WARD 3 MARSHAL'S OFFICE

Ward 3 is located in Calcasieu Parish and covers the greater Lake Charles area; south of Moss Bluff starting at the river and spanning to the Calcasieu/Cameron Parish line, bordered on the east by Highway 397/Ward Line Road and on the west by the lakes and river.


The Marshal and his deputies seek to protect and serve while treating all people in a fair and equitable manner. By enforcing the law and preserving the peace, the Marshal’s Office enhances the quality of life for all.


MEET THE MARSHAL

Marshal Keller has over 30 years of law enforcement experience. He rose through the Lake Charles Police Department ranks and retired as Captain. Before retiring, he had direct command over the Uniform Patrol, Community Policing, Traffic, Field Training Coordinator, K-9, and the jail.  After retiring, Marshal Keller was employed by the City of Lake Charles as the Community Safety Liaison on the mayor’s administrative team. He continues the practice of commitment by ensuring leadership and development training for deputies. In addition, the Marshal has mentored officers and deputies who have risen through the ranks.


Marshal Keller has been honored with many awards throughout his career, including Supervisor of the Year, Officer of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, NAACP Law Enforcement Award, and Kiwanis North Lake Chares Law Enforcement Award. In addition, he spearheaded countless programs such as the Clergy and Law Enforcement Academy, Cops and Cribs, and connected officers with our youth in the “Read with Me Program,” plus other community bridging programs throughout the city.


On December 7, 2020, Keller was elected with 63% of the vote, becoming the first African American Ward 3 City Marshal in the history of the office.  His focus is on Deputy training and community service, and he leads with Experience, Dedication, and Compassion. To keep abreast of current issues, Marshal Keller is an active member of the Louisiana Marshals and City Constables Association and the National Constables and Marshals Association.


Projected new programs for 2022 are the Senior Citizen Luncheon and the Marshal Keller’s Summer Fun Day for rising 4th and 5th-grade youth.  Marshal Keller continues to work on expanding pay for law enforcement and ensuring deputies have the safest and latest technology and equipment.

Marshal Keller has been married to Jannie Broussard Keller for over 30 years and is the father of three children and eight grandchildren. He is a deacon at Union Zion Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Joseph J. Bernard, Sr.

Duties of the Marshal’s Office Include:

  • Provide security for Lake Charles City Court
  • Execute arrest warrants issued by the court
  • Serve orders issued by the court, such as garnishments, repossessions and evictions
  • Provide prisoner transport
  • Assist other law enforcement agencies when called upon
  • Security for community events such as parades, races and festivals
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  • Enforce all state, parish and city laws


Faith

In law enforcement, living the Christian faith means upholding ethics not only because it is legally and professionally prudent, but because of the officer's desire to please God and abide by His word.

Commitment

We are committed to upholding the highest levels of integrity of our law enforcement officers, and will act only in the public interest without consideration of their private interests.

Community

Serving our community with professionalism, integrity, and understanding. Upholding the judicial system and protecting the law, the court, and most importantly, the people, are our ultimate goals.

Chief Deputy Marshal

Robert "Rocky" Rhodes

Chief Deputy Marshal Robert Rhodes began his law enforcement career at the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office as a Criminal Patrol Division Deputy. After serving there for several years, Chief Rhodes joined the Lake Charles Police Department. Starting in the Patrol Division, he worked his way up thru the ranks. He served as both an officer and supervisor in the Patrol, Identification, Jail, Administration, Homeland Security and Community Policing Divisions. Chief Rhodes served for ten years as task force agent on the Federal Bureau of Investigation Joint Terrorism Task Force (F.B.I./J.T.T.F.). Concurrent to this, he served on the U.S. Coast Guard Area Maritime Security Committee (A.M.S.C.). Chief Deputy Rhodes retired with thirty plus years of service at the Lake Charles Police Department.


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