Sheriff Craig Webre reported that a suicidal woman in Scotland received assistance after a Lafourche resident saw a social media post and contacted the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. On the afternoon of November 8, 2019, a Lafourche Parish woman saw
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug and Weapon Charges for Raceland Man
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Raceland man was arrested on drug and weapon charges following a traffic stop. Joey Gilliam, 27, was arrested on November 11, 2019. Shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Monday, November 11, a K-9 deputy
Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment
Sheriff Craig Webre announced that a site-based assessment team from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®) will arrive Monday, December 2, 2019, to examine all aspects of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office policy and procedures, management,
Woman Arrested in October Faces New Charges after Home Incarceration Violation
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of Misty Kuramoto, 29, of Lockport on Wednesday. Kuramoto removed her ankle monitor and left her residence two days after being ordered to pre-trial home incarceration. As previously released, Kuramoto was arrested
Free Hunter Education Field Day Slated for November 20, 2019
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a FREE Hunter Education Field Day on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 for anyone ages 10 or older who has completed the home study course. The class will take place from 4 p.m. to
2019 Tax Notices Being Sent to Property Owners
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will send out 41,501 tax notices this week to Lafourche Parish property owners. An additional 11,288 properties are homestead exempt, and no taxes are owed. A total of $119,727,005.39 in property
UPDATE: Missing Cut Off Teen Returns Home
UPDATE: Skylor Rachal returned to her home overnight. She was found to be safe and in good health. She had been missing since leaving her home on October 13, 2019. ORIGINAL RELEASE: Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is asking
Area law enforcement agencies to participate in “No Shave November”
Several area law enforcement agencies are working together to participate in No Shave November, a national effort to raise awareness and funding for the fight against cancer in the month of November. Deputies and officers who donate $25 will be
Woman Arrested for Burglaries and Thefts in Lockport
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a woman has been arrested for a string of burglaries and thefts in Lockport last week. Misty Kuramoto, 29, of Lockport faces multiple charges following an investigation. On October 24, 2019, deputies investigated a
Sheriff Webre Announces 2019 Blue Light Patrol Special and Offers Halloween Safety Tips
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced deputies will conduct the annual Blue Light Special patrol on Halloween in order to help keep trick-or-treaters safe. More than 100 deputies will patrol the streets of Lafourche Parish neighborhoods beginning at 5:30 p.m.