Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced Rusty Lebouef (age 36) of Golden Meadow is wanted for Sexual Battery of a child under the age of 13. In June 2017, juvenile detectives opened an investigation after speaking with the victim. Through
Several Thousand Dollars of Property Stolen in Bayou Blue Burglary
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the burglary of a mobile home and a shed in Bayou Blue wherein several thousand dollars
Man Wielding Cane Knife Arrested for Threatening Citizens and Deputies
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre reported the arrest of Urie Ledet (age 30) of Gheens on four counts of aggravated assault, including two against deputies. At around 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, deputies responded to a disturbance on North
Toddler Dies of Suspected Drowning in Swimming Pool on July 4
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre reported a two-year-old boy died as a result of a suspected drowning in a swimming pool on Tuesday, July 4. Kevin Cortez III of Lockport was pronounced dead at a local hospital. At around 11:45
2017 National Night Out Against Crime Scheduled for Tuesday, August 1
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will once again be participating in the National Night Out Against Crime scheduled for Tuesday, August 1. This is the 34th annual nationwide event, Citizens will host block parties throughout the
DWI Checkpoint Planned for Friday, July 7
Sheriff Craig Webre announced deputies will conduct a DWI checkpoint beginning during the evening hours of Friday, July 7 and continuing into the early morning hours of the following day. During the DWI checkpoint, deputies will be looking for drivers
Man Arrested for Fourth DWI after Arriving on Scene of Friend’s Second DWI
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of two Thibodaux men for DWI on Sunday, July 2. Larry Fontenot Jr. (age 55) was charged with second offense, while John Roath (age 65) was charged with his fourth. At around
Lockport Man Charged Again for Filing False Public Records
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Lockport man faces another charge of filing a false public record following an indictment last month for the same charge. Robert Barker Jr. (age 65) was arrested Friday and now faces a total
Bourg Man Found with Narcotics in Jail Following Arrest
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of Shawn Meier (age 27) on Wednesday, June 28. On Wednesday morning, deputies made contact with Meier and he was arrested on an active warrant for contempt of court. He was also
Four Inmates Charged with Attempted Escape from Jail
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced four inmates have been charged with attempting to escape from the Lafourche Parish Detention Center. Inmates Coty Bruce (age 31), Eric Castagnetta (age 31), Dylan Dedon (age 23), and Perry Perrin Jr. (age 37)