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Crime / Arrests

UPDATE: Second Victim Comes Forward in Investigation into Cut Off Man’s Sex Crimes

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Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Cut Off man arrested for child molestation in November 2019 has been charged again after a second victim has come forward. Lain McMaster, 21, is now also charged with Indecent Behavior with a

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Five Face Drug Charges in Three Separate Investigations

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Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced five individuals face drug charges as part of three separate investigations in what turned out to be a busy day for narcotics agents on January 30, 2020. Agents started in Cut Off on Thursday

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Two Arrested for Recent Burglaries and Theft in Gheens

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Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced two men have been arrested in connection with recent burglaries in the Gheens area. Gary Matherne, 25, of Gheens and Chevy Plaisance, 18, of Mathews each face multiple felony charges in the investigation. On

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Hiding in Plain Sight: Utah Fugitive Found Living in Bayou Blue

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Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a fugitive wanted in Utah for crimes dating back to 2003. Richard Schleininger, 49, was found to have been living in Bayou Blue for more than a decade under the alias,

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Sheriff Webre Issues Warning About the Use of Replica Pistols

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Example of a replica pistol compared to the actual firearm it was meant to replicate   Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is warning citizens about the dangers of replica pistols, especially when being used by children. On January 23, 2020,

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Narcotics Agents Arrest Four in Drug Bust at Gheens Residence

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Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced narcotics agents arrested four people at a Gheens residence on Thursday. Laura Cheramie, 41, and her brother, Harry Cheramie Jr., 31, were arrested along with Caleb McCaa, 24, and his girlfriend, Valerie Gaubert, 28.

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UPDATE: Wanted Felon Arrested in Gheens

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Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a wanted felon. Justin Breaux, 30, of Gheens was arrested on Wednesday. Earlier this month, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office asked for the public’s help in locating Breaux who had outstanding

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Storage Unit Burglars Caught in the Act

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Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced four people were arrested over the weekend after they were caught stealing from a storage unit facility. Deputies arrested Crystal Chouest, 42, Harold Smith, 34, and Louise Dorr, 67, all of Grand Isle, as

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UPDATE: Sex Offender Faces Additional Charges Stemming from Nude Photos of Teen

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Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a sex offender faces additional charges as part of an investigation stemming back to November 2019. Roland Bruce Jr., 40, of Cut Off was initially charged with indecent behavior and now faces new charges

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Two Arrested after Agents Discover Cocaine and Marijuana at Galliano Residence

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Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced two people were arrested as part of a narcotics investigation. Desiree Pitre, 33, of Larose and Joshua Johnson, 29, of LaPlace were both arrested on Wednesday. Through investigation, narcotics agents obtained a search warrant

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Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office
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Thibodaux, LA 70302

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