UPDATE: Angelica has been located and is safe. Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is asking for the public’s help to locate 15-year-old Angelica Vanquez-Lutz. She was last seen at around 2:10 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2024, when she left
Larose Man Arrested in Drug Trafficking Investigation
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced narcotics agents made an arrest in a drug trafficking investigation. Jaron Rousse, 23, of Larose was arrested on Wednesday. Narcotics agents had opened an investigation into Rousse for suspected drug trafficking. Through investigation, they
Event Locations Announced for 2024 Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, October 1
Sheriff Craig Webre has announced a list of 19 block party locations in Lafourche Parish for the 41st Annual National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies will be visiting each location to
LPSO Online Sheriff’s Sale Scheduled for September 25, 2024
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host its first-ever online Sheriff’s Sale on September 25, 2024. The auction will be facilitated through the Bid4Assets website. Prospective bidders must register a free Bid4Assets account and fund a
Deputies Investigating Threat to Central Lafourche High School
The Lafouche Parish Sheriff’s Office and Lafourche Parish School District is actively investigating a threat to Central Lafourche High School. We are aware of similar school threats which have gone viral in surrounding parishes with the apparent intent to cause
Two Lockport Drug Dealers Arrested in Narcotics Investigation
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced narcotics agents arrested two men for selling drugs in the Lockport area. Jude Davaine, 28, and Kobi Chiasson, 24, both of Lockport, face several counts each of drug distribution. Agents had opened an investigation
Rape Aggression Defense Course Slated for October in Thibodaux
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course on October 22 – 24, 2024, at the Law Enforcement Complex, located at 1300 Lynn Street in Thibodaux. This self-defense course designed for women will take place over three days.
Free Concealed Carry Courses Scheduled for October 2024
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host two free concealed carry courses on Saturdays in October. The courses will be held on October 5 and 19, 2024, at the LPSO Shooting Range at 3451 Highway 182
Contractor Fraud Response Team Activated in Response to Hurricane Francine
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre, Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson III, and Lafourche Parish District Attorney Kristine Russell have once again assembled the Contractor Fraud Response Team to fight contractor fraud during the recovery efforts from Hurricane Francine. “Legitimate contractors
Deputies Rescue Several Families from Rising Waters Caused by Francine
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced deputies rescued multiple families in the Thibodaux area on Wednesday night who were trapped due to rising water following Hurricane Francine. A total of 26 people were rescued and most were transported to the