The INDsider -> Leslie Turk FRI, FEB 27 5:04AM by Leslie Turk

Former IceGator, bar owner Eric Cloutier arrested

Last night KLFY-TV10 broke the story of former IceGator and downtown bar owner Eric Cloutier's arrest on hundreds of charges ranging from theft to money laundering and racketeering. Cloutier's downtown establishments are Karma Nightclub and Marley's.

The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Department arrested Cloutier on warrants issued by the state's Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control. His bond was set at $100,000, according to KLFY's story.

The state office tells the INDsider information on the investigation will not be available until after 2 p.m. today.

Read KLFY's story here.

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written by Ted Martin , February 27, 2009 - 05:15 pm

I remember Cloutier well from his days as an IceGator. Judging by all of the charges listed on the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's daily arrest website, Eric has some explaining to do. For his sake, I hope he's not guilty of any of it.

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written by Frost Bite , February 27, 2009 - 08:04 pm

A former professional athlete; a bar owner; is arrested? I am shocked. This just never happens.

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written by Jean-Patrick , March 27, 2009 - 03:27 pm

Les nouvelles vont tres vite.... toute la gang est avec toi mon homme... c'est surment rien de grave.... a bientot....

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written by diva , January 12, 2010 - 04:14 pm

some reports say he is the son of T J Cloutier, this is not true

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