Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a man who was injured in a shooting incident in Mathews involving a deputy on Sunday has been booked on charges stemming from the incident. Daniel Boudreaux, 34, of Dulac was booked with Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer and other charges.

As previously released, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office received a call on the night of August 22, 2021, regarding Boudreaux causing a disturbance at a residence on Linda Street in Lockport. He was reportedly armed with a rifle and possibly suicidal. As deputies were responding, they learned Boudreaux had left the residence in a pickup truck. A deputy located the truck and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. Boudreaux refused to stop and turned onto Adams Street in Mathews. Boudreaux stopped the vehicle in the 200 block and exited with a rifle. He began running, and the deputy gave commands for him to stop. Boudreaux then turned and raised the rifle toward the deputy. The deputy then fired at Boudreaux, striking him in the arm. The deputy rendered first aid until an ambulance arrived and transported Boudreaux to a hospital. He was eventually transported to University Medical Center in New Orleans for treatment.

Through investigation after the incident, an eyewitness told investigators the man had made statements earlier in the evening indicating a desire to die in a “suicide by cop” situation. Detectives also learned he had stolen the rifle from the Linda Street residence. Detectives obtained warrants for Theft of a Firearm, Flight from an Officer, and Reckless Operation.

Per Sheriff Webre’s request, Louisiana State Police investigated the shooting itself and obtained warrants for Boudreaux for Aggravated Assault upon a Peace Officer and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

On Wednesday, August 25, Boudreaux was released from University Medical Center and was taken into custody. He was initially booked into Orleans Parish Prison. He was then transferred to the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex where he was booked on the aforementioned warrants. Bail is set at $176,000.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is asking for the public’s help in an investigation into a shooting incident that occurred on LA Highway 182 early Saturday morning. There were no injuries in the shooting.

At 3:30 a.m. on August 14, 2021, deputies responded to a 911 call of someone shooting at vehicles traveling eastbound on LA Highway 182. One vehicle, being driven by a Lockport woman, was struck on the driver’s side resulting in a shattered window, a flat tire, and damage from the rounds. A second vehicle, being driven by a New Orleans man, was struck in a tire resulting in a flat. Detectives believe the shots came from a person in a vehicle parked in the median on LA 182.

Detectives are asking the public for help on this investigation. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers Bayou Region by phone at 1-800-743-7433, online at www.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 a 15-year-old boy has been charged with negligent homicide in the shooting death of a Thibodaux man on Thursday night. Courtney Poche Jr., 20, died after suffering a gunshot wound to the head. Poche and the teen were found to have been playing with a handgun prior to the incident.

At 11:08 p.m. on August 12, 2021, deputies and detectives responded to a shooting at a residence in the 500 block of Karla Drive in Thibodaux. They discovered Poche with what appeared to be a single gunshot wound to the head. He was later pronounced dead at the scene.

Through investigation, detectives learned Poche and a 15-year-old boy from Thibodaux were playing with a pistol when the gun discharged a single round striking Poche in the head. Detectives learned the two thought the gun was not loaded.

The teen was charged with Negligent Homicide. He was placed at the Juvenile Justice Facility in Thibodaux.

“This is a horrible tragedy, and our hearts go out to Mr. Poche’s family,” said Sheriff Webre. “I encouraged all parents to review firearm safety for themselves and with their children. Remember to keep firearms secure, and it is best to store ammunition in a separate location. Above all else, always treat every firearm as it if is loaded.”

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced narcotics agents have arrested a man identified as a mid-level drug dealer in the South Lafourche area. Bryce Arabie, 33 of Cut Off faces several charges following his arrest on Friday.

Narcotics agents began an investigation into Arabie in July 2021 which they identified as a major source of supply of methamphetamine, heroin and other drugs in the South Lafourche area. As a result of the investigation, agents secured warrants for his arrest for Distribution of Heroin and Distribution of Methamphetamine. They also obtained a search warrant for Arabie’s residence on East 40th Street in Cut Off.

On August 6, 2021, agents arrived at Arabie’s residence to conduct the search. They located Arabie outside the residence where he was immediately taken into custody on the warrants. During the search of the residence, agents located over 291 grams of methamphetamine, 17 doses of Adderall, 3 doses of Oxycodone, a pistol, and nearly $1,400 in cash.

Arabie was transported to the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. He was booked on the aforementioned warrants. He was additionally charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Possession with Intent to Distribute Adderall, Possession of Oxycodone, Possession of Heroin, Possession of a Firearm in presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bail is set at $196,000.

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.