Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is asking for the public’s help to identify a man who stole mail packages from two Raceland residences last week.
On December 10, 2019, deputies responded to two instances of theft at residences on Aspen Drive in Raceland. In each case, a package containing Christmas gifts had been delivered to a home and left near a door. An unidentified man was captured on camera taking the package at one of the residences at around 4:15 p.m. on December 10. The man was traveling in a dark-colored GMC Envoy. It is unknown whether he was the driver or a passenger in the vehicle.
Deputies are now seeking the public’s help in this case. Anyone who may recognize the suspect or anyone with any knowledge of 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 using the P3 Tips app on your mobile device. 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 reported deputies used naloxone to save the life of a Thibodaux man who is believed to have suffered an opioid overdose on Wednesday morning.
At around 10:25 a.m. on December 11, 2019, a woman reported that a male friend had entered a bathroom and never came out. When she entered to check on him, he had very shallow breathing and was turning blue. Deputies arrived and learned the man was a drug user and observed what appeared to be injection sites on his arm. Recognizing a possible opioid overdose, deputies administered naloxone to the man. He began to recover and show signs of improvement. EMTs were also present and transported the man to the hospital for further treatment.
Naloxone HCl, which is sold under brand names such as Narcan and Evzio, is used as a temporary antidote to treat an opioid overdose. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office initially obtained naloxone injectors at no cost to the agency in November 2017 from the Louisiana Department of Health’s Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office. The LPSO has since acquired naloxone nasal spray applicators through a grant from the South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority. Many deputies carry the agency-issued naloxone applicators after undergoing proper training for use.
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced an investigation into recent vehicle burglaries led to the discovery of nearly $60,000 in narcotics. Daniodran Gabriel, 25, faces numerous narcotics charges. A 17-year-old male juvenile has also been charged in the burglary investigation.
On December 9, 2019, patrol deputies responded to several reports of vehicle burglaries and attempted burglaries in the Mathews and Cut Off areas. During the investigation, deputies collected physical evidence left at the scene of one of the burglaries. This led investigators to obtain a search warrant for a residence on St. Louis Street in Raceland.
On December 10, 2019, detectives arrived at the residence and made contact with Daniodran Gabriel and a 17-year-old male juvenile. During a search of the residence, detectives discovered illegal drugs. Narcotics agents obtained another search warrant and seized approximately 1.5 pounds of methamphetamine, 1.5 pounds of marijuana, 8.5 ounces of cocaine, 5.6 grams of crack cocaine, and 57 oxycodone pills, as well as a variety of drug paraphernalia, counterfeit money, and a handgun. These were all found to belong to Gabriel. The total street value of the drugs seized is nearly $60,000.
Gabriel was arrested and booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. He was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Marijuana, and Oxycodone. He was also charged Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Illegal Carrying of a Weapon in the Presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, Monetary Instrument Abuse, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bail is set at $750,000.
Meanwhile, the juvenile was charged with Simple Burglary of a Motor Vehicle and Attempted Simple Burglary of a Motor Vehicle and placed into the Lafourche Parish Juvenile Justice Facility in Thibodaux. The investigation is continuing, and additional charges are possible.
Detectives believe other individuals are involved in the vehicle burglaries. Anyone with information on these vehicle burglaries is asked to contact Crime Stoppers Bayou Region at 1-800-743-7433. Tips can also be submitted using the P3 Tips app or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org. A reward of up to $1,000 is available if the information leads to an arrest.
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a man was arrested after he invaded a Golden Meadow home with a crowbar and struck two men on Monday morning. Randy Borne Jr., 40, of Golden Meadow was arrested on December 9, 2019.
Just prior to 7 a.m. on Monday, December 9, deputies responded to a residence on LA Highway 1 in Golden Meadow. Through investigation, deputies learned two men were sleeping at the residence that morning when Randy Borne arrived and entered the residence with a crowbar. Borne was known to the two men, and he believed an ex-girlfriend was present and demanded to know where she was. As Borne searched the house, he struck one of the men in the head with the crowbar and punched the other in the head. He then left the home and walked toward the highway.
Deputies located Borne at his residence, and he was taken into custody. He was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. He was charged with Home Invasion, Aggravated Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, and Simple Battery. He was also charged with a probation violation for a previous conviction of Domestic Abuse Battery. He is currently being held without bail.
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced detectives are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Palmisano Drive in Bayou Blue on Monday evening. One man was shot in the arm and was taken to a hospital where he is currently being treated. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is continuing. The incident was reported at around 7:20 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2019.
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 or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org. Tips can also be submitted using the P3 Tips app on your mobile device. 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 national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign which runs December 13, 2019, through January 1, 2020. 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 conducting checkpoints for seat belt usage and impaired drivers. More specific information on the checkpoints will be announced at a later date.
During a seat belt checkpoint, deputies check for seat belt and safety seat violations, as well as other violations such as expired inspection tags. During a DWI checkpoint, deputies look for impaired drivers while checking for other traffic safety issues. Lafourche Parish is a “No Refusal” parish, meaning if a suspected drunk driver refuses a breathalyzer test, deputies will seek a search warrant to have that person’s blood tested.
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. In 2018, 311 people were killed in alcohol-related crashes in Louisiana alone.
Sheriff Craig Webre reminds citizens to have a plan to get home safely before you decide 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.
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is asking for the public’s help in an investigation into the theft of copper wire from a Larose business.
Last week, detectives responded to a report of theft at a business in Larose. Detectives learned over 250 feet of copper wire was stolen from the business. Surveillance cameras captured images of the suspects.
Deputies are now seeking the public’s help in this case. Anyone who may recognize the suspects or anyone with any knowledge of 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 using the P3 Tips app on your mobile device. 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 traffic stop for a broken taillight led to two arrests for narcotics charges. Ronald Brown, 31, and Shayla Samuels, 35, both of Raceland, were arrested in the incident.
At around 9:45 p.m. on December 5, 2019, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on LA Highway 182 in Raceland with a broken taillight. Deputies made contact with the vehicle occupants and identified the driver as Brown and the passenger as Samuels. Deputies immediately detected the odor of burnt marijuana coming from the vehicle and asked for assistance from a K-9 deputy. The K-9 unit arrived and alerted to the presence of narcotics inside the vehicle. Deputies searched the vehicle and found suspected narcotics including approximately 13.3 grams of crack cocaine, 7.7 grams of methamphetamine, and five doses of MDMA.
Brown and Samuels were both charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Crack Cocaine and Methamphetamine, as well as Possession of MDMA. Samuels was also released on December 6, 2019, after posting $52,000 bail. Brown was additionally charged with the broken taillight, and he was released on December 8, 2019, after posting $52,100 bail.
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a Raceland man for allegedly stabbing another man on Wednesday night. Henry Chapman is charged with Aggravated Second Degree Battery.
Just after 11 p.m. on December 4, 2019, deputies responded to a reported stabbing on Greenville Street in Raceland. Through investigation, deputies learned Chapman and another were at Chapman’s residence and both were consuming alcoholic beverages. At one point, Chapman produced a knife and stabbed the man several times. The victim was able to get away and walked to his nearby residence for help. The victim was found to have several wounds.
Meanwhile, additional deputies arrived in the area and took Chapman into custody at his residence. Investigators recovered a knife at the scene which is believed to be the one used in the incident. Chapman was arrested and charged with Aggravated Second Degree Battery. He was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. Bail has not yet been set.
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is warning citizens of a warrant scam which is again targeting our area. Several citizens reportedly received similar scam calls over the past few days.
In this version of this scam, the caller poses as a deputy or ranking member of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office and knows personal information about the victim. In some instances, the call appears to originate from a legitimate Sheriff’s Office number. The caller informs the victim that he or she has an active arrest warrant and must pay immediately by a prepaid debit card, electronic money order, or gift card to avoid arrest.
LPSO does attempt to notify individuals when fees and fines are due, but those individuals are directed to pay via our website at www.LPSO.net or in person at our office. In the event you would choose to pay a fine or ticket by phone, only a credit or debit card would be accepted. Prepaid debit cards, electronic money orders, and gift cards would not be acceptable forms of payment. If you fail to pay a fine or show up for court, and a warrant is issued for your arrest, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office would not call demanding payment. You can also verify warrants and certain fines due on the LPSO website.
“As technology improves, these scams have become more sophisticated,” said Sheriff Webre. “Still, all the usual signs of a scam are still present, and we want citizens to become familiar with these tactics.”
Like every scam, this one contains aspects of reality as well as typical signs of a scam. The demand for “immediate” payment by an incoming caller and the payment method (prepaid debit card, electronic money order, or gift card) are two signs this is a scam.
Other signs of a scam could include a caller asking you to send money to receive money or prizes, a caller using threatening or vulgar language, or someone calling from a department, but not giving the name of the company.
Ultimately, if you are concerned the call may be legitimate, simply hang up and call the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office at (985) 532-2808. Do not call a number given to you by the incoming caller unless you verify it first. We encourage you to call the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office BEFORE you send money if you have any doubt about the authenticity of any call. We would be happy to assist you to ensure you do not become the next scam victim. It is not necessary to report every phone scam, but if you lose money in a scam or receive threats of physical harm or violence, you should report it to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office or your local law enforcement agency.
