LAFAYETTE, La. – United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced that a Lafayette man pleaded guilty last week to firing a gun at a postal worker. 
David C. Sonnier, 40, Lafayette, La., pleaded guilty Wednesday before U.S. District Judge Richard T. Haik to one count of discharging a firearm during commission of a crime of violence. According to the guilty plea, Sonnier shot a Hi Point 9 mm semi-automatic pistol on March 27, 2014 at the door of the postal worker’s vehicle passing in front of Sonnier’s home. The bullet passed through the driver’s side door and the postal worker’s pant leg before becoming lodged in the opposite side of the vehicle, which caused approximately $1,178 of damage.
Sonnier faces up to 10 years to life in prison, five years of supervised release, a $250,000 fine and restitution. A sentencing date was not set.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the FBI and the Lafayette Police Department investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph T. Mickel is prosecuting the case.
“David C. Sonnier, 40, Lafayette, La., pleaded guilty Wednesday before U.S. District Judge Richard T. Haik…”
“Daigle faces up to 10 years to life in prison…”
Who is Daigle?
Good catch Thomas – we noticed that and have written the U.S. Attorney’s Office – Western District of Louisiana for their response…no answer as yet. We will correct when we receive their response. PEN
Thomas – heard back from the U.S. Attorney’s office and they said “Corrected, thanks!!!” – However, I checked the official press release again and Daigle is still there – so, I just corrected PEN’s article. Thanks for visiting PEN!