Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of Raekwon Arcement (age 19) and Tireke Johnson (age 17), both of Thibodaux, for allegedly robbing another man on Wednesday, April 27. Just after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, deputies responded to a residence in
UPDATE: Individuals Identified in Raceland Shooting
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the victim of Friday morning’s shooting incident in Raceland has been identified as 33-year-old Chelsi Eschette. Her husband, 32-year-old Josh Eschette, is the suspect in the shooting. He was airlifted from the scene to University Hospital in New
BREAKING: Deputies on Scene of Shooting in Raceland
4/29/16, Noon Update: The victim has been identified as 33-year-old Chelsi Eschette. Her husband, 32-year-old Josh Eschette, is the suspect in the shooting. He was airlifted from the scene to University Hospital in New Orleans in critical condition, having suffered
LPSO Transitional Work Program Completes Assessment for Re-accreditation
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Transitional Work Program is in line to be considered for re-accreditation by the American Correctional Association (ACA) following an assessment of the program which concluded Tuesday. The final decision on re-accreditation
Seat Belt Checkpoint Planned for Thursday, April 28
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will conduct a seat belt checkpoint in Lafourche Parish during the evening hours of Thursday, April 28. Deputies will be checking motorists for seat belt and safety seat violations, as well
Raceland Man Charged with 3rd DWI Monday Afternoon
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of Taj Harris (age 31) of Raceland on Monday, April 25. Shortly after 1:30 p.m., patrol deputies in the Raceland area initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle after the driver was found to
UPDATE: Larose Woman Charged with 126 Additional Counts of Theft and Forgery
Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Larose woman arrested earlier this month for stealing from her former employer was charged with 126 additional counts of theft and forgery as part of the ongoing investigation which began on April 4, 2016. Dorena
Texas Man Working in Port Fourchon Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Texas man working in Port Fourchon was arrested last week for possession of child pornography. James Puckett (age 45) of Livingston, Texas, was arrested on April 20. The arrest was a result of a joint
Prescription Drug Drop-off Boxes Available at LPSO Offices
Sheriff Craig Webre announced prescription drug drop-off boxes are now available at Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office locations to help citizens properly dispose of unwanted prescription medications. These new drop-off boxes were donated by the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators
Houma Man Faces Criminal Charges Following Vehicle Crash in Raceland
Sheriff Craig Webre announced a driver injured in a crash in Raceland on Saturday will face multiple criminal charges in the incident. Travis Burns (age 29) of Houma is currently being treated at a New Orleans hospital for injuries sustained