Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is asking for the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Bailey Meek of 110 South Leon Drive in Gheens. Bailey was last seen at his home at around 2 a.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Bailey
Galliano Man Arrested for Sex Crimes Involving Juveniles
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a Galliano man for sex crimes involving juveniles. Benjamin Griffin, 19, was arrested on Monday. Late last year, juvenile detectives opened an investigation after learning Griffin allegedly had a sexual relationship
Investigators Searching for Raceland Man Missing Since Mid-March
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced detectives are investigating the disappearance of a Raceland man who has been missing for nearly one month. Wilbert Molaison, 44, of Morristown Bypass Road was last seen in the area near his home on
LPSO Public Information Officer Attains International Professional Designation
Sheriff Craig Webre announced that a Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office commander has attained the international professional designation of “Public Information Officer” (PIO). The Commission on Professional Credentialing met on April 4, 2023, to confer the designation to Captain Brennan Matherne
UPDATE: Sheriff Identifies Deputy Who Died in Fatal Crash on Sunday
Sheriff Craig Webre has identified the deputy who died after a suspect rammed the deputy’s vehicle early Sunday morning. Detective Sergeant Nicholas Pepper, 44, was pronounced dead at a local hospital on Sunday. The suspect is in custody, and Louisiana
Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy Died After Suspect Rams Vehicle
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is deeply saddened to announce the death of a Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy who died after a suspect rammed the deputy’s vehicle early Sunday morning. The deputy’s identity is not being released at this
UPDATE: Father Charged with Negligent Homicide in Son’s Shooting Death
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the father of a six-year-old, who was shot by his brother in February, has been charged with negligent homicide in the incident. Davonta Michel Sr., 24, of Raceland has been arrested in connection with
Rape Aggression Defense Course to be Held in Raceland in April
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course on April 17-19, 2023, t the LPSO Shooting Range classroom located at 3451 Highway 182 in Raceland. This self-defense course designed for women
Former Lockport Mayor Arrested for Malfeasance in Office
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a former Lockport mayor for falsifying community service reports while in office. Edward Reinhardt, 73, of Lockport was arrested on Tuesday. Through investigation, deputies learned Reinhardt allegedly falsified community service documents for multiple
DWI Checkpoint Planned for March 20, 2023
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will conduct a DWI checkpoint in Lafourche Parish on March 20, 2023. The checkpoint will begin on the evening of Monday, March 20 and will continue into the early morning hours