Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of Zackary Fruge, 32, of Bayou Blue. Fruge was charged with armed robbery, aggravated battery, and other charges on a woman from whom he had been ordered to stay away.

Just before 5 p.m. on March 29, 2024, deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 300 block of Louise Lane in Bayou Blue. Deputies learned Fruge had reportedly pointed a gun at a woman’s head and threatened to kill her. The woman escaped and ran to a neighbor’s home, but Fruge was reportedly still inside the residence.

When deputies arrived, Fruge walked out of the residence, and deputies immediately detained him. Through investigation, deputies learned Fruge had arrived at the residence where a woman was present in violation of a protective order. He left then returned a second time, and so, the woman called 911. When Fruge realized this, he allegedly shoved her down, pointed a gun at her head, and threatened to shoot her. He then began striking her in the head with the firearm and stole cash from her purse.

Fruge was arrested and transported to the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. He was charged with armed robbery, aggravated battery with a dangerous weapon, aggravated assault with a firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and two counts of violation of a protective order. Bail is set at $276,000.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of Brandon Kidd, 38, of Cut Off on a variety of drug charges.

Narcotics agents had been investigating Kidd and obtained an arrest warrant for distribution of methamphetamine as well as a search warrant for his residence on East 59th Street in Cut Off. On March 28, narcotics agents proceeded to the residence where they located Kidd, and he was taken into custody. During a search of the residence, agents recovered a variety of drugs including the following: over 14 ounces of marijuana, over 22 grams of mushrooms, approximately 9 grams of methamphetamine, more than 11 doses of clonazepam, 18 hydrocodone pills, nearly 6 grams of hash powder, and 22 doses of a generic form of Viagra. Agents also recovered eight firearms and $1,689 in cash along with various drug paraphernalia.

Kidd was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex on the warrant for distribution of methamphetamine. He was additionally charged with possession with intent to distribute the following drugs: methamphetamine, hashish, marijuana, clonazepam, hydrocodone, and psilocybin (mushrooms). Kidd was also charged with possession of a legend drug, possession of drug paraphernalia, and illegal carrying of a weapon in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance. Bail is set at $206,100.

Citizens are reminded that they can report any drug-related or suspicious activity. Information can be reported directly to the Narcotics Section commander, Lieutenant Adam Dufrene, at (985) 532-4365 or adam-dufrene@lpso.net. Information can also be reported anonymously through Bayou Region Crime Stoppers at 1-800-743-7433, at CrimeStoppersBR.org, or via the Bayou Tips app on mobile devices.

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NOTE: Per Article 234 of the Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure, a booking photo cannot be released for this arrest.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced narcotics agents arrested two individuals following a search of a Raceland residence. Hali Toups, 27, of Raceland and Ryan Toups, 29, of Gheens were both arrested.

Beginning in January 2024, narcotics agents were investigating suspected narcotics activity at a residence in the 200 block of Twin Oaks Drive in Raceland. During the investigation, agents obtained a search warrant for the residence. During a search of the residence, agents seized methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Hali and Ryan Toups were at the residence with three juveniles at the time, and Hali Toups was arrested. She was charged with illegal use of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of persons under 17, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Ryan Toups was found to have a substance in his possession which was sent off for further testing to the State Police Crime Lab. Testing showed the substance tested positive for methamphetamine. Agents then obtained a warrant for Ryan Toups, and he was taken into custody. In the process of being transported to the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex, he committed a battery on a deputy. He was ultimately booked with possession of methamphetamine and battery of a police officer.

Citizens are reminded that they can report any drug-related or suspicious activity. Information can be reported directly to the Narcotics Section commander, Lieutenant Adam Dufrene, at (985) 532-4365 or adam-dufrene@lpso.net. Information can also be reported anonymously through Bayou Region Crime Stoppers at 1-800-743-7433, at CrimeStoppersBR.org, or via the Bayou Tips app on mobile devices.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday night in Raceland that resulted in one man being injured. The incident occurred near the intersection of LA Highway 308 and LA Highway 182 in Raceland. No arrests have been made.

At around 10:20 p.m., deputies responded to a report of shots fired in the aforementioned area of Raceland. When deputies arrived, they found a 20-year-old man had suffered gunshot wounds. He was transported to a hospital where he remains in stable condition.

Anyone who may have any information helpful in solving this crime is asked to submit a tip anonymously through Bayou Region Crime Stoppers 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.

UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Joniece Lee of Thibodaux. The investigation is continuing.

Sheriff Craig Webre announced detectives are currently investigating a shooting that occurred on Carol Street in the Marydale community in Thibodaux Monday evening. A woman was shot as a result of the incident which took place shortly before 8 p.m. on March 4, 2024.

More information will be made public as the investigation continues.

Meanwhile, anyone with any information about this incident is asked to submit a tip to Bayou Region Crime Stoppers 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.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a shooting occurred in Thibodaux on Tuesday which injured a teenage boy. Detectives are asking the public for help in the investigation.

Just before 6 p.m. on February 20, 2024, deputies responded to a 911 call regarding a shooting that took place on Karla Drive in Thibodaux. The teenage victim drove himself to a local hospital where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The victim was reportedly shot while driving on the street.

Anyone who may have any information helpful in solving this crime is asked to submit a tip anonymously through Bayou Region Crime Stoppers 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.