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Westlake Man Faces Multiple Charges Including Domestic Battery, Child Endangerment, and Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile

By Calcasieu Staff

Published October 06, 2025

Westlake, Louisiana - A 45-year-old Westlake man is facing multiple serious charges following a week-long investigation by the Westlake Police Department that began with a domestic violence report.

Douglas James Veillon, 45, of Westlake, Louisiana, was initially arrested on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, after police were notified of domestic abuse battery with child endangerment. He was booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center on these charges.

The case expanded the following day when Veillon was charged with violation of a restraining order on Sept. 30, 2025. Police investigators continued their work on the case throughout the week.

During their investigation, police determined that Veillon had been observed on two separate occasions engaging in lewd acts with a stuffed doll while in the presence of a minor. This discovery led to additional charges being filed against the suspect.

On Oct. 6, 2025, Veillon was charged with two counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile. His bond has been set at $250,000.

The investigation was led by Detective Sergeant Wright, with assistance from Senior Corporal Lewis, Senior Corporal Dennis, Officer Piper, Officer Gaspard and Officer Henry.

Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment is a serious felony charge in Louisiana that involves committing domestic violence while a child is present. Indecent behavior with a juvenile refers to the intentional commission of any lewd or lascivious act in the presence of a person under 17 years of age.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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