Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a man has been arrested for extortion involving a female teenage victim. Trey Verdin, 22, of Bourg was arrested on Friday. Juvenile detectives began investigating Verdin last month after learning Verdin had sent threatening
Detectives Investigating Shoplifting Theft at Cut Off Hardware Store
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in an investigation into a theft at a hardware store. Last week, deputies were called to investigate an incident of shoplifting that occurred
Three Free Hunter Education Field Days Scheduled for December 2020
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host three free Hunter Education Field Days in December for anyone age 10 or older who has completed the home study course. The first Field Day will take place on Wednesday, December 2, 2020,
Lafourche Parish Correctional Facilities in Line for Accreditation Following Audits This Week
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office’s two correctional facilities are in line for accreditation by the American Correctional Association (ACA) following an assessment of the programs and facilities this week. The Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex is in
Beginner Handgun Course Slated for Saturday, November 21
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will offer a Beginner Handgun Course on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Shooting Range located at 3451 Highway 182 in Raceland. This class is designed for first-time firearms
RUNAWAY TEEN: Katherine Villeda-Hernandez
UPDATE: Katherine Villeda-Hernandez has been found safe. See the updated release HERE. ORIGINAL RELEASE: Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is asking for the public’s help in locating 14-year-old Katherine Villeda-Hernandez of Larose. She was last seen at her residence
Lockport Man Charged with Third Degree Rape
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Lockport man has been charged with Third Degree Rape involving a teenage girl. Derine Harris, 24, was arrested and booked on Tuesday, November 3. Through investigation, detectives learned the alleged incident occurred at
Detectives Investigating Halloween Night Drive-By Shooting in Thibodaux
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced detectives are investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred on Halloween night in Thibodaux. One man suffered injuries in the shooting which were not life-threatening. Just after 10 p.m. on October 31, 2020, the Lafourche
Lafourche Parish Correctional Facilities to Be Audited for Accreditation
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Corrections Department is preparing to host auditors from the American Correctional Association (ACA) in efforts to gain reaccreditation for the Transitional Work Program and the initial accreditation for the Lafourche Parish
LPSO to Participate in No Shave November Fundraiser to Help Fight Cancer
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will join several area law enforcement agencies in participating in No Shave November, a national effort to raise awareness and funding for the fight against cancer in the month of November.