Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is now accepting names of children in need for the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office’s 30th annual Christmas Bicycle Giveaway. Since 1992, more than 5,200 bicycles have been distributed to families in
Lafourche Parish 2023 Property Tax Notices Now Available Online
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced 2023 property taxes can now be viewed and paid online at LPSO.net/PayMyTaxes. All tax payments are due by January 2, 2024, and delinquent taxes accrue interest of 1% per month until paid per state law
LPSO Accepting Donations for 30th Annual Christmas Bicycle Giveaway
Sheriff Craig Webre announced that donations are still being accepted for the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office’s 30th annual Christmas Bicycle Giveaway. Since 1992, more than 5,200 bicycles have been distributed to families in need in our area. In 2022 alone,
Central Lafourche High School Student Charged Amid Threats
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre and Lafourche Parish Schools Superintendent Jarod Martin announced that a Central Lafourche High School student has been charged amid threats. The student was charged after being identified as the singer in a rap song uploaded
Deputies Investigating Report of Shots Fired Near Thibodaux High School
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre and Thibodaux Chief of Police Bryan Zeringue announced an investigation after several shots were reportedly fired near Thibodaux High School on Friday night. A football game between Thibodaux High School and Hahnville High School was
UPDATE: Missing Thibodaux Man Found Deceased on Wednesday
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,
LPSO Selected to Work with National Agency to Improve Mental Health Care for Veterans
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is working with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) to develop a program aimed at assisting veterans in crisis. Representatives from
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
UPDATE: Child Victim Identified in Wednesday Evening Shooting Incident
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre reported additional details in the investigation of a child who died from a gunshot wound in Raceland on Wednesday evening. The victim has been identified as six-year-old Davonta “D.J.” Michel Jr. of Raceland. The investigation