Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is asking the public for help in locating a stolen side-by-side utility vehicle following a suspect’s arrest on Wednesday. Curt Schexnayder is charged with Felony Theft in the investigation.
On the morning of January 6, 2022, deputies responded to the 100 block of East 52nd Street in Cut Off in reference to a stolen side-by-side utility vehicle. Detectives developed Schexnayder as a suspect in the investigation. They obtained a warrant for his arrest and a search warrant for his residence on North Oak Street in Lockport. The side-by-side was not located on his property.
Schexnayder was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux on one count of Felony Theft. He was released late Wednesday night after posting bail in the amount of $10,000.
Investigators are now asking the public to assist in the recovery of the stolen property. The utility vehicle is a red 2019 Honda Pioneer side-by-side with four seats and a black top. Anyone who may know the location of this stolen vehicle should contact the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division at (985) 532-4320.
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is asking the public to help identify the owner of a vehicle who is wanted for questioning in reference to a stolen ATV in Raceland.
On January 12, 2022, deputies responded to a report of a stolen ATV in the 3100 block of LA Highway 1 in Raceland. The ATV is a camouflage 2012 Can-am Outlander 800 with an orange lift kit and black and chrome wheels. It was stolen from a shed overnight. Surveillance cameras captured a white GMC pickup truck with a trailer backing onto the property just before 2 a.m. on Wednesday. The driver of the vehicle appears to be a white male. Investigators believe the truck was also involved in other thefts around that time frame.
Investigators are asking for assistance from anyone who may recognize this vehicle and knows the owner or the vehicle’s location. Tips can be submitted 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.
Truck And Trailer (image 1)Truck And Trailer (image 2)Stolen ATV
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a suspected Raceland meth dealer following an investigation. Alan Hebert, 52, of Raceland was arrested on Monday.
Agents had been investigating Alan Hebert and had obtained a warrant for his arrest for Distribution of Methamphetamine. On January 10, 2022, agents proceeded to his residence on St. Ann Street and found Hebert riding a bicycle. Agents approached Hebert and took him into custody. He was found to have a small plastic bag of suspected methamphetamine that he had attempted to conceal in his mouth.
Agents then obtained a search warrant for Hebert’s residence. Inside the home, they found 8 additional small bags of suspected methamphetamine and other items commonly associated with the sale and use of illegal narcotics. Agents also located a firearm at the residence.
Hebert was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux on the aforementioned warrant. He was also charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and Illegal Carrying of a Weapon in the Presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance. Bail is set at $110,000.
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 Raceland man wanted for attempted murder has been arrested following a multi-agency investigation. Pepper Cooper, 20, of Raceland was arrested early Monday morning. Jacobe Jackson, 19, of Houma, who was with Cooper, was also arrested. The arrests were the result of a joint investigation involving the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Houma Police Department.
Investigators in Lafourche and Terrebonne have been looking into several recent shooting incidents and had developed Pepper as a suspect. Investigators in Terrebonne obtained warrants for him for six counts of Attempted 1st Degree Murder. This past weekend, narcotics agents and detectives from both parishes worked to obtain search warrants on Pepper and attempted to locate him. Eventually, they tracked him to a motel on LA Highway 182 in Raceland.
At around 1:15 a.m. on January 10, 2022, investigators commanded Cooper to exit his room. Cooper and Jackson both exited the motel room and were taken into custody without incident. Jackson had narcotics in his pockets including crack cocaine. After obtaining additional search warrants for the room and Cooper’s vehicle, agents found suspected marijuana, a pistol, and a semi-automatic rifle with a drum magazine. They also located armor-piercing rounds and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle.
Both men were booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. Cooper was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, Illegal Carrying of a Weapon in the Presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Bail is set at $65,000, but he is also being held on the warrants in Terrebonne Parish for attempted murder in which bail is set $6.05 million.
Jackson was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, Possession of Crack Cocaine, and Illegal Carrying of a Weapon in the Presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance. Bail is set at $20,000, but he is also being held on outstanding warrants in Terrebonne Parish and East Baton Rouge Parish.
“This was a great team effort that in all likelihood will mean the prevention of an eventual murder,” said Sheriff Craig Webre. “Through the use of investigative resources and technology, our agencies worked together to remove a dangerous criminal from the streets.”
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced a Concealed Handgun Training Course will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at the LPSO Shooting Range Facility located at 3451 Highway 182 in Raceland. The class will begin at 8:00 a.m. and last until approximately 5:00 p.m. with a break for lunch. The actual ending time will vary due to class size.
The course will include the following:
One hour of instruction on handgun nomenclature and safe handling procedures of a revolver and semi-automatic pistol.
One hour of instruction on ammunition knowledge and fundamentals of pistol shooting.
Three hours of instruction on the use of deadly force and conflict resolution. (Includes a review of R.S. 14:18 through 14:22 and which may include a review of any other laws relating to the use of deadly force)
One hour of instruction on handgun shooting positions.
One hour of instruction on child access prevention.
Two hours of actual live range fire and proper handgun cleaning procedures. Live range fire shall include 12 rounds each at 5 feet, 10 feet, and 15 feet for a total of 36 rounds.
Must perform at least one safe reload of the handgun at each distance.
Must score 100% hits within the silhouette portion of an NRA B-27 type silhouette target with 36 rounds.
Participants will need to bring a handgun in good working condition, 50 rounds of ammunition for that handgun, eye protection (sunglasses or eyeglasses are sufficient), and ear protection (muffs or plugs). Masks or face coverings are recommended inside the classroom.
The cost for the course is $110, and a special rate of $55 is offered for seniors (ages 60+). Online registration is required in advance due to limited class size. This course is a pre-requisite for those applying for a Concealed Handgun Permit from the State of Louisiana. Go to LPSO.net/classes to register for this course online. For more information, please contact Lieutenant Kevin Johnson at (985) 449-4481 or by email at kevin-johnson@lpso.net.
Please note that due to damage from Hurricane Ida, the shooting range itself remains closed to the public for individual shooting.
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre and Lockport Chief of Police David Harrelson Jr. announced two people were arrested as part of an investigation into a suspected drug dealer. Agents arrested Robert Adams, 56, of Lockport following an investigation into his sale of illegal drugs. Sherry Daggy, 59, of Lockport, was also arrested in connection to the investigation.
Agents had been investigating Adams for suspected drug sales for some time. Through investigation, they obtained two warrants for Distribution of Methamphetamine and a search warrant for his residence and a shed outside his home.
On Tuesday, January 4, agents arrived at Adams’ residence, and he was immediately taken into custody and found to have suspected methamphetamine in his possession. Agents arrested Daggy, who was also at the residence, after she was also found with methamphetamine. Both were eventually transported to the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux for booking.
During a search of the home and shed, agents found more suspected narcotics including methamphetamine, marijuana, and Klonopin. They also found various items commonly associated with the sale of illegal drugs.
Adams was booked on the aforementioned warrants. He was also charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Marijuana and Klonopin, as well as Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bail is set at $95,000.
Daggy was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine. Bail is 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 and Thibodaux Chief of Police Bryan Zeringue are asking for the public’s help in identifying two individuals wanted for questioning in reference to vehicle burglaries in the Thibodaux area.
On December 31, 2021, deputies responded to Camellia Drive in Thibodaux where several vehicles had been burglarized overnight. Deputies responded to an additional burglary on St. Bernard Street on the following day. Surveillance cameras captured images of the individuals burglarizing vehicles.
The Thibodaux Police Department is also investigating car burglaries involving the same individuals.
Investigators are asking the public for assistance in identifying these suspects. Tips can be submitted 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 a policy change to allow beards year-round after deputies raised thousands of dollars in charitable donations in November and December. A bulk of the donations were collected for the American Cancer Society and Special Olympics Louisiana, but deputies also raised money for more than 20 other nonprofit organizations.
“In recent years, we have been allowing deputies to pay $25 to grow a beard during these winter months to help some worthwhile causes,” said Sheriff Webre. “After what we’ve been through in the past two years, I figured there are plenty of great causes to allow this to continue all year. So, I am changing No Shave November into No Shave Forever.”
Beginning January 1, 2022, deputies who wish to maintain a beard will donate $20 per month to charity. As an alternative, anyone wishing to donate without growing a beard will be allowed to dress more casually on Fridays if their position allows.
Traditionally, many law enforcement agencies only allowed officers to grow mustaches but no beards. This new Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office policy to allow beards aligns with many law enforcement agencies throughout the country as they seek to look more like the populations they serve.
“Beards have become more commonplace and accepted in our society, even in professional settings,” said Sheriff Webre. “The public has had a positive reception to our deputies’ beards. I’ve even received positive comments myself, so I will be participating along with many deputies, and it’s all for great causes.”
During the months of November and December 2021, deputies raised $2,595 for the American Cancer Society and $1,260 for Special Olympics Louisiana. This is part of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office overall fundraising efforts for Relay for Life and the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, respectively.
This year, deputies were also allowed to donate to a charity of their choosing. This led to donations to 22 other charities. Those charities included the following:
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is joining other local law enforcement agencies in participating in the ongoing national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign which runs through January 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 local agencies in a checkpoint which will be announced at a later date.
Sheriff Craig Webre reminds citizens to have a plan to get home safely before deciding to drink. 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 these checkpoints and for recognizing the importance of raising awareness for safety issues.
From left to right: Sheriff Craig Webre, Thibodaux Family Church Pastor Duane Bland, The Lorio Foundation Executive Director Cam Morvant, and Crystal Chiasson (LPSO employee)
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced more than 800 jackets have been acquired for children in need who are attending school in Lafourche Parish. A total of 555 jackets have been purchased through a grant by The Lorio Foundation in addition to around 250 collected through a recent donation drive.
In October 2021, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office teamed up with Bless Your Heart Nonprofit Corporation to collect light jackets for school-aged children as part of Hurricane Ida relief efforts. Approximately 250 jackets were collected and distributed by volunteers through Bless Your Heart’s uniform distribution in November.
Recognizing a larger need in our community, Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office employees worked with Thibodaux Family Church to obtain additional jackets. Thanks to a grant from The Lorio Foundation in the amount of $15,000 to Thibodaux Family Church, 555 additional jackets were purchased from Johnny’s Men’s Shop and Jake’s Uniforms in Thibodaux.
“With so much going on during Hurricane Ida recovery, it’s a blessing to be involved in this endeavor to make sure every kid has a jacket for the winter,” said Sheriff Craig Webre. “We are thankful to The Lorio Foundation for their generous donation, and we appreciate the efforts of Thibodaux Family Church and Bless Your Heart Nonprofit as we continue to rebuild Lafourche Parish.”
The jackets will now be distributed to schools throughout Lafourche Parish for any children in need.
