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Newly-appointed New Roads Police Chief discusses future of department
Posted 10:01 PM 3/25/2026 by Halle Jefferson
NEW ROADS - Major changes may be coming to the New Roads Police Department.
The city council appointed Zathan Boutan as the new police chief on Tuesday night. He is the 4th police chief the city has had since 2024, but he says he is not concerned as he transitions into the new role.
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