Tavis Briggs
Officers recovered weapons after a search.
Abbeville man arrested after officers respond to ‘shots fired’ call
On Jan. 12, 2022, at approximately 5:30 p.m. officers of the Abbeville Police Department responded to a “Shots Fired” call around the 1700 block of Isreal Parker Dr.
The subsequent investigation resulted in investigators securing a search warrant for the residence of Tavis Briggs of Abbeville.
The investigation led to the arrest of Tavis Briggs, who was booked at the Abbeville Police Department and transported to the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center. Briggs was booked on the following charges:
• Illegal Use of Weapons
• Obstruction of Justice
This incident is still under investigation, and more arrests are expected in this case. No further details regarding the investigation are being released at this time.
The Abbeville Police Department is asking that anyone who have any information regarding this or any crime, to please contact the Abbeville Police Department by calling 893-2511. You may contact our “Tips” line at 892-6777. All callers may remain anonymous. Citizens may also send anonymous tips through CrimeStoppers of Vermilion by calling 740-TIPS or the P3 app, which can be downloaded through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.