The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is preparing for its annual Christmas Bicycle Giveaway and Sheriff Craig Webre is reminding residents that donations are still being accepted. More than 4,100 bicycles have been distributed to needy children of Lafourche Parish and
RUMOR CONTROL: White Sticker or Dot on Windshield
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre wishes to inform the public on the truth behind a recent social media rumor involving a white dot or sticker found on a vehicle windshield. The rumor suggests that these are used by sex traffickers
2017 Tax Notices Being Sent to Property Owners
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has begun the process of mailing out 52, 020 tax notices to Lafourche Parish property owners. Of that number, 11,590 are homestead exempt and owe no taxes. A total of $120,568,870.32
Sheriff Webre Offers Halloween Safety Tips and Trick-or-treating Patrol Plans
Sheriff Craig Webre announced deputies will conduct the annual Blue Light Special patrol on Halloween in order to help keep trick-or-treaters safe. More than 100 deputies will patrol the streets of Lafourche Parish neighborhoods beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday,
LPSO to Promote Domestic Violence Awareness in October
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is promoting awareness of domestic violence throughout the month of October. The month of October is recognized nationally as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On Tuesday, September 26, Lafourche Parish President Jimmy
LPSO Efforts Continue as Tropical Storm Harvey Approaches
UPDATE: The Lafourche Parish Assessor’s Office will also be closed on Wednesday, August 30, but they will still be answering phone calls. Sheriff Craig Webre reported the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is continuing to monitor roadway conditions and other public safety
Toddler Dies of Suspected Drowning in Swimming Pool on July 4
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre reported a two-year-old boy died as a result of a suspected drowning in a swimming pool on Tuesday, July 4. Kevin Cortez III of Lockport was pronounced dead at a local hospital. At around 11:45
First Responders Prepare for Kraemer Bridge Closure
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre and other first responders announced preparations have been made to address the upcoming closure of the Kraemer Vertical Lift Bridge in June. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced a $873,500 project began earlier
Officials Clarify School Gun Laws and Policies, Ask Parents to Help Keep Schools Safe
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre and Lafourche Parish Schools Superintendent Dr. Jo Ann Matthews are educating the public on the issue of guns on school property. Recent incidents involving air-powered pistols have generated many opinions and questions with parents and
UPDATE: Man Who Prompted School Lockdown Charged with Domestic Abuse
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a man whose actions prompted the lockdown of two Larose schools on Tuesday has been charged with domestic abuse. Dennis Wainwright Jr. (age 39) of Larose was arrested following an investigation Tuesday afternoon. Through