Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office

Crime Stoppers Tip Leads to Arrest of Fugitive Wanted for Armed Robbery

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre, Houma Police Chief Travis Theriot, and Lockport Police Chief David Harrelson Jr. announced a fugitive wanted for a January 2025 armed robbery in Houma was arrested in Lockport. Darreka Boykins Jr., 25, of Houma was taken into custody on Monday.

The armed robbery occurred in January 2025 at a business in the 1900 block of Prospect Boulevard in Houma. Following an investigation, the Houma Police Department secured an arrest warrant for Boykins in connection with the crime, with bail amount set at $500,000. He also had two additional arrest warrants for failure to appear on unrelated charges.

Then, on May 4, 2026, an anonymous tip was submitted to Bayou Region Crime Stoppers indicating Boykins’ location at a residence on Comeaux Drive in the Town of Lockport. LPSO deputies and Lockport Police arrived at the residence, and Boykins surrendered without incident. He was taken into custody and booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux and awaits transfer to Terrebonne Parish.

Citizens are reminded that Bayou Region Crime Stoppers is a nonprofit organization serving the parishes of Lafourche and Terrebonne. The organization encourages members of the community to assist law enforcement by offering avenues to submit information anonymously. Anyone with information on any crime or any fugitive can submit a tip anonymously by phone at 1-800-743-7433, online at CrimeStoppersBR.org, or via the Bayou Tips app on mobile devices. Tips submitted through Crime Stoppers could lead to a reward of up to $1,000.00 in cash if the information leads to an arrest.

Public’s Help Sought in Raceland Shooting Investigation

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is asking for the public’s help in an investigation into a Raceland shooting incident.

At around 8 p.m. on April 25, 2026, deputies responded to a call of a shooting in the area of Brocato Lane in Raceland. One person was injured in a shooting. No arrests have been made.

Detectives are asking for the public’s help to solve this crime. Anyone with any information on any of this incident can submit a tip anonymously to Bayou Region Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-743-7433, online at CrimeStoppersBR.org, or via the Bayou Tips app on mobile devices. Tips submitted through Crime Stoppers could lead to a reward of up to $1,000.00 in cash if the information leads to an arrest.

Search Warrant for Cut Off Residence Results in Drug and Firearm Arrests

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced two people were arrested after narcotics agents found drugs and firearms at a Cut Off residence Thursday morning. Shelly Adams, 44, and Aaron Brown, 41, both of Cut Off, were arrested.

Narcotics agents had been investigating Shelly Adams for her involvement with the use and sale of illegal narcotics. During the course of the investigation, agents secured an arrest warrant for Adams for the distribution of methamphetamine as well as a search warrant for her home on West 103rd Street in Cut Off.

On April 30, 2026, investigators executed the search warrant at Adams’ residence. They recovered methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and two firearms. Two juveniles were present in the residence at the time of the operation and were released into the care of family members.

Adams and Brown were both arrested and booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex on charges including possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. They were also charged with one count each of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm in the presence of drugs, and possession of drugs in the presence of a juvenile. A third person, Diego Adams, 19, was issued a criminal summons for possession of drug paraphernalia.

The bail amount for Brown was set at $118,000. Adams’ bail was set at $138,000, and she is also being held for Louisiana Probation and Parole.

Citizens are reminded that they can report any drug-related or suspicious activity. Information can be reported directly to the Narcotics Section commander, 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.

Rape Aggression Defense Course Scheduled for May in Thibodaux

Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course on May 12-14, 2026, at the Law Enforcement Complex, located at 1300 Lynn Street in Thibodaux.

This self-defense course designed for women will take place over three days. The class will begin at 6 p.m. and end around 9:30 p.m. each day. Participants must attend all three days. Course instruction will be provided by certified R.A.D. instructors from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office.

The cost of the course is $10 to cover the cost of course materials and is non-refundable. Class size is limited, and advance registration is required. You can register and pay for the course online at www.LPSO.net/classes. The class registration deadline is May 8, 2026, at 11 a.m.

For more information, please contact Lucie Morvant at (985) 446-2367 or email LPSOacademy@lpso.net.

Buckle Up in Your Truck: Seat Belt Checkpoint Planned for April 22, 2026

Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is joining other law enforcement agencies in participating in the Buckle Up in Your Truck campaign, April 18-26, 2026. The campaign is coordinated and funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.

As part of this effort, additional deputies will be assigned to patrol to ensure the safety of everyone on our roadways. Deputies will also conduct a seat belt checkpoint in Lafourche Parish on April 22, 2026. During this checkpoint, deputies will be checking motorists for seat belt and safety seat violations, as well as for proper inspection tags and other potential violations. Checkpoints are designed to help raise awareness for these types of violations and make the highways of the parish safer for all motorists.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 22,713 passenger vehicle occupants were killed in 2024, and nearly half of those killed were not buckled. Buckling up helps keep you safe and secure inside your vehicle, whereas not buckling up can result in being totally ejected from the vehicle in a crash, which is almost always deadly. Airbags are not enough to protect you. In fact, the force of an air bag can seriously injure or even kill you if you’re not buckled up. Also, improperly wearing a seat belt, such as putting the strap below your arm, puts you and your children at risk in a crash.

RUNAWAY TEEN: Makayla Kimberly

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Makayla Kimberly of Raceland. She was last seen on April 1, 2026, at her residence. Her family noticed she was gone around 11 p.m.

Makayla Kimberly is described as 5’6” tall, weighing approximately 180 pounds with brown hair. She was last seen wearing a dark blue “Spider-man” pullover and black athletic shorts, and she is possibly wearing Crocs clogs. She is believed to have taken a light blue tie-dyed backpack with extra clothing. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office at (985) 532-2808, or simply dial 911.

Rape Aggression Defense Course Scheduled for April in Raceland

Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course on April 28-30, 2026, at the LPSO Range Classroom, located at 3451 Highway 182 in Racleand.

For more information, please contact Lucie Morvant at (985) 446-2367 or email LPSOacademy@lpso.net.

Two from LPSO Receive Heart of Law Enforcement Awards

Sheriff Craig Webre announced two members of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office were recently recognized at a statewide award ceremony. Sergeant Todd Prevost and Deputy Wendy Plaisance were honored with Heart of Law Enforcement Awards, presented by the Beyond the Badge organization, in a ceremony in Baton Rouge. A total of 13 officers from nine agencies across the state were honored at the event on March 17, 2026.

On April 13, 2025, Deputy Plaisance encountered an elderly man without shoes who was pushing a bicycle with a flat tire and bags piled on the handlebars. She approached him and asked about his circumstances. The man, who identified himself as “Charlie,” said he was trying to make it back to his home state of Florida. Knowing the journey would be difficult without shoes, Deputy Plaisance accompanied Charlie to a local shoe store where she purchased him a new pair of tennis shoes and a bundle of socks.

Later that same day, without knowledge of Deputy Plaisance’s actions, Sergeant Prevost also encountered Charlie and learned of his plan to return to Florida. Sergeant Prevost, a former Bicycle Patrol supervisor, realized it would be impractical for Charlie to travel across three states on a bike. Sergeant Prevost decided to purchase a bus ticket for Charlie so that his journey would be safe and comfortable.

Sheriff Craig Webre said, “Our motto is to do whatever it takes to properly serve the public, and these two outstanding employees even went beyond that! I am incredibly proud of these deputies, their actions, and their deserved recognition.”

LPSO Major Cortrell Davis (2018), Lieutenant Keniyelle Frank (2022), and Deputies Michael Jenkins and Erica Plaisance (2024) previously received this award. Retired Major Elliot Day was also honored in 2024.

Beyond the Badge was incorporated in April of 2016 and is operated entirely by citizen volunteers and funded by corporate and private donations. Baton Rouge resident Linda Hull created the non-profit organization to recognize law enforcement officers for acts of kindness that go beyond their duties.

“At a time when there is so much negative attention directed toward law enforcement in general, I thought someone needed to honor all the officers who go beyond the call of duty,” said Hull. “We need to let the public know about their acts of kindness and generosity.”

Nominations of officers for Beyond the Badge’s Heart of Law Enforcement award can be made throughout the year. Members of the general public or law enforcement agencies can submit nominations online at BeyondTheBadgeLouisiana.org. Nominations are accepted until January 31 for acts performed during the previous calendar year.

Free Concealed Carry Course Slated for March 21, 2026

The course will begin at 8 a.m. and end around 5 p.m. with a break for lunch. Those taking the course as a prerequisite to obtain the state concealed carry permit must stay for the entire course. Those wishing to attend simply for informational purposes can leave at any time. All participants must bring a handgun in good working condition, 50 rounds of ammunition, eye protection (sunglasses or eyeglasses are sufficient), and ear protection (muffs or plugs).

The course is free, but online registration is required in advance due to the limited class size. Go to LPSO.net/classes to register for this course online. For more information, contact Captain John Champagne at (985) 449-4481 or by email at john-champagne@lpso.net.

ABOUT CONCEALED CARRY IN LOUISIANA:
Louisiana law allows persons age 18 or older to carry a firearm concealed within the state without obtaining a permit or training. The law only applies to those not otherwise prohibited from possessing a firearm by any state or federal law. The law also only applies within the state of Louisiana and is not reciprocal to other states. To carry concealed in those states with existing reciprocity laws, you must still obtain a concealed carry permit from the State of Louisiana.

Raceland Man Charged with Attempted Murder

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 with another man when he armed himself with a handgun and fired two shots in the other man’s direction. The other man was not struck, but he retreated inside his residence. Washington left the scene.

Deputies located Washington a short time later, and he was placed under arrest. He was charged with attempted second degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Bail is set at $300,000.

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