Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of Chasarae Wheaten (age 33) of Raceland. At around 8:05 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, deputies began investigating an incident wherein Wheaten and a woman were involved in a verbal altercation when Wheaten struck
Attorney Caught Trying to Bring Contraband into Jail; Illegal Drugs, Guns Found at His Residence
Sheriff Craig Webre announced two people face criminal charges following an investigation of a former attorney attempting to bring contraband into the Lafourche Parish Detention Center. Edward “Buddy” Schertler (age 40) of Thibodaux was caught attempting to bring phones and
Public’s Help Sought to Identify Woman Using Counterfeit Bills
Sheriff Craig Webre announced a reward is being offered to help investigators identify a female suspect who attempted to use counterfeit money on multiple occasions. In a recent incident last week, the suspect used a counterfeit $20 bill at a
Lockport Man Arrested for Chasing Woman with Broom, Striking Juveniles
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of Todd Chiasson Jr. (age 32) of Lockport on Monday, March 7. At around 6 a.m. on Monday, deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence on Cassidy Lane in Lockport. Upon arrival
Man Charged with 3rd DWI after He Was Found Asleep in Vehicle Parked in Truck Stop Entrance
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of Easton Serigny (age 50) of Cut Off on Friday, March 4. At around 3:45 a.m. on Friday, deputies were dispatched to a Galliano truck stop in reference to a man sleeping inside his
Sheriff Webre Offers Counterfeit Bill Detection and Reporting Tips after Lockport Man was Found Printing Fake Money
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of Jacob Chouest (age 21) of Lockport for printing counterfeit bills and other charges. Agents with the Lafourche Parish Drug Task Force had been investigating the use of counterfeit bills throughout the area. Through
UPDATE: Second Suspect Arrested in Equipment Theft at Port Fourchon Rental Company
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the second suspect in an equipment theft form a Port Fourchon rental company has been arrested. Anthony Harris Jr. (age 37) of Lafayette turned himself over to authorities on Wednesday. A warrant was issued for Harris’