Acadia Parish, Louisiana – The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of 35-year-old Michael James Mouton of Rayne on charges of Attempted First Degree Murder, Assault by Drive By Shooting, Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property, and Illegal Use of a Dangerous Weapon.

The Sheriff’s Office reports that the shooting occurred on Osage Trail on December 13, 2024. According to APSO, the suspect, who is the estranged boyfriend of the resident, fired multiple shots at the victim’s residence before fleeing the area.

Authorities say the bullets struck the residence which was occupied by multiple people although no victims were hit.