Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is urging citizens to complete hurricane preparations today (Sunday, September 13) with Tropical Storm Sally projected to strengthen and bring hurricane conditions to our area in the next 36 hours. The administrative offices of the
UPDATE: LA 1 Open from Golden Meadow to Leeville
LA Highway 1 is back OPEN south of the Leon Theriot Lock in Golden Meadow. Motorists should proceed with caution as there may still be some debris in areas along the roadway. Please note that law enforcement officials are monitoring
LPSO Offices to Close Thursday Due to Hurricane Laura
CONFIRMED: LPSO offices WILL reopen on Friday, August 28. ORIGINAL RELEASE: Due to the weather forecast for our area from Hurricane Laura, Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre has announced that the administrative offices of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will
ROAD CLOSURE: LA 1 Closed South of the Golden Meadow Lock
Due to rising water caused by Hurricane Laura, LA Highway 1 is now CLOSED south of the Leon Theriot Lock in Golden Meadow. A *MANDATORY EVACUATION* remains in effect for this area, south of the Leon Theriot Lock, including Port
Sheriff Webre Announces LPSO Storm Operations Due to Marco and Laura
8/24 UPDATE: Our administrative offices will reopen on Tuesday, August 25. ORIGINAL RELEASE: In anticipation of the arrival of Tropical Storm Marco and Tropical Storm Laura, Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre has announced that the administrative offices of the Lafourche
Mandatory Evacuation Ordered for Parts of Lafourche Parish
From Lafourche Parish Government: As Tropical Storm Marco and Laura approach coastal landfall, Parish President Archie Chaisson has issued a Mandatory Evacuation for all residents and businesses South of the Leon Theriot Flood Gate and other low-lying areas. The Mandatory
Two Drivers Charged with DWI During Parish-Wide Curfew for Hurricane Barry
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced two DWI arrests were made during a parish-wide curfew for Hurricane Barry. Both drivers had a blood alcohol content more than twice the legal limit. Shortly after 10 p.m. on Friday, July 12, deputies
UPDATE: LA 1 now OPEN south of Golden Meadow
LA Highway 1 is now OPEN from Golden Meadow to Leeville and Port Fourchon. Per Lafourche Parish Government, the mandatory evacuation for south of the Leon Theriot Locks in Golden Meadow has also been lifted. Residents in that area should
LPSO Administrative Offices to Close for Tropical Storm Barry
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre has announced that the administrative offices of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office shall close at 2:00 PM today (July 12, 2019) in advance of the arrival of Tropical Storm Barry. Offices are set to open
Sheriff Webre Announces Preparations for Tropical Storm Barry
Sheriff Craig Webre reported the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is working with all other parish agencies to closely monitor Tropical Storm Barry as it approaches the coast. The National Weather Service indicated this system could produce 10-20 inches of rain