Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced an Oregon woman has been arrested as part of an investigation into a runaway teen from Thibodaux. Roxanne Mocaby, 41, of Redmond, Oregon, has been arrested by authorities in Oregon.

On April 20, 2025, deputies responded to a Burma Road residence in Thibodaux regarding a 16-year-old male who reportedly ran away from home, leaving his electronic devices at home. Through investigation, detectives learned the boy had been in contact with a teenage girl from Oregon on Snapchat. They learned he had told the girl he no longer wanted to live with his adoptive family and planned for the girl and her mother to pick him up. Investigators tracked the girl’s phone back to Oregon and contacted local authorities. Oregon State Police located their vehicle and conducted a traffic stop, identifying the occupants as Mocaby and the two teens. During questioning, Mocaby admitted to knowledge of the situation and her involvement.

Mocaby was arrested and booked into the Harney County Jail on a Lafourche Parish warrant for simple kidnapping and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile. She remains in Oregon awaiting extradition to Lafourche Parish. Bail is set at $50,000.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced two people have been arrested in connection with a vehicle burglary investigation. Tedgrick Montgomery Jr., 29, of South Carolina and Sandy Palmer, 40, of Michigan were arrested in Baton Rouge on Thursday. Montgomery has outstanding warrants for several Louisiana parishes and in three other states.

Just before 6 a.m. on Thursday, April 24, deputies and detectives responded to a fitness center in Raceland in reference to several vehicles being burglarized in the parking lot of the business. Some of the vehicles had broken windows due to forced entry. The male suspect was driving a black SUV, and was under investigation for other burglaries in the parishes of Terrebonne and Livingston.

In working with area law enforcement in multiple parishes, detectives located the vehicle in the Baton Rouge area. Baton Rouge Police conducted a traffic stop and identified Montgomery and Palmer as the occupants of the vehicle. During a search of the vehicle, investigators located evidence from burglaries in three parishes. Further investigation revealed Palmer attempted to cash stolen checks in the New Orleans and Gonzales areas, and she was in possession of several other blank checks. Both were arrested and booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Jail on warrants. They were subsequently transported to the Livingston Parish Detention Center and booked on warrants there.

Montgomery was booked on a warrant for simple burglary in Livingston Parish. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives obtained warrants for Montgomery for two counts of simple burglary of a vehicle, attempted simple burglary of a vehicle, and possession of tools for a crime. He also has pending charges in Lafourche for two counts each of bank fraud, identity theft and forgery. Montgomery also has outstanding warrants for Thibodaux Police and the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office, as well as in the states of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.

Palmer was also booked with simple burglary in Livingston. In Lafourche Parish, she faces charges including two counts each of bank fraud, identity theft and forgery.

Sheriff Webre applauded the efforts of investigators in the case. “Our detectives did an outstanding job, not only in quickly developing the suspects in the case, but also in surveilling and tracking them across multiple jurisdictions,” said Sheriff Webre. “We hope this case sends a clear message to criminals to stay away from our parish. We will track you down, and you will be arrested!” Sheriff Webre also thanks all the agencies that partnered with LPSO on this investigation.

Tedgrick Montgomery Jr

Sandy Palmer

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced two more people have been arrested as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation which started in November 2024. Amber Stelly, 29, of Bayou Blue and Gianna Cadenas, 25, of Gray have been arrested in connection with the investigation. Bryan Wright, 50, of Gray and Richard Comardelle Jr., 48, of Larose were arrested as part of the investigation in February 2025.

In November 2024, narcotics agents opened an investigation into illegal narcotics sales in the central and south areas of Lafourche Parish. Agents identified multiple individuals and residences involved in drug sales and obtained several search warrants for residences, vehicles, electronic media and DNA. The searches have resulted in the seizure of a variety of narcotics and two firearms. Agents initially obtained arrest warrants for Wright and Comardelle, and they were arrested in February. Wright was charged with two counts of distribution of methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute meth, carrying of a weapon in the presence of drugs, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He is being held without bond due to a revocation of parole. Comardelle was charged with distribution of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released from the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex after posting bail in the amount of $100,000.

As the investigation continued, agents also arrested Stelly on March 7, 2025, for possession of Valium. She was released the following day after posting $5,000 bail.

Agents had also obtained a warrant for meth distribution for Cardenas. She was arrested in Terrebonne Parish last week and transferred to Lafourche Parish. She was released on April 22 after posting bail in the amount of $50,000.

Anyone wishing to report any drug-related or suspicious activity can contact Lieutenant Adam Dufrene at (985) 532-4365 or adam-dufrene@lpso.net. Information can also be reported anonymously through Bayou Region Crime Stoppers at 1-800-743-7433, at CrimeStoppersBR.org, or via the Bayou Tips mobile app.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Labadieville man arrested for theft and burglary last month now faces additional charges in a separate investigation. Terry Hebert Jr., 37, was arrested on Wednesday for exploitation of the infirm and contractor fraud.

Hebert was arrested in March 2025 after admitting to breaking into a Thibodaux business, taking control of a forklift, and loading large bearings onto his truck. He later sold the bearings to a scrap dealer for over $9,000. He was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex on charges of felony theft and simple burglary on March 14, 2025. He was released the next day after posting bail in the amount of $100,000.

Three weeks later, detectives began investigating a complaint of contractor fraud involving an elderly Thibodaux resident. Detectives learned the resident had hired Hebert’s company, Lil T’s Handyman LLC, to remove and replace her roof at a cost of over $30,000. Detectives learned the resident had already made payments totaling $25,000 to Hebert, but Terry had only completed a minimal amount of work. Further investigation revealed Hebert did not have a parish permit nor was his business licensed with the state as required for projects over $7,500. Detectives then obtained a warrant for his arrest.

On Tuesday, April 15, Hebert was arrested again. He was booked into the Correctional Complex on the warrant for residential contractor fraud and exploitation of the infirm. He was released after posting $50,000 bail and was placed on electronic monitoring.

Anyone who hired Hebert or Lil T’s Handyman LLC, and the work was not properly completed, should contact the Lafourche Parish Criminal Investigations Division at (985) 532-4320.

Sheriff Webre is urging citizens to perform due diligence when it comes to hiring contractors. Any contractor working in Lafourche Parish must have a Lafourche Parish occupational license, and a permit must be obtained for all work performed. Citizens should check references and ensure the contractor is licensed, bonded and insured. Projects over $7,500 also require a state contractor’s license which can be verified on the Louisiana State Licensing Board website: LSLBC.gov. Citizens who use unlicensed or uninsured contractors do so at their own risk of liability, without any warranty, and may not have recourse for substandard work.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced two people have been charged in an investigation into vehicle burglaries in the Thibodaux area. Jonathan Daggs Jr., 17, of Thibodaux and a 16-year-old each face multiple burglary charges.

Since March 2025, deputies had been investigating a string of vehicle burglaries in neighborhoods near LA Highway 3185 in Thibodaux. Patrol deputies conducted thorough investigations and obtained video surveillance showing persons burglarizing vehicles, and they developed suspects for the crimes. Detectives conducted additional investigations and obtained search warrants for residences, which resulted in finding additional evidence in the case. Daggs and a 16-year-old male were identified as suspects in the case. Both were located and taken into custody.

The juvenile was charged with seven counts of simple burglary of a motor vehicle and was released to the custody of his guardian.

During questioning, Daggs admitted to his involvement. He was arrested on Monday, April 14. He was also charged with seven counts of simple burglary of a motor vehicle and was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex. Bail is set at $70,000.

This investigation is continuing, and additional arrests are expected.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced that a Thibodaux High School student was arrested after threatening other students with a knife. Luis Leon, 17, of Thibodaux was arrested on Thursday.

School resource officers at Thibodaux High School investigated two incidents this week involving Leon where he made threatening statements to other students while brandishing a kitchen knife. Following the investigation, the officers obtained a warrant for his arrest.

Leon was arrested and booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex. He was charged with four counts of aggravated assault and carrying of a dangerous weapon by a student at school. Bail is set at $30,000.