Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is again warning residents to be cautious of scams related to the COVID-19 pandemic. These scams could come in the form of email, telephone calls, or even misinformation on social media. “As this public health
Man Charged with Attempted Murder Following Thursday Shooting Incident
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of Jonathan Carter, 21, of Gray. Carter is charged with attempted murder, as well as weapon and drug charges, following a shooting incident on Thursday. At around 6 p.m. on March 26,
Inmate Commissary Purchases and Deposits Now Available Online and via LPSO App
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the public can now make online commissary purchases and deposits for Lafourche Parish inmates through the LPSO app and website. This new feature is available for inmates at the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex and the Lafourche
Convicted Felon Charged with Child Molestation
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a convicted felon from Thibodaux has been charged with child molestation. Dwayne Jones, 41, was arrested in September on other charges and was still in jail. He has an extensive and violent criminal history.
Lafourche Parish Property Tax Sale Process Extended
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sheriff Craig Webre announced the annual property tax sale process will be extended to a future date to be determined. The process typically begins in April with the tax sale during the summer months. Any
LSA Scholarship Application Deadline Postponed
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre has announced that the application deadline for the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association annual scholarship has been postponed. The original deadline was April 1, 2020, but the deadline has been postponed to a date to be determined
DOTD makes temporary changes to GeauxPass operations
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced it will make temporary changes to operations at the LA 1 toll bridge in Leeville in order to follow statewide mandates of social distancing to help reduce the risk of spreading the
UPDATE: New Impacts to LPSO Due to COVID-19
Sheriff Craig Webre announced today a new round of impacts to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office as it relates to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). All sheriffs’ sales of seized property and movables have been suspended until at least April
UPDATE: Thibodaux Shooting Determined to Be Accidental
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced no charges have been filed in what has determined to be an accidental shooting that took place at a Thibodaux residence on March 13, 2020. At 11:32 a.m. on Friday, March 13, a man
LPSO Offers Free Service to Check on Elderly Residents During COVID-19 Pandemic
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is urging citizens to take advantage of a free service to check on the welfare of elderly relatives, especially those who may be self-isolating due to COVID-19. The “Are You OK?” program is a free