals are the eyes and ears of the department. By working as a team with the DEQ Criminal Investigation Division,the department is able to better complete its mission of protecting human health and the environment, while promoting economic development. Working together, all DEQ staff can help ensure a level playing field for all and guarantee that those who commitenvironmental crimes are dealt with appropriately.
In The News
- Bulk Storage Company ordered to Pay $350,000 for violation of the Clean Water Act 9 (Jan. 18. 2012)
- Rapides Parish Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Disposal of Wastes (Jan. 18, 2012)
- DEQ Investigating Illegal Dumping of Oil in Jefferson Davis Parish (Jan. 6, 2012)
- City of Pineville Sentenced in Illegal Discharge Case (Jan. 4, 2012)
- Oil Company Representatives Surrender to Authorities (Dec. 8, 2011)
- Company and Operator Plead Guilty to Violation of the Clean Water Act for Discharging Oily Wastewater into the Harvey Canal (Nov. 9, 2011)
- Louisiana Businessmen Plead Guilty to Illegal Disposal of Solid Waste (Nov. 9, 2011)
- Lafayette Man Pleads Guilty to Unauthorized Discharge of Pollutants (Nov. 4, 2011)
- Judge Sentences St. Landry Parish Man to Jail for Environmental Crimes (Oct. 19, 2011)
- Pelican Refining Charged with Air Monitoring Violations (Sept. 7, 2011)
- Jury Finds Evangeline Parish Man Guilty of Environmental Crimes (Sept. 2, 2011)
- Lake Charles Oil Refinery Executive Pleads Guilty to Violations of the Clean Air Act ( July 6, 2011)
- New Orleans Plant Owner and His Company Sentenced on Environmental Crimes in St. James Parish (June 10, 2011)
- West Monroe Water System Operator sentenced to Prison on Water Permit Violations (June 9, 2011)
- DEQ Arrests Men in Washington and Ouachita Parishes and Obtains Conviction in Ascension (May 24, 2011)
- Sulphur Man Pleads Guilty to the Illegal Disposal of Materials (April 12, 2011)
- DEQ-CID Obtains Arrest Warrants for Four Men for Illegal Disposal and Criminal Damage to Property (March 2, 2011)
- Environmental Compliance Solutions, LLC, and former Iberia Parish Sheriff Sentenced in Clean Water Act Violation (Feb. 18, 2011)
- Two Louisianas Arrested on Felony Counts for Waste Tire Violations (Feb. 17, 2011)
- Owner and Operator of Wastewater Treatment Facilities Convicted of Clean Water Act Violations (Jan. 25, 2011)
- Rapides Parish man Arrested for Illegal Disposal of Waste (Jan. 20, 2011)
- DEQ Presents Awards to New Orleans City and Parish Employees for Surveillance Operation (Jan. 14, 2011)
- Two Arrested as Part of Operation in New Orleans East (Dec. 14, 2010)
- Partnership between DEQ, EPA and City Puts Emphasis on Environmental Issues in New Orleans East (Dec. 8, 2010)
- DEQ-CID Arrests Texas Man for Alleged Filing of False Public Records (Dec. 1, 2010)
- Lake Charles Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Dumping in Jefferson Davis Parish (Sept. 24, 2010)
- Environmental Compliance Solutions, LLC and Owner Plead Guilty to Clean Water Act Violation (Sept. 22, 2010)
- Natchitoches Man Sentenced on Charge of Filing False Public Documents ( Sept. 8, 2010)
- DEQ Arrests Opelousas Man for Multiple Violations of Environmental Permits in St. Landry Parish (July 22, 2010)
- DEQ-CID Arrests LaSalle Parish Man for Alleged Illegal Dumping of Cooking Oil and Grease (July 21, 2010)
- Houma Man Arrested on Multiple Charges Relating to the Illegal Disposal of Waste Tires (July 9, 2010)
- Natchitoches Man Pleads Guilty to Filing False Public Documents Charge (July 8, 2010)
- DEQ Re-Arrests Man for Submission of False Documentation (July 2, 2010)
- Sulphur Man Arrested for Illegal Disposal of Hazardous Materials into a Storm Drain (June 10, 2010)
- Two Plead Guilty to Littering and Trespassing in Beauregard Parish (May 18, 2010)
- Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Felony Unlawful Disposal of Hazardous Waste (May 6, 2010)
- Westwego Man Arrested for Fraud Pertaining to Waste Tire Program (May 4, 2010)
- DEQ-CID Arrests an Iberville Parish Man for Alleged Illegal Dumping of Pollutants (April 23, 2010)
- DEQ-CID Arrests Man for Alleged Felony Forgery (April 16, 2010)
- DEQ Announces Agreement with Calcasieu to help fight Litter (Mar 31, 2010)
- DEQ arrests Evangeline Parish Plant Manager for Environmental Violations (Feb 18, 2010)
- DEQ-CID, State Police Arrest Calcasieu Parish man for burning Hazardous Wastes (Feb 4, 2010)
- Harvey Man Arrested for Fraud Pertaining to Waste Tire Program (Dec 8, 2009)
- New Orleans Area Demolition Contractor and Companies Plead Guilty (Nov 17, 2009)
- DEQ and LSP Partner to Investigate Environmental Crimes (Nov 16, 2009)
- DEQ-CID Member of Public Corruption Working Group with FBI (Oct 30,2009)
- DEQ Announces Caddo Lake Protection Initiative (Sept. 25, 2009)
- DEQ and LDWF Partner to Fight Litter and Illegal Dumping (August 21, 2009)
- Bossier City Man Sentenced for Illegal Disposal of Solid Waste (July 16, 2009)
- Ethel Man Sentenced to 24 Months Criminal Probation for Illegally Burning Tires(July 8, 2009)
- Kenner Company and Owner Sentenced to $39,000 in Fines and Costs for Environmental Crimes (June 30,2009)
- Ouachita Wastewater Company and Owner Sentenced for Environmental Crimes (June 23, 2009)
- Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Discharge of a Pollutant (June 9, 2009)
- DEQ and its Partners Arrest Water System Operator from West Monroe (June 4, 2009)
- DEQ Arrests Vacherie Plant Manager for Environmental Violations (June 3, 2009)
- DEQ-CID Arrests Man for Illegal Dumping of Solid Waste (May 29, 2009)
- DEQ-CID Arrests Vacherie Businessman for Environmental Violations (May 28, 2009)
- DEQ-CID Arrests New Orleans Area Demolition Contractor (April 30, 2009)
- Natchitoches Man Arrested (April 8, 2009)
- Guilty plea entered in illegal disposal case in Ventress(January 15, 2009)
What Is Criminal Activity
Criminal cases are usually selected based on if an activity causes significant environmental harm or if there is intentional wrongdoing.
Examples Of Significant Environmental Harm
- Actual harm that can be demonstrated that has harmful impact on human health or the environment.
- Failure to report an actual discharge,
- Release or emission that has harmful impact on human health or the environment.
- A trend of illegal conduct in a particular industry.
Examples Of Intentional Wrongdoing
- History of repeated violations.
- Deliberate misconduct.
- Concealment of misconduct of falsification of records.
- Tampering with monitoring equipment.
- Operating without a permit or other required documentation
If there is ever a question concerning criminal activity or the possibility of criminal activity, call CID. The Criminal Investigation Division works with local law enforcement agents throughout the state as well as district attorneys in an effort to deter people from conducting illegal activity that will be detrimental to human health and the environment.
If anyone thinks they have knowledge of criminal activity,
Please call CID at any of these numbers:
Main Line: 225.219.3944 or 225.219.3694
Customer Service Center: 225.219.5337 / 1.866.896.5337
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