Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Cut Off man arrested for Aggravated Incest in July now faces additional charges. Wesley Todd, 62, was arrested again on Tuesday for additional charges uncovered by the investigation. In late June, juvenile detectives
Rape Aggression Defense Course for Women Slated for October in Thibodaux
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course on October 15, 16, and 17, 2018, at the LPSO Law Enforcement Complex, located at 1300 Lynn Street in Thibodaux. This self-defense course is designed exclusively for
LPSO to Participate in Operation Clear Track as Part of Rail Safety Week
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will take part in Operation Clear Track as part of the second annual Rail Safety Week, September 23-29, 2018. The operation is a cooperative initiative among Amtrak, Operation Lifesaver, and hundreds
UPDATE: Woman Charged with Murder in Saturday’s Stabbing Incident
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Bayou Blue woman has been charged with murder after stabbing her boyfriend in the chest early Saturday morning, September 22. Shanell Thompson, 28, of Bayou Blue is charged with Second Degree Murder in
Detectives Investigating Death of a Man Stabbed in the Chest Overnight
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre reported detectives are investigating a death of a man after he was stabbed in the chest early Saturday morning, September 22. Just after 1 a.m., detectives responded to a call that a man had arrived
Deputies and Citizens Honored at 2018 Lafourche Pride Awards
Lt. Valerie Martinez-Jordan (holding frame) received the Sheriff’s Star for 2018. Several law enforcement officers and local heroes were honored at the 2018 Lafourche Pride Awards Banquet which took place on Saturday, September 15 at Nicholls State University. Lafourche Parish
Houma Man Wanted for Stabbing Thibodaux Woman
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Houma man is wanted for stabbing a Thibodaux woman in an incident that occurred on Tuesday, September 18. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Joseph Hawkins, 25, of Houma. At
Gheens Man Charged with Third Degree Rape of a Juvenile
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a Gheens man for Third Degree Rape of a juvenile. Michael Ernst Jr., 40, was arrested Monday, September 17 following an investigation. Through investigation, juvenile detectives learned Ernst had inappropriate sexual
Man Arrested for Attempting to Break into Chackbay Residence Thursday Night
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a man was arrested after attempting to break into a Chackbay residence Thursday night. Daniel Raby, 30, of Bourg faces multiple charges in the incident. Just after 10 p.m. on Thursday, September 13, deputies
Detectives Investigating Saturday Afternoon Shooting in Raceland
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced detectives are currently investigating a shooting in Raceland that has left one man critically injured. The victim was found near the corner of St. Louis Street and Meadow Lane, and he was taken to