Two Kaplan men arrested for allegedly stealing copper

According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon, two Kaplan men have been arrested and booked into the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center on burglary charges following good team work from his patrol and Criminal Investigations Divisions.
This past Saturday, the patrol division was advised by Investigators that warrants had been obtained on three individuals for the burglary of a TV tower Northwest of Kaplan where approximately $3,000 of copper was taken and requested assistance in locating and arresting these individuals.
Sheriff Couvillon stated that while Deputy Jill Foster was patrolling her zone she observed a vehicle parked on Red Road south of Hwy. 14 with its headlights turned off and as she turned around to investigate the situation the vehicle activated its headlights and began to drive off.
Officer Foster recognized one of the wanted individuals in the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop which led to the arrest of Neil Vincent (Date of birth 5/12/76) of 17533 Dalton Road in Kaplan, and Thomas Clark (Date of birth 01/02/66) of 17533 Dalton Road. Kaplan. Two of the three men are wanted in connection with the aforementioned burglary.
Bonds on both individuals are set at $20,000.
Sheriff Couvillon says that detectives are also currently searching for Wesley Meaux (Date of birth 11/16/63) of 2205 Paul Ed Drive from Abbeville. He is the third person wanted in connection of the same burglary. If anyone knows the whereabouts of this individual you are urged to contact the Vermilion Parish Criminal Investigations Division at 898-4403.
Sheriff Couvillon said he applauds Deputy Foster for being observant and feels lucky to have her and all the employees working with the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office.