Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Criminal Investigations Division supervisor has graduated from the fourth session of the National Command and Staff College. Lieutenant Benjamin Dempster was among 31 law enforcement commanders who completed the course. A graduation ceremony
Galliano Woman Arrested for Stealing Money from Her Employer
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a woman for stealing a large sum of money from her employer. Stephanie LaJaunie, 29, of Galliano, is charged with Felony Theft in the case. On June 6, 2019, the owners
Houma Fugitive Found with Narcotics During Traffic Stop
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a fugitive found with narcotics during the traffic stop. Jared Brown, 32, of Houma faces drug charges in Lafourche Parish and is also being held for authorities in Terrebonne Parish. At
Seat Belt Checkpoints Slated for June 20 and 26
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will conduct seat belt checkpoints in Lafourche Parish during the daytime hours of June 20, 2019, and June 26, 2019. During these checkpoints, deputies will be checking motorists for seat belt
UPDATE: Cut Off Businessman Now Charged with Selling Fake Bonds
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Cut Off businessman facing multiple charges in an ongoing investigation is now charged with selling fake bonds. Kristian “Kris” Gaudet, 45, now faces a total of 11 counts of felony theft, as well
Domestic Disturbance Call Leads to Drug Arrest
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a call for a domestic disturbance led to a man being found with a variety of narcotics. Deadren Rhodes, 40, of Raceland faces several drug-related charges following the incident. Just before 9 a.m. on
Sheriff Webre Offers Tips on Drowning Prevention for Children
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is urging parents to be cautious with children around swimming pools and open bodies of water. Drowning is the leading cause of death from injury in children ages 1-4. Three children die every day as
Deputies Seek to Identify Man for Burglary at a Raceland Market
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted for a burglary at a Raceland market. On the morning of June 5, 2019, deputies responded to a reported
Seat Belt Checkpoints Slated for June 6 and 12
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will conduct seat belt checkpoints in Lafourche Parish during the daytime hours of June 6, 2019, and June 12, 2019. During these checkpoints, deputies will be checking motorists for seat belt
Arrest Made in Recent Rash of Vehicle Burglaries in Central Lafourche Area
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced an arrest has been made in an investigation into a recent rash of vehicle burglaries in the central area of Lafourche Parish. Cadarren Turner, 30, of Raceland has been arrested after he was found