Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a body has been located which is believed to be that of a missing Metairie woman whose car was also found nearby. Mia West, 43, had been missing since October 7, 2018. An investigation
Woman Sought for Stealing Over $5,000 in Merchandise from Department Store
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a suspect wanted for stealing over $5,000 of merchandise from a Cut Off department store. Shortly after 1:30 p.m. on October 8,
Eighth Annual Bayou Region Public Safety Expo Slated for October 20
Sheriff Craig Webre invites the public to join the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office and more than 30 other public service agencies at the 8th Annual Bayou Region Public Safety Expo. This fun-filled event will be held from 10 a.m. to
Free Hunter Safety Courses Slated for October 2018
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a FREE Hunter Education Classroom Course and a Hunter Education Field Day in October for anyone ages 10 or older. CLASSROOM COURSE: The traditional “Classroom Course” is a two-day course covering topics such
Detention Center Inmate’s Death Under Investigation after Apparent Suicide
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced an inmate at the Lafourche Parish Detention Center died of an apparent suicide on Sunday, October 7. Inmate Samuel Williams, 36, of Westwego was pronounced dead at a local hospital on Sunday. At 4:37
Beginner Handgun Course Slated for October 13
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will offer a Beginner Handgun Course on Saturday, October 13, 2018, at the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Shooting Range located at 3451 Highway 182 in Raceland. This class is designed for first-time firearms owners
Lafourche Parish Shines a Light on Domestic Violence in October
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is promoting awareness of domestic violence throughout the month of October, which is recognized nationally as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This year’s theme is “Lafourche Parish Shines a Light on Domestic
Concealed Handgun Course Slated for Saturday, October 27
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced a Concealed Handgun Training Course will be held on Saturday, October 27, 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 until
Larose Sex Offender Charged with Two Counts of First Degree Rape
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of Timothy Falgout, 34, of Larose for two counts of first degree rape on Friday, September 28, 2018. In late July 2018, juvenile detectives began investigating Falgout, a registered sex offender, after
Agents Find Variety of Narcotics Following Drug Dealer’s Arrest
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of Juanches Shelby, 39, of Cut Off on Thursday, September 27, 2018. On Thursday, narcotics agents made contact with Shelby due to an outstanding warrant for Distribution of Methamphetamine, and he was