Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a second man has been arrested in connection with the theft of a boat and trailer in Larose. Travis Sanchez, 44, of Lockport was arrested Sunday. Francis Fonseca Jr., 39, was previously arrested for his involvement.

As previously announced, on October 15, 2026, detectives began investigating the theft of a boat and trailer that had been parked on Le Village Drive in Larose and stolen overnight. Fonseca was developed as a suspect in the case. He was located at a boat launch in Larose, and he had one of the motors from the stolen boat in his possession. The other motor was located hidden in Lockport, and the boat and trailer were later located at a Lockport residence. Fonseca was arrested for theft of a motor vehicle and obstruction of justice. He was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex, where he remains. Bail is set at $275,000.

Through further investigation, detectives identified Sanchez as having assisted Fonseca in the theft and obtained a warrant for his arrest. On Sunday, October 18, deputies made contact with Sanchez at his residence in Lockport. Sanchez resisted officers but was soon taken into custody. He was found to be in possession of methamphetamine. Sanchez was booked into the Correctional Complex and charged with theft of a motor vehicle, obstruction of justice, possession of methamphetamine and resisting an officer. Bail is set at $46,500.