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
Lafourche Parish Curfew Extended; Phone Lines Down
Due to the impacts from Hurricane Francine, Lafourche Parish officials have extended the curfew currently in effect until 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 12. Everyone in Lafourche Parish should remain sheltered in place until that time. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office
Lafourche Parish Curfew Set to Begin at Noon on Wednesday for Francine
Due to the impacts expected from Francine, Lafourche Parish officials will enact a curfew to begin at noon on Wednesday, September 11, and end at sunrise on Thursday, September 12. All businesses should be closed by noon on Wednesday for
LPSO Offices to Close at Noon Tuesday due to Incoming Storm
Due to the approaching storm, Sheriff Craig Webre has announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office administrative offices will close at noon on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, and remain closed until further notice. LPSO will also be increasing the number of
LPSO Employee Honored as Detention Officer of the Year by National Organization
Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office employee has been awarded Detention Officer of the Year by a national organization. Correctional Officer Sharlette Brown was honored by the National Institute of Jail Operations at the JAILCON24 Southern Regional
Kenner Man Dies after Two Dump Trunks Collide in Cut Off
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Kenner man died as a result of a two-vehicle crash involving dump trucks on Monday. Leonardo Martinez, 37, was pronounced dead at the scene. Just after noon on August 26, 2024, deputies responded
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 24-26, 2024, at the LPSO Shooting Range Classroom, located at 3451 Hwy 182 in Raceland. This self-defense course designed for women
Deputies Arrest Female for Pulling out a Gun on Thibodaux High School Grounds
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a 19-year-old female for aggravated assault with a firearm in a parking lot at Thibodaux High School after school hours. Tylaiah Adams of Thibodaux was arrested on Tuesday night after the
Labor Day Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign Underway, Checkpoint Planned
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced plans for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign which is now underway through the Labor Day holiday on September 2, 2024. The campaign is coordinated and funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety