Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office

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 into the incident is continuing.

At 7:45 p.m. on February 22, 2023, a man called 911 and reported a small child had been shot at a residence in the 2000 block of LA Highway 182 in Raceland. The boy, later identified as Michel, became unresponsive. CPR was administered on the scene, and the child was transported to a local hospital by ambulance where he was later pronounced dead.

Investigators learned the child and his six-year-old brother found a loaded handgun in a bedroom at the residence and began playing with it. At one point, the firearm discharged, striking Michel.

The investigation is continuing. The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services also responded to the scene. Lafourche Parish Public Schools Superintendent Jarod Martin announced that counseling services will be provided at Lockport Lower Elementary School where Michel had been attending first grade.

Deputies Respond to Child Death in Raceland

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a school-aged child has died after being shot on Wednesday evening. The shooting reportedly occurred as a result of two children playing with a loaded handgun.

At 7:45 p.m. on February 22, 2023, a man called 911 and reported a small child had been shot in Raceland. The child became unresponsive, and CPR was administered at the scene. The child was transported to a local hospital by ambulance where he was later pronounced dead.

The child was playing with his brother (near the same age). They were reportedly playing with a loaded handgun when the firearm discharged, striking the victim.

The investigation is ongoing. More information will be forthcoming as the investigation continues.

Sex Offender Sought for Using Tablet Computer to Record in Residential Bathroom

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced investigators are seeking a sex offender who used a tablet computer to shoot video inside a residential bathroom. Trey Rentrop, 32, of Raceland is wanted for video voyeurism and other charges.

On February 8, 2023, detectives opened an investigation after learning Rentrop was using a tablet computer to record videos inside a bathroom at a home in the central area of Lafourche Parish. The tablet was initially discovered over a hole in a ceiling above the bathroom where a woman lives with her children, two of which are juveniles. Detectives also found a rifle at the residence which was determined to belong to Rentrop.

Following the investigation, detectives obtained a warrant for Rentrop’s arrest on charges including video voyeurism and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He also has an outstanding warrant for failure to register as a sex offender in Assumption Parish.

Anyone with information on Trey Rentrop’s whereabouts 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.

RUNAWAY TEEN: Blaze Crochet

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is asking for the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Blaze Crochet of Erika Drive in Thibodaux. He was last seen at around 11 a.m. on February 11, 2023, at his residence. He reportedly left his residence to go to a parade in Houma.

Blaze Crochet is described as 5’7” tall, weighing approximately 170 pounds with brown hair. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office at (985) 532-2808, or simply dial 911.

Detectives Seek to Identify Man Who Used Counterfeit Bills

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a reward is being offered to anyone who can assist in the identification and arrest of a man wanted for using counterfeit bills at a department store.

Recently, detectives investigated an incident in which a male subject used counterfeit bills at the Walmart Supercenter in Mathews. Security cameras captured images of the man and the vehicle in which he was traveling – a light-colored SUV.

Detectives are asking for the public’s help to solve this case. Anyone who can identify this man, or anyone with any knowledge of 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.

Rape Aggression Defense Course Slated for Larose in March

Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course on March 14-16, 2023, at Larose-Cut Off Middle School located at 13356 West Main Street in Larose.

This self-defense course designed for women will take place over the course of three days. The class will begin at 6 p.m. and end around 9:30 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 deadline to register for the class is March 10, 2023, at 11 a.m.

For more information, please call Lucie Morvant at (985) 446-2367 or email Captain Kevin Johnson at kevin-johnson@lpso.net.

Galliano Man Attempts to Avoid Traffic Stop Due to Drugs in Vehicle

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a man was arrested after trying to evade a traffic stop due to drugs in his possession. Blake Guidry, 35, of Galliano faces several charges in the incident.

At around 11:45 p.m. on February 7, 2023, deputies traveling on LA 1 in Golden Meadow observed a car without a license plate. As the driver, later identified as Guidry, turned on West 217th Street, deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop. Guidry refused to stop and sped toward LA Highway 3235. Guidry turned on LA 3235, traveling northbound at a high rate of speed. During this time, Guidry was tossing clear plastic bags out of the car. Deputies later recovered these bags found to contain suspected methamphetamine. Guidry eventually drove back to LA 1 and began driving southbound. At one point, Guidry appeared to lose control of his vehicle and drove the car into Bayou Lafourche.

Guidry eventually swam to shore and was taken into custody. Guidry was examined at a local hospital and then released to deputies’ custody. Deputies recovered Guidry’s vehicle from the bayou and located a bag of suspected marijuana inside the car. Guidry was also found to have a suspended driver’s license.

Guidry was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. He was charged with aggravated flight from an officer, obstruction of justice, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, driving under suspension, and no license plate displayed. Bail has not yet been set.

Lockport Man on Parole Found with Meth and Fentanyl

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre a Lockport man on parole was arrested after being found with fentanyl and methamphetamine. Roland Collins, 36, was arrested on Tuesday.

Through investigation, narcotics agents had obtained a warrant for Collins’ arrest for distribution of methamphetamine. He also had a warrant for contempt of court. On February 7, 2023, narcotics agents accompanied agents of Louisiana Probation and Parole for a compliance check on Collins at his residence on Cassidy Lane in Lockport. When the agents arrived, they immediately made contact with Collins and took him into custody. He was found to have methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in his pockets. Inside the residence, agents found additional methamphetamine, fentanyl and other paraphernalia. In all, agents seized several ounces of methamphetamine.

As agents attempted to place Collins into the back of a patrol unit for transport to the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex, he resisted. Agents had to physically place him inside the car. He was transported to the complex in Thibodaux and subsequently booked on the aforementioned warrants. He was additionally charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, possession of drug paraphernalia, and resisting an officer. Bail is set at $302,000. He has also been ordered to pay $351.50 in fines and costs per the contempt of court charge. He is additionally being held for Louisiana Probation and Parole.

Citizens are reminded that they can report any drug-related or suspicious activity. Information can be reported directly to the Narcotics section commander, Lieutenant Derek Champagne, at (985) 532-4365 or derek-champagne@lpso.net. Information can also be reported anonymously through Bayou Region Crime Stoppers at 1-800-743-7433, online at CrimeStoppersBR.org, or via the Bayou Tips app on mobile devices.

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NOTE: Per Act 494 (effective June 2022), a mug shot cannot be released.

Seat Belt & DWI Checkpoints Planned for February 3, 2023

Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will conduct a seat belt checkpoint and a DWI checkpoint on Friday, February 3, 2023, in Lafourche Parish. These checkpoints are designed to help raise awareness for these types of violations and make the highways of the parish safer for all motorists.

The seat belt checkpoint will be conducted Friday evening, and deputies will focus on checking motorists for seat belts and child safety seat violations. The DWI checkpoint will begin Friday evening following the seat belt checkpoint and will continue into the early morning hours of Saturday, February 4. During the DWI checkpoint, deputies will be looking for drivers who are possibly impaired while checking for other traffic safety issues.

Sheriff Webre reminds citizens to designate a driver if they are going to drink. Motorists suspected of DWI who refuse to submit to a breathalyzer test will lose their driver’s license for one year (first offense). For a second offense, the penalty increases to two years. Anyone convicted of a DWI offense while their driver’s license is suspended because of another DWI offense will face automatic prison time. Lafourche Parish is also a “No Refusal” parish, meaning if a suspected drunk driver refuses a breathalyzer test, deputies will seek a search warrant to have that person’s blood tested.

Three Men Charged in Thibodaux Vehicle Burglaries

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced three men have been charged in vehicle burglaries that occurred this week in Thibodaux. Da’Khari Clark, 20, of New Orleans as well as Keon Carbin, 19, and Gregory Payne, 19, both of Patterson, have been charged with vehicle burglaries and attempted burglary. All are currently incarcerated out of the parish.

On the morning of January 31, 2023, deputies and detectives began investigating a series of vehicle burglaries and attempted vehicle burglaries on St. Bernard Street, Julia Street and Glenn Street in Thibodaux. Through investigation, detectives developed suspects in the case that were also suspects in vehicle burglaries being investigated by the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Morgan City Police Department.

Lafourche Parish detectives obtained arrest warrants for Clark, Carbin and Payne. Each is charged with two counts of simple burglary and two counts of attempted burglary.

Da’Khari Clark had been arrested by the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office and is currently being held at the Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex. Keon Carbin and Gregory Payne had been arrested by Morgan City Police, and they remain in police custody.

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NOTE: Per Act 494 (effective June 2022), a mug shot cannot be released.