Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced that a search for a missing Thibodaux man ended on Wednesday when investigators found his body. Scott Chiasson, 60, was found deceased in a wooded area near the Choupic water tower on September 6,
Burglary Suspects Apprehended Minutes After Crimes
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced three burglary suspects were found and apprehended minutes after allegedly committing several vehicle burglaries in Thibodaux. Shannon Thomas, 27, of Thibodaux and two juveniles face charges in the investigation. On the morning of September
Thibodaux Man Charged with Child Molestation
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Thibodaux man has been arrested for child molestation. Jake Clement, 46, faces several charges in the incident. Juvenile detectives had opened an investigation into Clement after allegations surfaced that he had inappropriately touched
MISSING PERSON: Scott Chiasson
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is asking for the public’s help in locating 60-year-old Scott Chiasson of LA Highway 304 in Thibodaux. He was last seen on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, when he was cutting grass at his residence. Scott
Fire at Pointe-Aux-Chenes Home Leads to Drug Arrest
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a Pointe-aux-Chenes man after firefighters found drugs and cash while extinguishing a fire at his residence. Jeremy Leblanc, 37, was arrested at the scene. On the morning of August 29, 2023,
Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex Receives Innovation Award
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the National Institute for Jail Operations has recognized the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex with the Detention Facility Innovation Award for programming and reentry services. Major Cortrell Davis, warden, and Captain Karla Beck, assistant warden, accepted the
Rape Aggression Defense Course Scheduled for September in Raceland
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course on September 18-20, 2023, at the LPSO Shooting Range Classroom, located at 3451 Highway 182 in Raceland. This self-defense course designed for women
South Lafourche Drug Dealer Found with Narcotics and a Firearm
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced narcotics agents arrested a drug dealer who was found with drugs and a handgun during a residential search in Golden Meadow. Jeff Lee Jr., 44, was arrested on Thursday. Through investigation, narcotics agents obtained
Larose Man Charged with Crimes Against Nature
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a Larose man for crimes against nature. Jose Lopez, 51, was arrested on Tuesday. On August 22, 2023, juvenile detectives began an investigation into allegations that Lopez had touched a juvenile
Free Hunter Education Field Day Slated for September 28, 2023
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a FREE Hunter Education Field Day on Thursday, September 28, 2023. The Field Day will occur from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the LPSO Shooting Range at 3451 Highway 182 in Raceland.