Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a Raceland man for attempted murder. Amos Washington, 41, was arrested on Sunday. Just after 3:30 p.m. on March 1, 2026, deputies responded to Morristown Road in Raceland. Washington was arguing
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of an Alabama man for cybercrimes following a joint investigation with the FBI. Landen Westfall, 24, of Athens, Alabama, has been booked on charges including criminal assistance to suicide, indecent behavior with
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course on March 24-26, 2026, at the Larose-Cut Off Middle School, located at 13356 West Main Street in Larose. This self-defense course, designed for
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced an employee of a Lockport business has been arrested for embezzling over $100,000 from the company. Marcus Smith, 50, of New Orleans, is charged with multiple counts of felony theft. Last week, the owner
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a Galliano man for sex crimes involving two female victims. Davery Gaspard, 39, faces several charges following the investigation. On February 3, 2026, detectives began investigating allegations of rape involving Gaspard.
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a Golden Meadow man found to be mailing fraudulent checks around the country. Clint Cheramie, 48, is charged with multiple counts of monetary instrument abuse. In January 2026, detectives opened an
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will join other local law enforcement agencies in participating in the statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, which runs through the Mardi Gras season – February 6-17, 2026. The
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre has announced applications are now being accepted for the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Association annual scholarship for 2026. All eligible students in Lafourche Parish are encouraged to apply. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre and Lockport Chief of Police David Harrelson announced five people were arrested as a result of a narcotics operation in Lockport. Narcotics agents had been investigating reports of illegal drug activity at the residence of
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced four people have been charged in an ongoing narcotics investigation. Brothers Ryan and James Lirette, Brandy Adams, and Brian McKee each face charges. The Lirettes and Adams were already on supervised probation. Last week,
