From the Nicholls State University Office of Media Relations: Nicholls State University and the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office recently celebrated the inaugural closing ceremony of a unique, transformative learning experience that puts university students in a new classroom setting with
MISSING TEEN: Destiny Pontiff
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Destiny Pontiff of East Camellia Drive in Thibodaux. She was last seen late Sunday night, May 24, 2020, at a relative’s residence on Antill Drive in
Golden Meadow Man Charged with Murder in Girlfriend’s Death
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Golden Meadow man has been charged with murder following the death of his girlfriend on Thursday. Travis Orso Jr., 44, was arrested following an investigation into the death of 41-year-old Dione Cheramie. Shortly
Deputy Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the dismissal and arrest of a Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy on Wednesday morning for possession of child pornography. Phillip Guidry, 35, of Houma was arrested Wednesday morning amid an investigation by the Louisiana
Raceland Man Bites Deputy on Arm During Arrest for Home Invasion and Battery
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a Raceland man who is facing several charges after biting a deputy during an arrest for home invasion and battery. Scotty Poindexter, 30, was arrested on Sunday evening following the incident.
UPDATE: Man Wanted for Galliano Elementary School Burglary Arrested
UPDATE: Chad Galjour, 29, is now in custody. He was arrested Saturday evening, May 16, 2020, in Cut Off, La. ————– LAST NEWS RELEASE: Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced an anonymous tip identified a man wanted in connection to
UPDATE: Warrant Issued After Suspect Identified in Galliano Elementary School Burglary
5/17/2020 UPDATE: Chad Galjour is now in custody. ORIGINAL RELEASE: Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced an anonymous tip identified a man wanted in connection to a burglary at Galliano Elementary School. Detectives have obtained an arrest warrant for
Sheriff Webre Announces LPSO Phase One Reopening Measures
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced new changes in operations as Louisiana enters Phase One of the White House COVID-19 guidance. “I’m so very proud of the people of Lafourche – our families, our businesses, our churches, our community,” said
Detectives Investigating Burglary at Galliano Elementary School
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Crag Webre announced detectives are investigating a recent burglary at Galliano Elementary School located at 148 West 158th Street in Galliano. On May 12, 2020, an administrator at the school discovered a burglary had occurred and notified
Convicted Felon from Houma Arrested for Shooting Incident in Lockport
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a Houma man following a shooting incident in Lockport on Thursday. Logan James, 30, who is a convicted felon, faces weapons charges in the incident. Just after 12 p.m. on May