Frederick ready to get to work as new Judge
Not long after the start of the new year, a new judge will be seated in Vermilion Parish.
Tommy Frederick is set to be sworn on Jan. 4 as the new Division C Judge for the 15th Judicial District. He won a runoff against Ricky LaFleur on Dec. 5.
Frederick thanked the voters for their support. The 15th Judicial District includes Vermilion, Acadia and Lafayette Parishes. However, only those in Vermilion Parish voted for Division C Judge. Frederick received 2,898 votes (50%). LaFleur had 2,857 (50%).