Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre wishes to inform the public on the truth behind a recent social media rumor involving a white dot or sticker found on a vehicle windshield. The rumor suggests that these are used by sex traffickers
UPDATE: Third Suspect Wanted in Marydale Shooting
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a third person is wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred on October 31 in the Marydale community in Thibodaux. George Ward (age 28) of Thibodaux is wanted for attempted murder in the
2017 Tax Notices Being Sent to Property Owners
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has begun the process of mailing out 52, 020 tax notices to Lafourche Parish property owners. Of that number, 11,590 are homestead exempt and owe no taxes. A total of $120,568,870.32
Concealed Handgun Course Slated for Saturday, December 16
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced a Concealed Handgun Training Course will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at the LPSO Shooting Range Facility located at 3451 Highway 182 in Raceland. The class will begin at 8:00 a.m. and last
Seat Belt Checkpoint Planned for Wednesday, November 15
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will conduct a seat belt checkpoint during the daytime hours of Wednesday, November 15, 2017, in Lafourche Parish. During the checkpoint, deputies will be checking motorists for seat belt and safety seat
Woman Arrested on Multiple Charges after Falsely Accusing a Man of Domestic Abuse
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Covington woman has been arrested on several charges after falsely accusing a Thibodaux man of domestic abuse. Sandra Brooks (age 49) faces charges including domestic abuse, defamation, and filing a false report. On
Raceland Man Arrested for Rape of a Child Approximately Ten Years Ago
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of Michael Lirette Sr. (age 66) of Raceland on Tuesday. Lirette is charged with First Degree Rape stemming from an incident involving a juvenile which occurred approximately ten years ago. Juvenile detectives
Belle Rose Man Arrested for Fifth DWI Offense
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of Donald Bolden (age 37) of Belle Rose for his fifth DWI offense. Just after 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 5, deputies conducted a traffic stop along LA Highway 309 in Thibodaux.
Cut Off Man Arrested for Second Degree Rape of a Teenager
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of Jericho Helmer (age 23) of Cut Off for Second Degree Rape. An investigation began on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 1 when a teenage girl did not come home from school.
UPDATE: Victim in Marydale Shooting Succumbs to Injuries
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a 19-year-old female shot on October 31 in Marydale has died as a result of her injuries. Shantell Pollard of Thibodaux died on Friday, November 3. She had been in critical condition since the