Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced seven people have been charged as a result of an investigation into drug activity on Adams Street in Mathews.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office narcotics agents had been investigating drug activity at several residences on Adams Street with assistance from agents from Louisiana Probation and Parole. During the investigation, agents obtained arrest warrants for two Adams Street residents: Sandra Boudreaux, 60, and Pamela Crosby, 65.

On May 3, 2022, agents arrived on Adams Street. At Crosby’s residence, they made contact with Crosby and Boudreaux and placed them under arrest on the active warrants. Lucy Adams was also present and she was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Dwan Demere, 43 of Abbeville also showed up while agents were on the scene. She was found to have an active warrant for contempt of court related to a charge of unauthorized entry of a home, and she was also placed under arrest.

Another vehicle showed up at the residence while agents were on the scene. One of the occupants was Nickey Domangue, 37, of Lockport, who had active warrants for her arrest. She was also found to have methamphetamine in her possession.

Agents then proceeded to another Adams Street residence for which a search warrant was obtained. Agents found drug paraphernalia inside the residence and charged resident Kendra Cheramie, 55. Briana Perrillioux, 30, of Lockport, was present, and she was also charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

The arrested individuals were booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux:

• Boudreaux was booked on Distribution of Klonopin. She was released after posting bail in the amount of $5,000.
• Crosby was booked on the warrant for Distribution of Hydrocodone. Bail is set at $25,000, and she is also being held for Louisiana Probation and Parole.
• Demere was booked on the contempt warrant. Bail is set at $16,000.
• Domangue was booked on warrants for contempt of court and Simple Battery. She was additionally charged with Possession of Methamphetamine. Bail is set at $16,000.

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 Crime Stoppers Bayou Region at 1-800-743-7433, online at CrimeStoppersBR.org, or via the Bayou Tips app on mobile devices.

Sandra Boudreaux

Dwan Demere

Pamela Crosby

Nickey Domangue

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of two men after deputies found drugs and guns in their vehicle during a traffic stop. Travis Barlow, 34, of Raceland and Jacob Barlow, 27, of Gheens were arrested during the traffic stop which followed an incident at a residence in which Jacob Barlow faces other charges.

On April 28, 2022, deputies conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of LA 308 and LA 182 on a white van pulling a trailer with no license plate. Deputies identified the driver as Travis Barlow and the passenger as Jacob Barlow. A K-9 deputy on scene alerted to the possible presence of narcotics inside the vehicle. During a search of the vehicle, deputies discovered small amounts of marijuana and methamphetamine. Both Barlows denied knowledge of the drugs and were detained.

Deputies also found several firearms in the vehicle, one of which had been reported stolen. Deputies determined the firearms belonged to Jacob Barlow, and he also had cocaine and crack cocaine in his pocket.

During the traffic stop, deputies learned the Barlows had been involved in an incident that had just taken place at a residence on Hyland Drive in Gheens. Deputies learned Jacob Barlow had been sending messages to a woman, threatening to kill her and her family. The Barlows were involved in a disturbance at the Gheens residence while loading the firearms in the vehicle. At one point, Jacob Barlow pointed one of the firearms at a woman who was at the residence and made noises as if he was shooting the firearm.

The Barlows were arrested and booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux.

Travis Barlow was charged with Illegal Carrying of a Weapon in the Presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, and no license plate. He was released Friday night after posting bail in the amount of $27,500.

Jacob Barlow was charged with Aggravated Assault with a Firearm, Terrorizing, and Illegal Carrying of a Weapon in the Presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, as well as possession of methamphetamine, cocaine, crack cocaine, marijuana, and a stolen firearm. He was released early Saturday morning after posting bail in the amount of $127,500.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced agents arrested two men on Wednesday, including a suspected drug dealer. Douglas Hubbell, 53, of Gray was the subject of a narcotics investigation. He was arrested along with Mark Lecompte, 51, of Thibodaux was present when agents arrived and had allegedly just purchased narcotics from Hubbell.

Earlier this month, agents began an investigation into Hubbell and his involvement in selling heroin and methamphetamine at his residence on Mia Drive. Through investigation, they obtained arrest warrants for two counts of Distribution of Heroin as well as a search warrant for his residence.

On April 27, 2022, agents made contact with Hubbell outside his residence. Lecompte was also present and in possession of methamphetamine that agents learned he had just purchased from Hubbell. During a search of the residence, agents located marijuana, methamphetamine, heroin, assorted pills, various articles of drug paraphernalia, and a gun. They also located 3 marijuana plants growing in Hubbell’s bedroom, and an additional 20 plants growing outside. The pills were sent to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for identification. Both men were arrested and transported to the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux.

Hubbell was booked on the warrants for two counts of Distribution of Heroin. He was also charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin and Methamphetamine, as well as Distribution of Methamphetamine, Cultivation of Marijuana, Illegal Carrying of a Weapon in the Presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bail is set at $205,000.

Lecompte was booked with Possession of Methamphetamine. He was released on Thursday after posting $2,500 bail.

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 Crime Stoppers Bayou Region at 1-800-743-7433, online at CrimeStoppersBR.org, or via the Bayou Tips app on mobile devices.

Mark Lecompte

Douglas Hubbell

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced narcotics agents arrested two men following a search at a Lockport residence. Cody Stevens, 26, and Michael Ellis, 33, both of Lockport, were arrested on Wednesday.

Earlier this year, narcotics agents began investigating Stevens and his involvement in the sale of illegal narcotics. Through investigation, agents obtained warrants for Stevens’ arrest for Distribution of Fentanyl, Heroin, and Methamphetamine. They also obtained a search warrant for Stevens’ residence on North Willow Street in Lockport.

On April 13, 2022, agents arrived at the residence to conduct the search. They encountered Stevens and Ellis inside a shed on the property. During a search of the property, agents located methamphetamine and heroin as well as various drug paraphernalia commonly associated with the sale of illegal narcotics. Both Stevens and Ellis were arrested and transported to the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux for booking.

Stevens was booked on the aforementioned warrants. He was additionally charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin, Methamphetamine, and Marijuana. Bail was set at $90,000.

Ellis was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine. Bail was set at $5,000.

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 Crime Stoppers Bayou Region at 1-800-743-7433, online at CrimeStoppersBR.org, or via the Bayou Tips app on mobile devices.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced four people have been arrested after agents located methamphetamine at a Lockport residence. Agents arrested Jacee Bergeron, 23, of Mathews, Michael Terrebonne, 38, of Larose, Jennifer Truxillo, 39, of Raceland, Kerry Chauvin, 57, of Lockport.

Through investigation, narcotics agents obtained a search warrant for a residence on Linda Street in Lockport. On April 12, 2022, agents proceeded to the residence to conduct the search. When they arrived, agents encountered several people inside the residence. During the search, agents located several ounces of methamphetamine and items commonly associated with the sale of illegal narcotics. Based on the results of the search, agents arrested Bergeron, Terrebonne, Truxillo, and Chauvin, who were all at the residence.

All four were booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. Bergeron was charged with two counts of Distribution of Methamphetamine and Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, and her bail is set at $100,000. Terrebonne was booked on two counts of Distribution of Methamphetamine, and his bail is set at $45,000. Truxillo was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, and bail is set at $30,000. Chauvin was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, and his bail is set at $30,000.

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 Crime Stoppers Bayou Region at 1-800-743-7433, online at CrimeStoppersBR.org, or via the Bayou Tips app on mobile devices.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre and Lafourche Parish Schools Superintendent Jarod Martin announced a Thibodaux High School student has been arrested after more than one pound of suspected marijuana was found in his vehicle parked at the school. Andrew Nora, 18, of Thibodaux was arrested on Monday.

On March 28, 2022, K-9 units from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office and Thibodaux Police Department arrived at Thibodaux High School to conduct a routine search of the parking areas around the school. During the search, a K-9 alerted to the possible presence of narcotics inside a vehicle, the driver of which was identified as Nora. Nora unlocked his vehicle for school administrators who located a backpack containing a large amount of suspected marijuana. Deputies took over the investigation and located an additional backpack containing more suspected marijuana as well as other items commonly associated with the sale of illegal narcotics. In all, Nora was found to be in possession of 524.7 grams of suspected marijuana, or just over 1.15 pounds. He was also found with $350 in cash and ammunition for a 9mm firearm, including a drum-style magazine.

Nora was arrested and booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. He was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and violation of a drug-free zone. He was released on Monday afternoon after posting bail in the amount of $6,100.

Superintendent Martin said, “The Lafourche Parish School Districts’ partnership with our local law enforcement allows us to identify and remove anyone that violates the law while on campus. We will continue to actively investigate and discipline anyone found to be in violation of the law or our standards of conduct. We are committed to ensuring that our schools always remain places where all students feel safe and welcome.”

Sheriff Craig Webre announced three arrests have been made in a string of catalytic converter thefts throughout Lafourche Parish. Investigators arrested Jose Elizondo-Villarreal, 54, of Thibodaux, Steven Sparks Jr., 37, of Raceland, and Percy Calloway Jr., 31, also of Raceland. Investigators also recovered 125 catalytic converters, many of which are believed to have been stolen.

In February 2022, members of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division were assigned to investigate a number of catalytic converter thefts throughout the parish. Investigators learned Sparks and Calloway were stealing catalytic converters and selling them to Elizondo-Villarreal who was providing cash for the items without questioning origin or keeping proper records of sales.

On March 21, 2022, investigators saw Sparks walking away from a white box truck on LA Highway 1 in Thibodaux, and they made contact with him. They found him to have three catalytic converters which had been cut from vehicles, along with reciprocating saws, saw blades, car jacks, and several small bags of methamphetamine. They learned Sparks had stolen dozens of catalytic converters and sold them for cash to Elizondo-Villarreal.

With the assistance of the National Insurance Crime Bureau and the Louisiana State Police, investigators conducted a search of Elizondo-Villarreal’s business and its transactions. They found him in possession of 122 catalytic converters, many of which are believed to have been stolen.

Elizondo-Villarreal was arrested and booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. He was charged with two counts of Felony Illegal Possession of Stolen Things and failure to keep proper receipts of business transactions (LA R.S. 37:1864). He was released on March 24, 2022, after posting bail in the amount of $200,000.

Sparks was arrested and booked on charges including Felony Illegal Possession of Stolen Things, Possession of Tools for a Crime, Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Attempted Felony Theft, Theft, and Criminal Trespassing. He remains at the Correctional Complex with bail is set at $137,500.

Calloway had been in jail since March 5, 2022, when he was booked on contempt charges and protective order violations, as well as property damage in Patterson. On March 25, he was additionally booked with Theft and Criminal Trespassing. His bail is set at $128,500, and he is also being held for the Patterson Police Department.

The case remains under investigation and additional arrests are possible.

Thefts of catalytic converters have been on the rise worldwide in recent years due to the value of the precious metals inside. Because criminals must crawl under a vehicle to saw off a catalytic converter, pickup trucks, box trucks, vans and SUVs that sit higher off the ground are targeted more often. Hybrid and electric vehicles are also targeted due to the amount of metals inside. Owners are encouraged to park vehicles in garages, secure areas, or well-lit areas whenever possible. Utilizing surveillance cameras can also help deter theft.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a man is being sought in connection to an overnight shooting in Choctaw. Detectives are searching for Robert Fessler, 33, who is facing a charge of Aggravated Second Degree Battery in the incident.

At 11:55 p.m. on March 22, 2022, deputies received a call of gunshots heard in the 3100 block of Choctaw Road. Moments later, deputies received another call reporting a man had been shot. When deputies arrived, they found a 50-year-old man had been shot in the arm. The victim was transported to a local hospital, and his injury is not life-threatening.

Investigators learned Fessler and his wife were living in a trailer and were recently served with an eviction notice. On Tuesday night, the owner went to check on the property and found they were still at the residence. Fessler got into an argument with the owner, and he eventually pulled out a gun. Fessler reportedly fired several rounds, one of which struck the property owner in the arm. Fessler and his wife then left the area.

Detectives have obtained a warrant for Fessler for Aggravated Second Degree Battery. He was last seen driving a white Dodge Durango with no license plate. Anyone with information on his whereabouts can submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers Bayou Region 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.