Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre and Lafourche Parish Schools Superintendent Jo Ann Matthews announced three students were charged in separate incidents at Lafourche Parish high schools in the last two weeks. Earlier this month, deputies opened an investigation after
Seat Belt Checkpoint to be Held Wednesday, April 1
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office will conduct a seat belt checkpoint in Lafourche Parish during the daylight hours of Wednesday, April 1. Deputies will be checking motorists for seat belt and safety seat violations, as well
Vacherie Couple Dies as a Result of Boating Crash
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre and St. James Parish Sheriff Willy Martin Jr. reported a boating crash near the Lafourche-St. James Parish line claimed the life of a man and woman from Vacherie. Deputies located the bodies of 38-year-old Shawn
Raceland Man Charged with Extortion of an Elderly Woman
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Raceland man was arrested after he threatened an elderly woman to obtain money. David Bland (44, B/M) was arrested on Wednesday following an investigation into the incident. Last week, deputies began an
Detectives Investigating Equipment Theft at Bollinger Shipyards
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons who stole equipment from a local shipyard. Last month, detectives responded to Bollinger Shipyards on LA Highway 308
Standoff Ends Peacefully in Lockport
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre and Lockport Chief of Police Warren Vedros reported a standoff with a barricaded subject ended peacefully after more than three hours on Wednesday afternoon. At 9:00 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 400
Detectives Investigating Property Damage at Parish Boat Launch
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre says detectives are investigating reckless driving which has led to damage at a parish boat launch, and he is issuing a stern warning that all violators will be pursued. “These irresponsible criminals are causing the
Galliano Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Shooting
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a Galliano man for attempted murder after he shot another man Saturday evening. Jonathan Ramos-Vasquez (25, H/M) of Galliano was arrested at his residence following an investigation. At around 6:20
Concealed Handgun Course Scheduled for Sunday, April 19
LPSO is offering a Concealed Handgun Training Course at the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Shooting Range Facility located at 3451 Highway 182 in Raceland on Sunday, April 19. Class will begin at 8:00 a.m. and last until approximately 5:00 p.m. with
Multiple Checkpoints Slated for Wednesday, March 25
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office will conduct multiple checkpoints in Lafourche Parish on Wednesday, March 25. The first will be the weekly seat belt checkpoint to be held during the daylight hours on Wednesday followed by