Four New Iberia Residents Arrested In Alleged $4 Million Insurance Fraud Scheme
Louisiana State Police say four women from New Iberia have been arrested following an investigation into an alleged multi-million dollar automobile insurance fraud scheme in Iberia Parish.
According to the Louisiana State Police Insurance Fraud and Auto Theft Unit, the investigation began after a criminal referral from Timber Creek Insurance Services and the Louisiana Department of Insurance Fraud Division.
Investigators say the case centered around allegedly fraudulent insurance claims tied to a 2025 crash involving a Pelican Waste & Debris garbage truck.
State Police Identify Four Suspects
Authorities identified the suspects as:
- 29-year-old Rayshonte Oppenheimer
- 32-year-old Briannie Butler
- 24-year-old Passion Keal
- 33-year-old Quandalyn Bernard
All four women are from New Iberia.
State Police say investigators determined the suspects were allegedly involved during the insurance claims process connected to the crash.
According to officials, if the claims had been successful, the suspects could have collectively received approximately $4 million in fraudulent compensation.
Arrest Warrants Obtained In April And May
Between April 30 and May 1, 2026, investigators secured arrest warrants for all four women on felony Automobile Insurance Fraud charges.
Authorities say the suspects were later apprehended or turned themselves in before being booked into the Iberia Parish Jail.
Additional details about the alleged scheme or how the claims were flagged have not yet been released.
State Police Warn Public About Insurance Fraud
Louisiana State Police say insurance fraud remains a serious criminal offense that can drive up costs for consumers and businesses across the state.
Officials are encouraging the public to report suspicious activity through the Louisiana State Analytical and Fusion Exchange website, the LSP Suspicious Activity Hotline, or the See Send smartphone app.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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