Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre reported detectives responded earlier today to a double shooting, believed to be a murder-suicide, at a residence in Thibodaux on Sunday, July 31. The bodies of 26-year-old Nakesha Carrere and 5-year-old Abigail Creamer were discovered
Teen Admits to Stealing Guns in Two Separate Burglaries
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of Deontae Poindexter (age 18) of Gray in reference to two separate burglary incidents. The first incident was reported on June 5, 2015. A Raceland resident returned to his home after being gone for
Detectives Asking for Public’s Assistance as Investigation into Raceland Man’s Death Continues
Sheriff Craig Webre announced detectives are asking for the public’s assistance as they continue their investigation into the shooting death of 23-year-old Chad Turner of Raceland. Turner’s body was discovered in Thibodaux on March 23, 2016. Turner was last seen
Party Locations Announced for National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, August 2
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre has announced the list of official “block party” locations in Lafourche Parish for the 33rd Annual National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, August 2. Each party will begin at 6 p.m. and last until
Over $50,000 Raised in Lafourche for Police Officers Killed or Injured in Recent Shootings
Sheriff Craig Webre announced more than $50,000 has been raised locally in Lafourche Parish to assist officers recently killed or injured in the line of duty. Law enforcement officers, firefighters and other first responders from agencies throughout the parish teamed
Thibodaux Man Charged with 5th DWI Offense
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of Billy Vaughn (age 57) of Thibodaux on Saturday, July 16. At around 1:15 a.m. on Saturday, deputies initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on LA Highway 304 near School Lane in
SUPPORT DALLAS, #BACKTHEBLUE: Local Law Enforcement Agencies to Raise Money for Dallas Officers
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, Louisiana State Police Troop C, Thibodaux Police Department, Lockport Police Department, Golden Meadow Police Department, Port Fourchon Harbor Police, and the Nicholls State University Police are teaming up to raise funds for the Dallas-area police
Convicted Felon Found with Drugs and a Stolen Firearm
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of Daniondran Gabriel (age 21) of Raceland after he was caught in possession of drugs and a stolen firearm. Just before 1 a.m. on Friday, July 8, deputies patrolling St. Phillip Street in Raceland
Sheriff Webre Issues Statement on Dallas Shooting
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre issued the following statement today regarding Thursday’s shooting incident in Dallas, Texas, which claimed the lives of several police officers: “Our nation is reeling from what is one of the most horrific acts ever perpetrated
UPDATE: Three More Arrested in Connection to Kraemer Residential Burglary
Sheriff Craig Webre announced three additional arrests have been made in connection to a Kraemer residential burglary. Beau Rodrigue (age 19) of Houma, who was a primary suspect in the burglary, was arrested July 3 in Terrebonne Parish. Dorian Ledet