Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre and Thibodaux Chief of Police Bryan Zeringue announced the arrest of a Houma man who reportedly raped a woman after forcing her into his car at gunpoint in 2016. Matthew Otis III, 33, faces charges
Deputies Catch Burglar in the Act on Saturday
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced deputies arrested a Lafayette man whom they caught burglarizing a Lockport residence early Saturday morning. Purcell Gros, 45, of Lafayette faces charges of burglary, attempted burglary, and property damage. At around 5:45 a.m. on
Two Men Charged with Sex Offenses in Separate Investigations
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced two men have been arrested for sex offenses in separate investigations. Reuben Billiot, 37, of Bourg has been charged with one count of Aggravated Crime Against Nature. Deontrea Guidroz, 19, of Lockport has been
RUNAWAY TEEN: Maurice Scardino Jr.
UPDATE: Maurice Scardino Jr. has been found and is safe. ORIGINAL RELEASE: Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is asking for the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Maurice Scardino Jr. of Cut Off. Scardino was last seen around 2 p.m.
Seat Belt Checkpoints Slated for May 9 and 15
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will conduct seat belt checkpoints in Lafourche Parish during the daytime hours of May 9, 2019, and May 15, 2019. During these checkpoints, deputies will be checking motorists for seat belt
Des Allemands Man Charged with Vehicle Burglaries in the Central Lafourche Area
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a Des Allemands man in connection with vehicle burglaries in the Central Lafourche area. Whitney Curole IV, 21, faces three counts of simple burglary among other charges. On Wednesday, May 1,
Seat Belt Checkpoint Slated for May 1, 2019
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will conduct a seat belt checkpoint in Lafourche Parish during the daytime hours of May 1, 2019. During this checkpoint, deputies will be checking motorists for seat belt and safety seat
Concealed Handgun Course Slated for Saturday, May 25
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced a Concealed Handgun Training Course will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2019, at the LPSO Shooting Range Facility located at 3451 Highway 182 in Raceland. The class will begin at 8:00 a.m.
REMINDER: Prescription Drug Drop-Off Boxes Available at LPSO Office Locations
Sheriff Craig Webre is reminding residents that unwanted prescription drugs can be dropped off at three Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office locations. The National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators donated drop-off boxes in 2016 through a sponsorship by Blue Cross and
Investigation Continues into Larose Man Arrested for Sex Crimes
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced an investigation is continuing into a man arrested for sex crimes earlier this month. Benjamin Holbert, 30, of Larose was arrested on April 8 after a juvenile victim came forward. Detectives are now asking