Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a man for an incident involving theft and burglary in the Thibodaux area. Terry Hebert Jr., 37, of Labadieville was arrested on Friday.

On February 28, 2025, deputies responded to a Thibodaux business where several large brass bearings had been stolen. Through investigation, detectives learned someone broke into a building on the property and took control of a forklift. They drove the forklift outside to where the bearings were located and loaded them onto a truck.

Through investigation, detectives developed Hebert as the suspect. They also learned he had sold the bearings to a scrap dealer for over $9,000.

On March 14, detectives located Hebert and spoke with him about the crimes. He admitted to his involvement. He was arrested and booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux on charges of felony theft and simple burglary. He was released the following day after posting bail in the amount of $100,000.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a Thibodaux man for a string of home and vehicle burglaries in the Thibodaux area. Johnnie Chapman, 35, was arrested following an investigation.

In February and March 2025, deputies responded to reports of residential and vehicle burglaries in the Thibodaux area. During the initial investigations, a suspect was observed via video surveillance systems but was not identified at the time. As the investigation continued, detectives identified Chapman as a suspect in a residential burglary on March 15. With assistance from the Thibodaux Police Department, detectives located Chapman and took him into custody. Further investigation revealed him to be the suspect in the previous burglaries as well.

Investigators obtained a search warrant for Chapman’s residence. With the assistance of Thibodaux Police Department, detectives conducted a search and recovered evidence linking Chapman to seven incidents in the Thibodaux area.

Chapman was booked on four counts of simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling, two counts of simple burglary of a motor vehicle, and one count of attempted burglary of a motor vehicle. Bail is set at $1.075 million.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Cut Off man has been charged with additional sex crimes in a continuing investigation. Ivan Reyes, 29, faces additional counts of possession of pornography involving juveniles and sexual abuse of an animal, and he also faces new charges of indecent behavior with a juvenile.

As previously reported, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office received a tip from the Louisiana Office of the Attorney General as part of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force in reference to Reyes reportedly in possession child pornography. Investigators obtained electronic search warrants and conducted a thorough search of social media and messaging apps. They initially found him to be in possession of 18 pornographic images and videos involving children as young as an infant. They additionally found 15 images and videos where Reyes was engaged in sexual acts with a dog. They seized all computers and electronic devices from his residence to further the investigation.

Through further investigation, detectives found over 100 additional images of videos containing child pornography and sexual abuse of an animal. They also found videos of Reyes engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct within view of children.

Reyes was initially arrested on February 24, 2025. He was booked on additional charges this week. In all, Reyes is charged with 87 counts of pornography involving juveniles, 75 counts of sexual abuse of an animal, and five counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile. Bail is now set at $2.165 million.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced one man has died and another is in custody following a shooting in Raceland on Tuesday. Chad Ingram, 46, of Raceland, died as a result of the shooting. Deputies arrested Kody Cheramie, 19, of Raceland shortly after the incident. He is being charged with murder in the incident.

Around 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, deputies responded to a call of a shooting in the 200 block of Wilson Street in Raceland. They immediately located the victim who appeared to have been struck by multiple rounds. He was airlifted to University Medical Center in New Orleans.

The suspect was still on scene when deputies arrived. His firearm was secured, and he was taken into custody. Deputies later identified him as Cheramie. Through investigation, deputies learned Cheramie and Ingram had been involved in an argument when Cheramie brandished a firearm and fired multiple rounds at Ingram.

Cheramie was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex. He was charged with second degree murder. Bail has not yet been set.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a Cut Off man for drug offenses. Bobby Toups Jr., 58, was arrested on Wednesday.

Over the past several months, narcotics agents conducted an investigation into Toups and the sale of narcotics. Through the course of the investigation, they obtained a warrant for meth distribution and a search warrant for his residence on A.J. Toups Lane in Cut Off.

On March 5, 2025, agents went to the residence, and Toups was taken into custody. During a search of the residence, agents located methamphetamine, marijuana and drugs for which he did not have a prescription.

Toups was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux on the warrants for distribution of methamphetamine, and two counts of contempt of court. He was additionally charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of a legend drug, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail is set at $87,600.

The public is reminded to report any drug-related or suspicious activity. Information can be reported directly to the Narcotics Section commander, Lieutenant Adam Dufrene, at (985) 532-4365 or adam-dufrene@lpso.net. Information can also be reported anonymously through Bayou Region Crime Stoppers at 1-800-743-7433, at CrimeStoppersBR.org, or via the Bayou Tips mobile app.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a four-month narcotics investigation has resulted in two people being arrested with additional arrests pending. Bryan Wright, 50, of Gray and Richard Comardelle Jr., 48, of Larose have both been arrested as part of the ongoing investigation.

In November 2024, narcotics agents opened an investigation into illegal narcotics sales in the central and south areas of Lafourche Parish. Agents identified multiple individuals and residences involved in drug sales and obtained several search warrants for residences, vehicles, electronic media and DNA. The searches have resulted in the seizure of a variety of narcotics and two firearms. Agents also obtained arrest warrants for Wright and Comardelle.

Wright was arrested earlier this month. He was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex on multiple charges including two counts of distribution of methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, illegal carrying of a weapon in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail is set at $175,500, and Wright is also being held for probation and parole as a parole violator.

Comardelle was arrested on February 24, 2025. He was booked with distribution of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail is set at $100,000.

Narcotics Section commander, Lieutenant Adam Dufrene, says additional arrests are expected as part of this investigation. Anyone in the public wishing to report any drug-related or suspicious activity can contact Lieutenant Dufrene at (985) 532-4365 or adam-dufrene@lpso.net. Information can also be reported anonymously through Bayou Region Crime Stoppers at 1-800-743-7433, at CrimeStoppersBR.org, or via the Bayou Tips mobile app.

Bryan Wright

Richard Comardelle Jr

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Cut Off man has been arrested for possession of pornography involving juveniles and animals. Ivan Reyes, 29, faces multiple felony charges.

As part of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office received a tip from the Louisiana Office of the Attorney General in reference to Reyes reportedly in possession of twelve pornographic images involving children. Investigators obtained electronic search warrants and conducted a thorough search of social media and messaging apps. They found him to be in possession of six additional pornographic images and videos involving children as young as an infant. They additionally found 15 images and videos of an unknown male engaged in sexual acts with a dog.

Juvenile detectives made contact with Reyes on February 24, 2025. They seized all computers and electronic devices from his residence to further the investigation. He was arrested and booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex on charges including 18 counts of pornography involving juveniles and 15 counts of sexual abuse of an animal. Bail is set at $375,000.

This investigation is continuing, and additional charges are possible.