Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre and Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet announced a Houma man has been arrested for sex crimes involving children in both parishes. Investigations revealed David Todd, 61, allegedly victimized four children in several incidents over a period of nearly two decades.

Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives responded to a complaint on September 24, 2020, that David Wayne Todd had molested a relative who was under the age of 16. During the investigation detectives learned that Todd had molested another relative, who was under 13, on multiple occasions. Additionally, information was gathered concerning past molestation of another relative.

Terrebonne Parish detectives reached out to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, and investigators from both agencies worked closely together, resulting in the development of information that led to Todd’s arrest. On September 24, Todd was arrested and booked into the Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex for felony Molestation of a Juvenile in Terrebonne Parish. He was also served with additional warrants for Lafourche Parish including Aggravated Crimes Against Nature, First Degree Rape, and Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile. As the investigation continued, Lafourche investigators obtained new warrants on October 20, 2020. Those charges included two counts of Aggravated Incest, Aggravated Rape, and Molestation of a Juvenile. The total bail amount for all charges in both parishes combined is $1.65 million.

Sheriff Soignet said these cases exemplify the kind of results that can occur when agencies work closely together. “Compassion and investigative abilities were both required for these cases,” Sheriff Soignet said. “I am grateful for the hard work our detectives did, as well as the dedication of Sheriff Craig Webre’s detectives in Lafourche Parish. We are always stronger together.”

Sheriff Webre echoed Sheriff Soignet’s remarks. “Dealing with cases involving such heinous crimes can be a strain on all involved,” said Sheriff Webre. “With multiple incidents and victims over such a long period of time, it was great to have the assistance of Sheriff Soignet and his staff on this case. Now, as this moves through the justice system, we hope the families involved can at least begin the healing process.”

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Bayou Blue man has been charged with attempted murder for shooting another man following a hit-and-run crash. Larry Dunn Jr., 41, was arrested following the shooting incident on Tuesday night.

At around 8 p.m. on October 20, 2020, investigators learned a man in his 20s was traveling east in his pickup truck with one passenger on Bayou Blue Bypass Road when Dunn, driving a white SUV, struck the victim’s truck while passing him. Dunn did not stop or slow down, and the victim followed the SUV. Dunn drove to Peanut Lane and turned around in a residential yard and began driving in the direction of the victim’s truck. The victim stopped his truck, and as Dunn passed him, a single shot was fired from the driver’s side toward the victim. The round struck the door of the truck and proceeded to the interior, grazing the victim’s torso. The injury was not life-threatening, and the victim declined medical treatment.

As deputies responded, they learned the suspect’s vehicle was on Ledet Drive and proceeded to that location with assistance from officers with the Thibodaux Police Department. Deputies encountered Dunn who was armed with a handgun and standing behind his vehicle. Dunn initially resisted deputies’ commands, but deputies were able to convince Dunn to drop the firearm and surrender. He was taken into custody, and the firearm and other evidence were collected at the scene.

Dunn was arrested and booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex. He was charged with Attempted Second Degree Murder, Hit-and-Run Driving, and Resisting an Officer. He is being held without bail.

Dunn is from Wisconsin, and detectives are investigating his criminal history there. He also has an extensive criminal history in Louisiana with numerous arrests for batteries and assaults, as well as theft, resisting, property damage and a number of traffic violations.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced detectives are investigating the theft of equipment at a construction site in Thibodaux.

On Thursday morning, deputies were flagged down by a man who reported equipment had been stolen from his construction company at a job site on Shadow Pointe Road in Thibodaux. Deputies learned a white Bobcat compact track loader and a 20-foot trailer were stolen. Combined, the property is valued up to $45,000. Investigators confirmed the equipment was last seen at the job site on the afternoon of Monday, October 12.

As the investigation continues, detectives are asking for the public’s help in solving this crime. Anyone with information on this crime is asked to submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers Bayou Region by phone at 1-800-743-7433 or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org. Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers through the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office mobile app. 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 Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy has been dismissed and criminally charged for an incident during a recent arrest. Aaron Buckley, 29, of Schriever faces two counts of Simple Battery for his actions during an arrest earlier this month.

The incident occurred on October 3, 2020, and involved the arrest of a woman. An internal investigation found the tactics Buckley used during the arrest were not in line with Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office training. On October 13, 2020, Buckley was charged with two counts of Simple Battery for actions during the arrest. Buckley’s employment with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office lasted for more than seven years, and he was terminated upon his arrest.

“I am extremely disappointed with this deputy’s behavior,” said Sheriff Webre. “His actions in this situation were not in line with his training and not what I would expect from a Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy. We hold the men and women of our agency to the highest standards, and that means holding them accountable when they take actions beyond their authority.”

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced detectives are investigating a drive-by shooting incident in Thibodaux which resulted in property damage early Sunday morning. There were no injuries reported in the incident.

At around 1 a.m. on October 11, 2020, deputies responded to a call of a shooting in the 400 block of Frederick Drive in Thibodaux. Investigators learned a black Dodge Charger reportedly pulled up alongside another car and subjects inside the Charger began shooting. There was a woman inside the other car, and a man standing just outside the car. The rounds struck vehicles involved and near the incident, as well as a nearby residence, but no injuries were reported.

No arrests have been made yet in this incident. As this investigation continues, Sheriff Webre is asking for the public’s help on this case. Anyone with information on this crime is asked to submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers Bayou Region by phone at 1-800-743-7433 or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org. Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers through the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office mobile app. Tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 in cash if the information leads to an arrest.

“There was such a blatant disregard for human life in this incident,” said Sheriff Webre. “Not only could the shooters have killed the victims they targeted, but there could have been innocent lives lost with this occurring in a residential neighborhood. I implore the public – anyone with information on this crime – to come forward to assist us in holding these people responsible for their actions.”

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced detectives are investigating an incident which took place in Thibodaux on Sunday that resulted in a Second Degree Battery.

Just after 5 p.m. on October 4, 2020, deputies and detectives responded to a call of a man running through a Thibodaux neighborhood who appeared to be injured. When deputies arrived, they located the man and found he was bleeding from the head.

Investigators learned the man had been in an altercation with another man on Deboue Place in Thibodaux when the other man brandished a pistol. The other man struck the victim in the head with the pistol, and the victim ran from area. As the man was running, he heard two gunshots. He eventually got to a safe distance and found someone to call 911.

The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. At this time, investigators believe his injuries occurred as a result of being struck in the head with the pistol. There is currently no evidence the victim was struck by gunshots heard during the incident.

This investigation is continuing. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers Bayou Region by phone at 1-800-743-7433 or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org. Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers through the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office mobile app. Tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 in cash if the information leads to an arrest.