UPDATE: Johnta Robertson has been found and is safe.
ORIGINAL RELEASE:
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is asking for the public’s help in locating 14-year-old Johnta Robertson of Thibodaux, LA. He was last seen leaving the Abby neighborhood area on March 3, 2022, at 1:00 PM.
Johnta Robertson is described as 5’0 tall, weighing approximately 145 pounds with black hair. He was last seen wearing a gray t-shirt and white tennis shoes. The young man also has small braids in his hair. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office at (985) 532-2808 or simply dial 911.
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced two men have been arrested after agents found approximately ten pounds of methamphetamine at a Lockport residence. Felipe Moreno, 45, of Lockport and Omar Mendez, 30, of Coachella, California, were arrested this week.
Through investigation, narcotics agents had obtained a search warrant for a residence in the 1000 block of Barataria Street in Lockport. On February 22, 2022, with the assistance of Louisiana State Police and Louisiana Probation and Parole, agents proceeded to the residence. During the search, agents located approximately 10 pounds of methamphetamine. Based on their findings, agents were able to obtain arrest warrants for Moreno and Mendez.
Later that day, agents located Moreno at a residence in Raceland, and he was taken into custody for Principal to Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine and Criminal Conspiracy. He was subsequently booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. Bail is set at $300,000. He is also being held for Louisiana Probation and Parole.
On February 24, 2022, with the assistance of the Plaquemine Parish Sheriff’s Office, agents located Mendez at a location in Venice, and he was arrested. He was initially booked in Plaquemine Parish before being transferred to Lafourche. He is also charged with Principal to Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine and Criminal Conspiracy. Bail is set at $300,000, and he is also 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 Crime Stoppers Bayou Region at 1-800-743-7433, online at CrimeStoppersBR.org, or via the Bayou Tips app on mobile devices.
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Sheriff Craig Webre announced narcotics agents arrested a Raceland couple after saving the life of a man who was overdosing in their driveway. Jai Demere, 39, and Erin Bland, 39, were arrested on Tuesday.
Through investigation, narcotics agents learned of illegal drug activity at Demere and Bland’s residence on Adams Street in Raceland. Agents were familiar with both and knew Bland had active warrants.
On February 22, 2022, narcotics agents proceeded to the residence with assistance from Louisiana Probation and Parole agents in an attempt to locate Bland. When they arrived, they found Bland and Demere standing outside a vehicle parked in the driveway. A male passenger in the vehicle appeared to be passed out and showing signs of a possible opioid overdose. Agents administered Narcan to the man, and he began breathing normally.
While questioning Demere and Bland, agents learned of illegal items inside their residence and obtained a search warrant. During a search of the residence, agents found suspected heroin and various items associated with the sale and use of illegal narcotics.
Demere and Bland were both placed under arrest and transported to the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex for booking. Both were charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bail for Demere is set at $100,100. Bland was additionally booked on the aforementioned warrants for contempt of court, and her bail is set at $15,100.
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 is asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Madison Salvadore of Crescent Avenue in Lockport. She was last seen leaving Central Lafourche High School after school hours. Detectives learned at approximately 5:30PM, the juvenile was reportedly dropped off at a Burger King in Houma near the parade route.
Madison Salvadore is described as 5’6” tall, weighing approximately 190 pounds with brown hair. She was last seen wearing khaki pants, a white shirt and gray pullover sweatshirt. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office at (985) 532-2808, or simply dial 911.
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre and Golden Meadow Chief of Police Troy Dufrene are asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Kody Cheramie of Golden Meadow. He was last seen at Oak Ridge Park in Golden Meadow at around 5:30 p.m. on February 17, 2022. While investigating another matter, officers learned Cheramie had not been home under the care of his legal guardian for at least two to three weeks. He is described as 5’4” tall, weighing approximately 160 pounds with brown hair. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office at (985) 532-2808, or simply dial 911.
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a Raceland man following months of investigation by narcotics agents. Mark Williams, 39, was arrested on Wednesday.
Narcotics agents had been investigating Williams and activity at his Dantin Street residence for several months and learned the residence was being used in numerous transactions involving illegal narcotics. With assistance from patrol deputies, detectives, and Louisiana State Police Troop C, narcotics agents proceeded to the residence on Wednesday, February 16 where they found Williams attempting to leave the residence in a vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted, and Williams was found to have a pistol and over $2,000 in cash in his possession. During a search of the residence, agents found approximately 5.6 pounds of high-grade marijuana, two firearms, and various items commonly associated with the sale of illegal narcotics.
Williams was arrested and booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. He was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, Illegal Carrying of a Weapon, and Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance. He was released Wednesday night after posting bail in the amount of $70,000.
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 a reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in a case wherein a man stole thousands in cash from a tire shop in Bayou Blue.
Just before 10 a.m. on January 29, 2022, two men in a blue Mitsubishi Outlander arrived at Royal Express Tires on Bayou Blue Road. After arrival, the passenger in the vehicle entered a nearby convenience store while the driver, wearing a bright green hooded sweatshirt, entered the office of the tire shop. The driver was captured on camera stealing several thousand dollars in cash from a desk in the office. Both the driver and passenger then returned to the vehicle and left the area.
Detectives are asking for the public’s help to solve this case. Anyone who can identify the driver, or anyone with any knowledge of this incident, is asked to 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.
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will join other local law enforcement agencies in participating in the statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign which runs through the Mardi Gras season – February 18 through March 1, 2022. The campaign is coordinated and funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.
Additional deputies will be assigned to saturated patrol efforts to target impaired drivers and help keep motorists safe. Deputies will also be assisting other agencies in a checkpoint which will be announced at a later date.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drunk driving is a deadly epidemic that takes the lives of more than 10,000 people each year, on average.
Sheriff Craig Webre reminds citizens to have a plan to get home safely before deciding to drink. Whether you are attending a parade or a party or drinking at an establishment, NEVER drive if you have had anything to drink containing alcohol. Remember that driving under the influence of illegal narcotics can also lead to a DWI arrest. In fact, some legal medications can impair your ability to drive. Always read warning labels and instructions on prescription and over-the-counter medications.
Sheriff Webre also thanks citizens for their cooperation and patience when passing through checkpoints and for recognizing the importance of raising awareness for safety issues.
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced narcotics agents arrested a Larose man for the third time since November 2021. Reggie Estay, 46 of Larose, was most recently arrested on Monday and faces charges involving methamphetamine in each case.
Through investigation, narcotics agents learned Estay was continuing to sell methamphetamine after his two arrests in November. Agents were able to obtain an arrest warrant for Estay for Distribution of Methamphetamine. They also obtained a search warrant for his West 11th Street residence. On February 14, 2022, agents located Estay traveling in the Larose area, and he was taken into custody on the active warrant following a traffic stop. Another team of agents conducted a search at his residence and discovered methamphetamine and items commonly associated with the sale of narcotics.
Estay was previously arrested twice in November 2021 for Distribution of Methamphetamine and two counts of Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine
On Tuesday, Estay was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex on the aforementioned warrant and an additional charge of Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine. Bail is set at $120,000 on those charges. Additionally, his bond on the previous charges has been revoked, and he is now being held on no bond on those charges.
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.
UPDATE: Brooklynn Landry has been found and is safe.
ORIGINAL RELEASE:
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is asking for the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Brooklynn Landry of Ledet Drive in Thibodaux. She was last seen at around 6 p.m. on Sunday, February 13, 2022, when she left her home. She was reportedly walking north on Ledet Drive toward LA Highway 1.
Brooklynn Landry is described as 4’11” tall, weighing approximately 90 pounds with reddish hair. She was last seen wearing red flannel pajama pants, a gray jacket and brown slippers. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office at (985) 532-2808, or simply dial 911.
