Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of two men in connection with a residential burglary in Galliano. Sean Chauvin (age 24) of Cut Off and David Nelson Jr. (age 20) of Galliano were arrested for the burglary, and
Thibodaux Teen Charged with Third Degree Rape
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of Eric Ponthieux (age 17) of Thibodaux for Third Degree Rape. Through investigation, detectives learned Ponthieux had sexual intercourse with another person without that person’s consent on April 12, 2018. When questioned,
Concealed Handgun Course Slated for Saturday, May 26
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced a Concealed Handgun Training Course will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2018, at the LPSO Shooting Range Facility located at 3451 Highway 182 in Raceland. The class will begin at 8:00 a.m. and last
UPDATE: Department Store Thief Identified and in Custody
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a man wanted for stealing several hundred dollars of merchandise from a Mathews department store has been identified and is in custody. Matthew Gasser (age 35) of Theriot was identified via an anonymous tip
Raceland Man Wanted for Attempted Murder in Thursday Shooting
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a man is wanted in connection to a shooting that occurred Thursday in Raceland. Cortland Patterson (age 27) of Raceland is wanted for Attempted Second Degree Murder in the incident. Around 11:30 a.m. on
One Arrested, Three Sought in Attempted Murder and Robbery in Gray
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced one person has been arrested and three others are being sought after two people were shot during an armed robbery in Thibodaux early Thursday morning. Kyrie Verdin (age 20) of Thibodaux has been charged
Detention Center Inmate Arrested Following Escape Wednesday
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre reported an inmate who escaped from the Lafourche Parish Detention Center Wednesday evening was captured within a few hours of his escape. Inmate Donald Jackson (age 50) was located in the area of Johnson Ridge
UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in Burglary at Cut Off Lumber Company
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a suspect has been arrested following an investigation into a burglary at a lumber company in Cut Off. Cameron West (age 30) of Harvey was arrested following an investigation after a tip through Crime
UPDATE: Body Found in Larose in March Identified as Ohio Native
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the body of man found in a canal in Larose last month has been identified as an Ohio native. Following extensive testing and research, DNA tests and medical records confirmed the identity of the
Seat Belt Checkpoints Slated for April 11 and 19
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will conduct seat belt checkpoints in Lafourche Parish during the daytime hours of Wednesday, April 11 and Thursday, April 19, 2018. During these checkpoints, deputies will be checking motorists for seat