Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced two people were arrested following a traffic stop early Friday morning. Anthony Monroe, 46, of Mansura and Tabitha Stromain, 30, of Marksville were both arrested.

Just before 12:30 a.m. on Friday, May 26, 2023, LPSO deputies and a Trooper with Louisiana State Police had conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at the corner of LA 1 and St. Patrick Street in Raceland. After conducting a field sobriety test, deputies informed the driver, Monroe, that he was under arrest. Monroe then ran away from the scene to attempt to avoid arrest. Deputies and the Trooper deployed a Taser but neither had any effect on Monroe. He scaled two fences before the deputy and Trooper caught up to him and took him into custody.

Back at the vehicle, deputies discovered Stroman had methamphetamine and marijuana in her possession. Inside the vehicle, the deputy discovered a firearm with an obliterated number determined to belong to Monroe. Deputies also found Monroe to be in possession of Suboxone and cocaine.

Both Monroe and Stromain were booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. Monroe was charged with possession with intent to distribute Suboxone, possession of cocaine a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance, carrying of a weapon in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm with an obliterated number, resisting an officer, no headlights, and driving under suspension. Stromain was charged with possession of marijuana and methamphetamine. Bail has not yet been set.

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Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced seven people were shot and injured in a shooting that occurred Sunday night during a party in the Marydale community in Thibodaux. Two others were injured as the crowd ran from the scene. No arrests have been made.

At around 9:30 p.m. on May 21, 2023, deputies responded to a call of a shooting in the 300 block of Hyland Drive in Thibodaux with multiple victims. Deputies provided medical assistance to victims still on the scene. They also learned that other victims were already taken to a local hospital.

Investigators identified a total of seven people shot and injured. Those victims ranged in age from 17 to 25 years of age. Another two females, ages 21 and 22, suffered injuries as the crowd was running from the scene. All nine injured were transported to hospitals for treatment.

Through investigation, detectives learned there was a large gathering at a party when several shots were fired into the crowd. Detectives located a handgun at the scene as well as several shell casings.

The investigation is ongoing, and detectives are asking anyone with information on this incident to submit a tip anonymously through Bayou Region Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-743-7433, online at CrimeStoppersBR.org, or through the Bayou Tips app on mobile devices. Tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 in cash if the information leads to an arrest.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a Galliano man for two incidents of rape, one in Galliano and one in Baton Rouge. Izak Barnett, 19, of Galliano was arrested on Tuesday by the LSU Police Department.

On March 29, 2023, LPSO detectives were notified of an alleged rape that had occurred in December 2022 during a party in Galliano. The party had taken place at a residence where many of the attendees were drinking alcoholic beverages. During the party, detectives learned Izak Barnett allegedly raped a 19-year-old female while she was asleep. The victim became conscious during the incident and found Barnett to be covering her mouth. During the investigation, detectives learned of another sexual assault that had occurred on the campus of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. Detectives contacted the LSU Police Department which launched a separate investigation.

On May 16, 2023, LSU Police brought Barnett in for questioning in their investigation, and LPSO detectives also questioned him about the incident in Galliano. During questioning, Barnett admitted to engaging in sexual intercourse with the victim without verbal consent, and admitted to placing his hand over her mouth. He was subsequently arrested by LSU Police who also charged him in their investigation.

Barnett was charged with third degree rape by LSU Police. He was also charged with second degree rape by LPSO. He was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. Total bail on both charges was set at $293,000.

Izak Barnett

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced three teenagers have been charged after a carjacking in Thibodaux. The three teens were caught after wrecking the stolen cars hours after it was stolen.

At around 3:30 p.m. on May 12, 2023, deputies responded to a report of a carjacking in the 100 block of Michelle Place in Thibodaux. Three males, believed to be in their teens, flagged down the driver of a black sedan and then stole the car at gunpoint.

At around 12:30 a.m. on May 13, 2023, the victim’s car was involved in a crash. Three juveniles were inside the car and had suffered minor injuries in the wreck. The 17-year-old male and two 15-year-old males were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Each was later charged due to their involvement in the crime.

The investigation is continuing. The names of the juveniles cannot be released due to their ages.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced one man has been arrested in a shooting incident that occurred Saturday morning in Bayou Blue. Noah Mills, 20, of Bayou Blue was arrested on Monday after admitting to his involvement.

At around 9:20 a.m. on May 13, 2023, deputies responded to Smithwillow Drive in Bayou Blue after receiving a report about shots having been fired in that area. A blue Hyundai car was seen in the area at the time of the incident. A short time later, officers with the Houma Police Department made contact with a man, later identified as Mills, who as driving a blue Hyundai. Mills had suffered a gunshot wound to the thigh and was taken to the hospital at that time for non-life-threatening injuries.

Following his release from the hospital, Mills was brought in for questioning regarding the incident. During questioning, Mills admitted to his involvement in the incident. He was charged with aggravated assault with a firearm, aggravated criminal damage to property, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. Bail has not yet been set.

Detectives are continuing to investigate the incident to find the second shooter. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to submit a tip anonymously through Bayou Region Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-743-7433, online at CrimeStoppersBR.org, or through the Bayou Tips app on mobile devices. Tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 in cash if the information leads to an arrest.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a Thibodaux man for crimes involving a juvenile under the age of 13. Seth Zeringue, 29, confessed to his involvement in the crimes.

On the afternoon of May 6, 2023, Zeringue contacted the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office wishing to confess to a crime involving a juvenile. Deputies met with Zeringue at the LPSO Law Enforcement Complex in Thibodaux. Zeringue admitted that while dating a woman a few years back, he watched pornographic videos with the woman’s child who was under the age of 13 at the time.

Through further investigation, detectives learned Zeringue had used a smartphone to record a video of the child changing clothes in the child’s bedroom. Zeringue admitted to this as well. Detectives then obtained a warrant for his arrest.

Zeringue was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. He was charged with video voyeurism and indecent behavior with a juvenile. Bail is set at $75,000.