Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a Louisiana State Trooper who was involved in a domestic incident. Brent Crochet, 28, of Gray was arrested on Friday afternoon.

Deputies had responded to a domestic disturbance at Crochet’s residence in Gray involving Crochet and a person in a relationship with him. According to statements and physical evidence collected, investigators learned Crochet had struck the victim in the face, threatened her with a firearm, and damaged her cell phone. The investigation showed probable cause that Crochet had committed these crimes. On July 11, 2025, detectives obtained a warrant for Crochet’s arrest from the 17th Judicial District Court for charges including domestic abuse aggravated assault (felony), domestic abuse battery (misdemeanor), and simple criminal damage to property (felony).

On Friday afternoon, Crochet turned himself over to deputies. He was booked on the warrants at the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. He was subsequently released after posting bail in the amount of $45,000.

Crochet has been placed on administrative leave by the Louisiana State Police pending the investigation. Colonel Robert Hodges, Louisiana State Police Superintendent, said, “Immediately upon learning of the ongoing investigation, LSP Trooper Crochet was placed on administrative leave, and all department-issued property was recovered by Troop C supervisors. As we have done in the past, we will continue to hold our personnel accountable for their actions and remain committed to professionalism and loyalty to the residents and visitors of our great state.”

Sheriff Craig Webre announced the dismissal and arrest of a Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office correctional officer on Thursday. Luke Vizier, 26, of Cut Off was terminated upon his arrest.

On June 26, 2025, an investigation began after a complaint was filed with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office in reference to allegations Vizier had sexual contact with a juvenile in April 2023 – approximately one year prior to his employment at LPSO.

Vizier was placed on administrative leave when the investigation began pending the outcome. Then on Thursday, July 3, detectives obtained a warrant for his arrest. Detectives made contact with Vizier on Thursday afternoon, and he was taken into custody.

He was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. He was charged with sexual battery and indecent behavior with a juvenile. Bail is set at $150,000.

Vizier’s employment with the sheriff’s office lasted just under 15 months and ended upon his arrest. He had been assigned as a correctional officer at the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex.

Detectives say the investigation is continuing.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced two men have been arrested as a result of separate narcotics investigations. Shawn Meier, 35, of Raceland and Ronald Franklin, 37, of Larose were arrested on Wednesday.

Through investigations, narcotics agents obtained search warrants for a residence on West 13th Street in Larose and another for a residence on Cypress Street in Raceland. Upon conducting the searches, agents located heroin, methamphetamine and various drug paraphernalia. They also seized six firearms and nearly $6,700 in cash. At both locations, agents also found evidence of drugs being manufactured and/or combined with other substances.

Following the search of the Larose residence, Franklin was arrested and charged with creation/operation of a clandestine lab for unlawful drug manufacturing, possession of heroin, possession of methamphetamine, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, illegal carrying of a weapon in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of firearm with an obliterated number, and illegal use of a controlled drug in the presence of persons under 17. He was also booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux on those charges and on warrants for distribution of methamphetamine and cocaine. Bail is set at $275,000.

Following the search of the Raceland residence, Meier was arrested and charged with creation/operation of a clandestine lab for unlawful drug manufacturing, possession of heroin, possession of marijuana, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, illegal carrying of a weapon in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was booked into the Correctional Complex. Bail is set at $185,500, and he is also being held for Louisiana Probation and Parole due to a probation violation.

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.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a Chackbay man in connection with a May 2025 shooting in Thibodaux. Brian Carcisse, 34, is charged with attempted murder, as well as several drug and weapon charges.

On the night of May 11, 2025, deputies responded to a call of a woman whose residence was struck by gunfire. At least four rounds were found to have struck the residence. Deputies searched the nearby area but could not locate any possible suspects. They did, however, locate several shell casings.

Detectives took over the investigation and developed Carcisse as a suspect in the shooting. They obtained a search warrant for a residence at which he was staying. On June 12, detectives and narcotics agents assisted in a search of the residence. When they arrived, they located Carcisse, and he was detained. During a search of the residence, investigators found various ammunition and three handguns, one of which was found to have been reported stolen in 2019. They also found over 150 grams of suspected marijuana packaged in a manner commonly used for selling narcotics, as well oxycodone pills. At that time, he was arrested on drug and weapons charges.

As the investigation into the shooting continued, detectives found additional evidence that Carcisse shot at the residence with the intention of striking the woman inside. Then, they obtained a warrant for his arrest.

In all, Carcisse was booked on warrants for attempted second degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was additionally charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of oxycodone, illegal carrying of a weapon in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, illegal possession of a stolen firearm, and three additional counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Bail is set at $290,000. He is also being held for Louisiana Probation and Parole as a probation violator.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Thibodaux man has been charged with the first degree rape of a child following an investigation. Keith Schexnayder, 54, also faces drug charges from his initial arrest.

On May 24, 2025, deputies had made contact with Schexnayder while on patrol. Schexnayder had an active contempt of court warrant and was placed under arrest. He was found to have methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in his possession. Due to unrelated medical issues, Schexnayder was transported to a local hospital for treatment, where he remained for several days. He was eventually released and booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex on the warrant as well as for possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Meanwhile, juvenile detectives learned of a teenage girl who was reportedly sexually assaulted by Schexnayder over the course of several years. The incidents initially began occurring when the victim was under the age of 10. Following an investigation, detectives obtained a warrant for his arrest.

Schexnayder, who remains at the Correctional Complex, has been additionally charged with first degree rape. Bail is set at $511,500.

Due to the nature of the allegations, no further details will be released at this time.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a narcotics investigation has ended in three arrests. Derek Constant, 36, of Chackbay has been arrested as a result of the investigation. Lance Gros, 41, and Eric Rodrigue, 38, both of Thibodaux, were also arrested on Thursday.

Narcotics agents had been investigating Constant for meth distribution and obtained a warrant for his arrest. On June 19, 2025, agents went to his residence and made contact with all three. Constant was taken into custody. After obtaining a search warrant for the residence, agents located suspected drugs including meth, heroin, and clonazepam, as well as drug paraphernalia. Constant also had Suboxone in his possession. All three were arrested and booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. Bail has not yet been set.

All three were each charged with possession of methamphetamine, heroin, clonazepam and drug paraphernalia. Constant was also booked on the warrant for distribution of methamphetamine and additionally charged with possession of Suboxone. Rodrigue was booked on a warrant for contempt of court. Gros is additionally being held for Louisiana Probation and Parole due to a probation violation.

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.