Onalaska Man Faces New Felony Charges
Onalaska Man Faces New Felony charges as investigators expand probe into May suspicious death case
ONALASKA, TEXAS — Polk County investigators have filed additional felony charges against Cody Allen Laviolette, 36, as the sheriff’s office continues examining his possible connection to the May 23, 2026 suspicious death of Kelly Taylor Mariah Little, a case that left Little’s three children without their mother.
Authorities say the investigation into Little’s death prompted multiple witnesses to come forward, providing evidence that led detectives to scrutinize Laviolette’s activities. As the case widened, several women also reported prior interactions with Laviolette, according to the sheriff’s department.
On the evening of July 10, 2026, deputies arrested Laviolette on two felony charges:
- Aggravated Assault (Felony 2)
- Unlawful Restraint (Felony 3)
Six days later, on July 16, 2026, investigators submitted two additional felony charges:
- Continuous Sexual Assault of a Child (Felony 1)
- Aggravated Assault causing Serious Bodily Injury with a Deadly Weapon (Felony 1)
A judge is reviewing Texas’ updated violent offender statute, which allows courts to impose no bond on certain high risk defendants. According to the sheriff’s office, the review is intended to determine whether denying bond on the new charges is warranted to protect the community and prevent further acts of violence.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says the investigation remains active and may expand further as more individuals come forward. Detectives are urging anyone who believes they may have been a victim or who witnessed criminal activity involving Laviolette to contact investigators.
Witness information “may assist in addressing these matters and advancing the ongoing investigation,” the department said.
Individuals with information are asked to reach out to investigators Craig Finegan, Jessi Stanton, or Kayla Hemperly at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 936‑327‑6810.
The suspect remains in the Polk County Jail pending additional bond hearings. All suspects are innocent unless proven guilt in the court of law.
