Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a convicted felon who allegedly pointed a gun at another man threatening to shoot him. Jason Bailey, 37, of Raceland was arrested shortly after the incident on Monday morning. Just before
Juvenile Investigators Still Seeking Runaway Teen from Golden Meadow
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced juvenile detectives are still attempting to locate 16-year-old Dakota McLaughlin of Verret Street in Golden Meadow. As previously announced, McLaughlin was absent for a legal proceeding on October 19, 2022. At that time, juvenile
Fugitive Wanted for Two Incidents of Violence Arrested on Traffic Stop
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a Galliano man wanted for two violent incidents. Danny Ougel Jr., 39, was arrested on Friday. Ougel had outstanding warrants from two prior incidents. On April 22, 2022, he allegedly forced
UPDATE: Three Men Arrested for Tuesday Shooting Incident in Raceland
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced three men have been arrested for a shooting incident in Raceland on Tuesday. Investigators arrested Adam Thomas, 20, and Vontras Cleveland Jr., 21, both of Raceland, as well as Tyren Lyons, 18, of Houma.
Detectives Investigating Raceland Shooting
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced that detectives are presently investigating two related shootings that took place in the Raceland around 11:00 am today, November 22, 2022. Preliminary findings have revealed that multiple rounds were shot from the two vehicles
Sheriff Webre Offers Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is offering several safety tips to the public for the upcoming holiday season. “During the week of Thanksgiving, many residents go on vacation or start their holiday shopping,” said Sheriff Webre. “We want to offer
Property Tax Notices for 2022 Now Available Online
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced 2022 property taxes can now be viewed and paid online at LPSO.net/PayMyTaxes. All tax payments are due by December 31, 2022, and delinquent taxes accrue interest of 1% per month until paid per state
Donations and Names Requested for 29th Annual Christmas Bike Giveaway
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is taking donations for the 29th Annual Christmas Bicycle Giveaway. We are also accepting names of children who may be in need. Through this program, over the years, deputies have delivered
Two Brothers Charged with Contractor Fraud
Sheriff Craig Webre announced two brothers have been charged with contractor fraud in Lafourche Parish. Clarke Lee, 44, of Breaux Bridge and Harris Lee Jr., 38, of Opelousas both face charges following an investigation. In August and September of 2022,
UPDATE: Man Charged with Attempted Murder in One Shooting Now Charged with Murder in Another Shooting
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Lockport man facing charges of attempted murder in one shooting is now charged with murder in another. Jyairus Folse, 20, of Lockport has been charged with second degree murder in the shooting that