BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Authorities in West Feliciana Parish are investigating a series of mysterious drone sightings reported over the past few weeks. The West Feliciana Sheriff’s Office said it had received multiple reports of unidentified drones, some as large as five feet in diameter, flying near critical infrastructure beginning on Dec. 24. Sheriff Brian Spillman confirmed that eyewitnesses also reported seeing multiple objects flying simultaneously, indicating that the flights may be coordinated. “At this time, we have no reason to believe these sightings pose a threat to public safety. However, it’s very concerning, and we’re treating this as a criminal violation since they’ve been spotted over areas where drone flight is prohibited,” said Spillman. Can you shoot a drone down in Louisiana? FAA and state laws explained Spillman said the sheriff's office is working with local, state and federal agencies to identify the drones and their operators. “If these reports are accurate, these are not Christmas toys being operated by a hobbyist,” he said. According to Spillman, eyewitnesses, including deputies, have seen the drones at altitudes ranging from 200 to over 500 feet. The sheriff's office said the suspected drones tend to hover over certain areas for extended periods and then disappear into the night. So far, all sightings have occurred after dark. Spillman said that there have been no indications that these flights pose a hostile threat to people or property. Anyone who has information, or sees unusual activity, can call the West Feliciana Dispatch Center at 225-784-3136. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said federal law allows public safety officials to take any action they find necessary to address the threat. "The fact that it may be aviation-related activity does not impact this authority. What’s most important is that the threat is eliminated. I’ll continue to provide assistance as needed to Sheriff Spillman and public officials in our state on this issue," Murrill said. Latest News Reported drone sightings in West Feliciana Parish under investigation North Louisiana bonfire shooting leaves 6 hurt, officials say Vance says those who ‘committed violence’ on Jan. 6 ‘obviously’ shouldn’t be pardoned How can winter weather affect people with Alzheimer's, dementia? St. Helena Parish man wanted on rape charges taken into custody