Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Candlelight Vigil Slated for October 21, 2026

Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is joining the rest of the nation in recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October.

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office and The P.A.C.T. Place Supervised Visitation and Monitored Exchange Center are partnering with The Haven, the Lafourche Parish District Attorney’s Office, and Thibodaux Regional Health System to host the annual Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. This year’s event will have a new location as it takes place at the Thibodaux Regional Health System Women’s Center Courtyard, located at 604 N. Acadia Road in Thibodaux. This annual event is designed to remember the victims of domestic violence, honor and support the survivors, and recognize how our community can join together to create hope for change and commitment towards ending domestic violence. Several domestic violence survivors and family members of victims will share their stories of hope in an effort to inspire others to action.

“The impacts of domestic violence can reach far beyond the immediate family,” said Sheriff Webre. “It is important for all of us to do our part to recognize, address, and end domestic violence. We want all Lafourche Parish citizens to feel safe and secure, especially in their own homes.”

For more information about the vigil, please contact The Haven at (985) 872-0757 or The P.A.C.T. Place at (985) 532-4390.

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, call the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Police Social Services at (985) 449-4477.

Central Lafourche High School Student Arrested for Terrorizing.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a female Central Lafourche High School student has been charged with terrorizing for making an online threat. Christian Pollard, 17, of Raceland was arrested Thursday evening.

On October 1, 2026, investigators learned Pollard had allegedly posted a video to SnapChat threatening to kill students at the school. The video quickly circulated to students, parents and school staff on Thursday afternoon. Following an investigation, a warrant was obtained for her arrest.

On Thursday evening, deputies made contact with Pollard, and she was taken into custody. She was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux and charged with terrorizing. Bail is set at $50,000.

Event Locations Announced for 2026 Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, October 6

Sheriff Craig Webre has announced a list of 18 block party locations in Lafourche Parish for the 43rd Annual Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies will be visiting each location to speak with area residents about crime prevention and neighborhood concerns. As a reminder, beginning this year, the time has changed in Lafourche Parish to 5 p.m. To 8 p.m.

Here is a list of block party locations around Lafourche Parish:

Bayou Boeuf Volunteer Fire Co. Station (3457 Hwy. 307, Bayou Boeuf)
Thibodaux Family Church (785 N. Canal Blvd., Thibodaux)
Thibodaux Housing Authority (1425 Eagle Dr., Thibodaux)
1032 General Nicholls Dr., Thibodaux
Marydale Community (Hyland Dr., Thibodaux)
Tru Hustlers Motorcycle Club (1241 Canal Blvd., Thibodaux)
Ellender Hall at Nicholls State University (201 Afton Dr., Thibodaux)
Bayou Country Club (900 Country Club Blvd., Thibodaux)
Ebenezer Christian Community Fellowship (824 St. Louis St., Raceland)
Bayou Blue Volunteer Fire Station (1870 Bayou Blue Rd.)
St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church Multipurpose Building (359 Twin Oaks Dr., Raceland)
Vacherie-Gheens Community Center (1783 Hwy. 654, Gheens)
Knights of Columbus Home (719 Seventh St., Lockport)
The Broadway Elder Living & Rehabilitation Center (7534 Hwy. 1, Lockport)
12973 East Main St., Larose
Lafourche Parish Health Unit (101 W. 112th St., Cut Off)
Project COPE (16009 E. Main St., Cut Off)
Walmart Supercenter (16759 Hwy. 3235, Galliano)
Oak Ridge Community Park (705 N. Alex Plaisance Blvd., Golden Meadow)

Each block party will be unique and offer various interactive activities for children and adults, including the opportunity to paint handprints on deputies’ vehicles. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will be providing food and refreshments at each party. Food will be provided by our community partners: Sysco and Rendezvous Dining + Catering + Events. Paint for the handprints will be provided by Walmart.

Anyone in Lafourche Parish who has planned a party that is not on this list is asked to contact Deputy Melissa Simmons at (985) 449-4478 or via email at melissa-simmons@lpso.net.

Golden Meadow Man Arrested for Sex Crimes Involving Teenager

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre and Golden Meadow Chief of Police Michelle Lafont announced a man has been arrested for multiple sex offenses involving a teenager. Ryan Greene Sr., 37, of Golden Meadow, was arrested on Friday.

Earlier this month, juvenile detectives began investigating allegations involving Greene and a female juvenile as initially reported to the Golden Meadow Police Department. This allegedly involved inappropriate touching and text messages. Greene had also allegedly used a hidden camera in a bathroom to record video of the teen which was later discovered on one of his personal devices. Following an investigation, detectives obtained a warrant for his arrest.

On September 25, 2026, Greene was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex on charges including pornography involving juveniles, indecent behavior with a juvenile, video voyeurism, and sexual battery. Bail is set at $310,000.

DWI Checkpoint Scheduled for September 25, 2026

Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will conduct a DWI checkpoint in Lafourche Parish. The checkpoint will begin on the evening of Friday, September 25, 2026, and will continue into the early morning hours of Saturday, September 26. During the checkpoint, deputies will be looking for drivers who are possibly impaired while checking for other traffic safety issues. These checkpoints are designed to help raise awareness for these types of violations and make the highways of the parish safer for all motorists.

Rape Aggression Defense Course Scheduled for October in Thibodaux

Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course on October 20-22, 2026, at the LPSO 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 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 October 16, 2026, at 11 a.m.

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

Detectives Investigating Copper Theft at Raceland Sugar Mill

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for stealing copper from a sugar mill in Raceland.

During the early morning hours of September 4, 2026, a large quantity of copper welding cables was stolen from the Raceland Raw Sugars mill, located on LA Highway 182 in Raceland. Investigators are seeking any information that may assist in identifying those responsible and recovering the stolen property.

Anyone with any information on this crime is asked to 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.

2026 Night Out Against Crime Scheduled for Tuesday, October 6

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the 2026 Night Out Against Crime will take place on Tuesday, October 6th in Lafourche Parish. This year marks the 43rd year of the nationwide event.

In coordination with neighboring law enforcement agencies, this year’s event will feature a new time frame: 5pm-8pm. Historically, the event has begun at 6pm and was scheduled until 9pm.

Citizens will host block parties throughout the parish, and Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies will be attending to meet community members to discuss crime prevention and any other concerns. LPSO will supply each party with some food items and coloring books courtesy of Bayou Region Crime Stoppers. Each party host, though, is encouraged to organize additional food, refreshments and fun with attendees from their community.

“We hope this new time frame is more appealing to everyone in our communities,” said Sheriff Webre. “Block parties have been starting earlier and earlier each year, with most ending by 8pm. We hope this new time frame will make things easier on party hosts and attract more neighbors to come out to enjoy the evening.”

Anyone interested in hosting a block party is asked to contact Deputy Melissa Simmons at (985) 449-4478 or via email at melissa-simmons@lpso.net. The deadline to contact Deputy Simmons to get on the official block party list is Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

ABOUT NATIONAL NIGHT OUT:
National Night Out is a yearlong community-building campaign designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, generate support and participation in local anti-crime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Approximately 38 million people from more than 17,000 communities across the nation participate in the annual event, which is held in August or October, depending on location. The first National Night Out took place on August 7, 1984, and it was introduced by the National Association of Town Watch, which continues to spearhead the event today.

Golden Meadow Man Charged with Four Counts of Child Rape

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre and Golden Meadow Chief of Police Michelle Lafont announced the arrest of a Golden Meadow man for four counts of first degree rape. Randy Delatte, 40, was arrested early Wednesday morning.

In August 2026, an LPSO school resource officer assigned to a Golden Meadow school learned a juvenile at the school had allegedly been molested by an adult male in her neighborhood, later identified as Delatte. Investigators learned Delatte allegedly had sexual contact with the girl in four separate locations. Following an investigation, a warrant was issued for his arrest.

Delatte was arrested and booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex early Wednesday morning, September 2, 2026. He was charged with four counts of first degree rape. Bail is set at $1 million.

The investigation into Delatte is continuing. Any other victims are encouraged to contact Lieutenant Rodney Morrison of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division at (985) 532-4359.

UPDATE: New Charges for Thibodaux Man Arrested for Sex Crimes in July

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Thibodaux man who was arrested last month for sex crimes involving a juvenile now faces new charges in the investigation. Gregory Leblanc, 61, has now been charged with rape and sexual battery in addition to previous charges.

In June 2026, juvenile detectives began investigating Leblanc after allegations surfaced about inappropriate behavior with a female that had occurred several years prior when she was a young child. They also found evidence of inappropriate photographs of the child apparently taken without the child’s knowledge, among other evidence. After obtaining an arrest warrant, he was booked on July 24 with 11 counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile, four counts of video voyeurism, two counts of pornography involving a juvenile, and molestation of a juvenile.

Further investigation of his actions with the girl led detectives to file new charges for first degree rape and sexual battery. Leblanc, who was still incarcerated at the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex, was booked on the new charges on Tuesday, August 11.

Bail has now increased to $3.1 million.

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