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Lake Charles Father Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Missing Children Believed to Be with Non-Custodial Mother
LAKE CHARLES, LA – A father in Lake Charles is seeking assistance in locating his two young children, who are believed to be in the custody of their non-custodial mother despite a court order mandating their return.
Six-year-old Cohen Desormeaux and five-year-old Colton Desormeaux are listed as missing on the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s website.
While authorities have issued an arrest warrant for their mother, 41-year-old Sharlene Desormeaux, investigators do not believe the children are in immediate danger.
According to the children’s father, Chase Desormeaux, he last saw his sons on June 12 in Lake Charles.
A judge later ordered Sharlene Desormeaux to return the children to him, but she allegedly refused to comply.
After months of unsuccessful attempts to contact her, Chase Desormeaux reported the matter to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office (CPSO) on October 30.
CPSO spokesperson Kayla Vincent confirmed that detectives attempted multiple times to reach Sharlene Desormeaux but were unsuccessful.
Consequently, on November 3, a warrant was issued for her arrest on a misdemeanor charge of obstruction of a court order. Her bond was set at $25,000.
Court documents indicate that Chase Desormeaux was granted sole custody of the children on November 15, and the formal custody order was signed on November 18. He reported the children missing that same day.
Authorities believe Sharlene Desormeaux has left the Calcasieu Parish area.
However, an Amber Alert has not been issued because officials do not consider the children to be in immediate danger.
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate, and anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Cohen and Colton Desormeaux is urged to contact CPSO at (337) 491-3795.
The family, represented by attorney Samuel Ducote, is offering a reward for any information that leads to the safe recovery of the children.
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AHA and Health-ISAC Joint Threat Bulletin: Potential Terror Threat Targeting the Health Sector
The American Hospital Association (AHA) and Health-ISAC have issued a joint threat bulletin following the discovery of a social media post suggesting the active planning of a coordinated, multi-city terrorist attack on hospitals in the coming weeks.
This bulletin is being shared out of an abundance of caution to heighten awareness and preparedness within the healthcare sector.
The AHA and Health-ISAC are actively collaborating with the FBI to assess the threat and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
At this time, authorities have not been able to corroborate or discredit the credibility of the threat.
While foreign terrorist organizations typically do not announce planned attacks in advance, the wide circulation of this post could inspire malicious activity against healthcare facilities.
Given the potential risks, health sector organizations are urged to take this threat seriously and review security measures.
- Review Emergency Response Plans
- Evaluate physical security, cybersecurity, and emergency management protocols to ensure preparedness.
- Strengthen coordination efforts between security teams and local law enforcement.
- Increase Situational Awareness
- Monitor suspicious individuals, vehicles, or activities near healthcare facilities.
- Ensure staff and security personnel remain alert and report any unusual behavior immediately.
- Engage with Law Enforcement
- Enhance collaboration with local, state, and federal authorities to facilitate rapid response if necessary.
- Report any concerning incidents directly to law enforcement agencies.
On March 18, 2025, a user identified as AXactual posted a message on X (formerly Twitter) referencing plans for a coordinated terrorist attack targeting healthcare organizations across multiple U.S. cities.
Authorities are analyzing the details of the post to determine its legitimacy and potential threat level.
Organizations within the healthcare sector are advised to remain vigilant and proactive in security measures. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
For any suspicious activity or credible threats, organizations should immediately notify local law enforcement and relevant security teams.