Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Cut Off man is facing charges including First Degree Rape after holding a woman and her daughter against their will over the weekend. Morgan Ratley, 52, of Cut Off is also charged with
Two Injured in Overnight Shooting in Raceland
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced two men were injured in a shooting that occurred overnight in Raceland. Both victims are in stable condition, and detectives have no suspects at this time. At around 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16,
Two Drivers Charged with DWI During Parish-Wide Curfew for Hurricane Barry
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced two DWI arrests were made during a parish-wide curfew for Hurricane Barry. Both drivers had a blood alcohol content more than twice the legal limit. Shortly after 10 p.m. on Friday, July 12, deputies
UPDATE: LA 1 now OPEN south of Golden Meadow
LA Highway 1 is now OPEN from Golden Meadow to Leeville and Port Fourchon. Per Lafourche Parish Government, the mandatory evacuation for south of the Leon Theriot Locks in Golden Meadow has also been lifted. Residents in that area should
LPSO Administrative Offices to Close for Tropical Storm Barry
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre has announced that the administrative offices of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office shall close at 2:00 PM today (July 12, 2019) in advance of the arrival of Tropical Storm Barry. Offices are set to open
Sheriff Webre Announces Preparations for Tropical Storm Barry
Sheriff Craig Webre reported the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is working with all other parish agencies to closely monitor Tropical Storm Barry as it approaches the coast. The National Weather Service indicated this system could produce 10-20 inches of rain
UPDATE: Crime Stoppers Tip Leads to Arrest of Murder Suspect in May 2019 Shooting
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced an anonymous tip led to the arrest of a suspect wanted for the murder of a Montegut man in May 2019. Devante Matthews, 21, of Montegut was arrested at his mother’s residence by the
LPSO to Conduct Online Tax Title Sale on July 24, 2019
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a tax title sale on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. The tax sale will begin at 8 A.M. and conclude at 8 P.M. or earlier if all properties are sold.
Raceland Man Arrested on Several Charges including Fourth DWI Offense and Drug Charges
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Raceland man has been charged with his fourth DWI offense following a traffic stop. Wilfred Harris was also found with a variety of drugs and faces several charges in the case. At around
One Arrested, One Sought in Mathews Department Store Theft
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced one man was arrested and another is being sought for stealing merchandise from a department store in Mathews. Nolan Ross, 19, of Houma, was arrested for theft and resisting. Deputies are seeking to identify