Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office

Detectives Investigating Early Morning Shooting Incident at Raceland Residence

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced detectives are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in Raceland early Tuesday morning.

Shortly after 4 a.m. on June 23, 2026, deputies responded to a residence in the 400 block of Mitchell Road in Raceland in connection with a shooting incident and a reported home invasion. Allegedly, two men with handguns entered a home occupied by two friends. The situation escalated, and there was a shooting among the parties, resulting in a facial injury to one of the residents and an abdominal injury to one of the suspects. Those injured were transported to out-of-parish hospitals for treatment. They are in serious but stable condition.

The investigation into this incident is continuing. Detectives have obtained search warrants and are following up on leads. They are working to establish a connection between the parties involved, but they do not believe this was a random act of violence.

Anyone with any information on any of this incident can submit a tip anonymously to Bayou Region Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-743-7433, online at CrimeStoppersBR.org, or via the Bayou Tips app on mobile devices. Tips submitted through Crime Stoppers could lead to a reward of up to $1,000.00 in cash if the information leads to an arrest.

Thibodaux Couple Faces Bestiality and Child Cruelty Charges

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Thibodaux couple was arrested in connection with bestiality and child cruelty charges. Phillip Babin, 28, and Hailey Mire, 24, were arrested Wednesday.

In May 2026, Babin had reportedly struck Mire’s daughter in the face with a curtain rod, which led to injuries. Following an investigation, detectives obtained a warrant for Babin’s arrest for second degree cruelty to a juvenile. He was arrested on May 15, 2026, and was subsequently released after posting bail in the amount of $50,000.

As the investigation continued, detectives obtained a search warrant for Babin and Mire’s residence. During the search, they recovered several digital devices belonging to Mire and Babin, which contained videos of sexual acts involving a dog.

Following the investigation, detectives obtained arrest warrants for Babin and Mire. On June 17, 2026, they were arrested and booked on the warrants into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux.

Babin was charged with 36 counts of sexual abuse of an animal in addition to his initial charge of second degree cruelty to a juvenile. His bail is set at $360,000.

Mire was charged with 47 counts of sexual abuse of an animal and obstruction of justice. Her bail is set at $520,000.

Man Arrested for Attempted Murder and Other Charges Following Wednesday Shooting

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a Thibodaux man for several charges, including attempted murder, following a shooting incident on Wednesday. Henry Green, 38, was arrested shortly after the incident.

At around 11:30 a.m. on June 17, 2026, deputies responded to the 200 block of Michelle Place in Thibodaux where a man had reportedly been shot. When deputies arrived, they found a man in his late 20s who had suffered apparent gunshot wounds to his arms and legs. Deputies rendered first aid until EMTs arrived, and the victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Through investigation, detectives identified Green as the suspected shooter in the incident. As part of the investigation, they obtained a search warrant for his residence. During the search, they discovered various narcotics and two guns, one of which had the serial number scratched off.

Green was arrested and booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. He was charged with attempted second degree murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number, and carrying a weapon in the presence of drugs. He was additionally charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin. Bail is set at $1,011,000, but he is also being held for Terrebonne Parish due to multiple outstanding felony warrants, including drugs and weapons charges.

Two Women Arrested for Their Roles in Theft from an Elderly Man

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced two women have been arrested for their roles in the theft from an elderly man. Renelle Batiste, 34, of Donaldsonville, and Jessica Thomas, 41, of Thibodaux, were booked on charges on June 1, 2026.

Last week, an elderly man reported his wallet having been stolen and several unauthorized purchases were made on his credit card. The man noticed his wallet was missing after visiting a casino in Thibodaux where he had an interaction with a woman, later identified as Batiste. Surveillance video at the casino showed the interaction as Batiste assisted the man while appearing to reach for his rear pocket. She left the casino moments later. The victim reported he had 13 unauthorized charges totaling over a thousand dollars in a 24-hour span that followed.

Through investigation and with assistance from the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office, detectives identified Batiste as the suspect in the theft. They also found evidence that Batiste and Thomas had both allegedly participated in the unauthorized charges.

Batiste and Thomas were arrested and booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. Each was charged with 13 counts of access device fraud. Thomas’ bail amount is set at $20,000. Batiste was additionally charged with purse snatching, and her bail amount is set at $40,000.

Galliano Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Stabbing Incident

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a Galliano man for attempted murder following a stabbing incident Sunday night. Chad Lachney, 39, was arrested shortly after the incident.

Shortly after 10:45 p.m. on May 31, 2026, deputies responded to a report of a man being stabbed in the 100 block of West 190th Street in Galliano. When deputies arrived, they found the victim, a man in his 40s, had injuries to his torso and arm. He was initially transported to a local hospital and later airlifted to University Medical Center in New Orleans for treatment.

Investigators learned Lachney had arrived at the house Sunday evening and was reportedly angry. Lachney was asked to leave but instead confronted the victim, challenging him to fight. During the fight, Lachney allegedly stabbed the victim during the altercation before leaving the residence. Deputies located Lachney traveling northbound on LA 308 in Lockport, and he was taken into custody. He was also found to have approximately 112 grams of marijuana in his possession.

Lachney was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. He was charged with attempted second degree murder and possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Bail is set at $550,000.

RUNAWAY TEEN: Darell Danos

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is asking for the public’s help in locating 14-year-old Darell Danos of New Haven Street in Mathews. He was last seen leaving his home shortly after 10:30 p.m. on May 26, 2026.

Danos is described as 5′ 7″ tall, weighing approximately 120 pounds with black hair. He was last seen wearing a short-sleeved navy blue “Legacy” soccer jersey, dark-colored sweatpants, and cheetah-print slide sandals. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office at (985) 532-2808, or simply dial 911.

Afternoon Rape Aggression Defense Course Scheduled for June in Raceland

(A previous release had the wrong times for this class. Please note the correct times below.)

Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course on June 23-25, 2026, at the LPSO Shooting Range Classroom, located at 3451 Highway 182 in Raceland.

This self-defense course designed for women will take place over three days. The class will begin at 1 p.m. and end around 5 p.m. each day. Participants must attend all three days. Course instruction will be provided by certified R.A.D. instructors from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office.

The cost of the course is $10 to cover the cost of course materials and is non-refundable. Class size is limited, and advance registration is required. You can register and pay for the course online at www.LPSO.net/classes. The class registration deadline is June 19, 2026, at 11 a.m.

For more information, please contact Lucie Morvant at (985) 446-2367 or email LPSOacademy@lpso.net.

Detectives Investigating Theft of Tools and Equipment from Raceland Business

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for theft of private tools and equipment this week.

On the morning of May 21, 2026, deputies and detectives responded to a report of property theft at a business in the 600 block of LA Highway 182 in Raceland. Investigators discovered forced entry onto the property where multiple structures were burglarized. The stolen tools and equipment are valued at tens of thousands of dollars.

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers Bayou Region by phone at 1-800-743-7433 or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org. Tips can also be submitted using the P3 Tips app on your mobile device. Tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 in cash if the information leads to an arrest.

Sheriff Webre Announces Plans for Click It or Ticket Campaign

Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is joining other local law enforcement agencies in participating in the national Click It or Ticket campaign, which will take place May 19 through June 1, 2026. The campaign is coordinated and funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and aims to encourage seat belt usage.

Throughout the campaign, additional deputies will be assigned to saturated patrol efforts to help ensure seat belt compliance and to help keep motorists safe. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, someone not wearing a seat belt dies in a traffic crash every 54 minutes on average.

Lafourche Parish Correctional Facilities to be Audited for Accreditation in 2026

Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Corrections Department is preparing to host auditors from the American Correctional Association (ACA) in efforts to gain reaccreditation for the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex and Transitional Work Program. The Transitional Work Program has been accredited by the ACA since 2004 and the Correctional Complex has been accredited since 2021.

Both facilities are voluntarily seeking accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Corrections by demonstrating compliance with nationally established expected practices. An audit team from the commission will conduct a compliance audit of these facilities June 1-5, 2026.

Information relevant to compliance with standards can be emailed to the ACA Performance-Based Standards and Expected Practices Accreditation Department at SAC@aca.org. Information can also be submitted in writing to the following address: American Correctional Association, Performance-Based Standards and Expected Practices Accreditation Department, 206 North Washington Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. Information must be received at least ten working days prior to the audit.

“The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office holds itself to the highest standards,” said Sheriff Webre. “This accreditation process provides direction and best practices for our correctional facilities. We look forward to the ACA audit to ensure we are operating within those best practices and receive input on how we can further improve.”

The Commission on Accreditation for Corrections and the American Correctional Association are private, non-profit organizations directing the accreditation of correctional programs in the United States and other countries.

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