Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office

LPSO Begins Providing Meals for Terrebonne Parish Council on Aging

Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has begun providing meals for the Terrebonne Parish Council on Aging meal-delivery program. The meals are being prepared by staff and inmate workers at the new Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex. The first official deliveries occurred Monday, January 7, but meals were also delivered on January 3 and 4 as a test run for the initiative.

As part of the agreement, Terrebonne Council on Aging will provide compensation to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office to offset the cost of the meals. Therefore, this service comes at no cost to the taxpayers of Lafourche Parish.

“We have always helped our neighbors in times of need, and this is certainly a time of need as Sheriff Jerry Larpenter has had to make some significant cuts at the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office,” said Sheriff Webre. “We have a brand new facility with the capacity to assist in this endeavor. Given the fact that there is no extra cost for our taxpayers, this was an easy decision for us to provide assistance.”

Prior to this agreement, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office prepared over 2,000 meals per day for a combination of the Lafourche Council on Aging, Lafourche Parish Head Start, and Lafourche Parish inmates. With the addition of the Terrebonne meals, nearly 3,000 meals per day will be prepared at the Correctional Complex.

Diana Edmonson, executive director of the Terrebonne Council on Aging, said, “When I called Sheriff Webre to ask if he would assist us, he was very gracious. He never hesitated to say he would help us in any way he could, and we are sincerely grateful.”

Three Suspects Sought for Vehicle Theft and Burglaries in Raceland

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of three suspects wanted for a series of vehicle burglaries and the theft of a vehicle in Raceland. Warrants have been issued for the arrest of Andre Antonio Brown, 30, of New Orleans. The other two suspects have not yet been identified.

At around 12:15 a.m. on Friday, January 4, deputies responded to a report of a stolen vehicle and a vehicle burglary in the 200 block of Landmark Drive in Raceland. A gray 2012 Toyota Tundra pickup had been stolen, and a second vehicle at the residence was burglarized. During the course of the day, detectives investigated several other vehicle burglaries and attempted burglaries reported on that street.

During the course of the investigation, detectives received images and videos of the suspects. Most notably, a concerned citizen noticed the stolen vehicle at a gas station and obtained video of the driver. Investigators were able to identify the suspect as Andre Brown and obtained warrants for his arrest for six counts of Simple Burglary of a Motor Vehicle and one count of Theft of a Motor Vehicle. He also has seven outstanding warrants for Contempt of Court.

Anyone who knows Andre Brown’s whereabouts or anyone with information on the other two suspects in this case is asked to submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers Bayou Region by phone at 1-800-743-7433 or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org. Tips can also be submitted using the P3 Tips app on your mobile device. Tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 in cash if the information leads to an arrest.

Meanwhile, detectives are still investigating the burglaries. Residents of Landmark Drive and adjacent streets are asked to check their vehicles for signs of burglary or attempted burglary. Residents are also asked to check surveillance videos in hopes of obtaining video of the other two suspects. To report a burglary or any video of the suspects, please call (985) 532-2808.

Three Men Arrested after Agents Find Variety of Drugs on Traffic Stop

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of three men following a traffic stop on January 2, 2019. Tate Cantrelle (age 53) of Cut Off was arrested in the incident along with Donny Dodson (age 31) and Chad Hebert (age 30), both of Grand Isle.

At around 7:30 p.m. on January 2, 2019, narcotics agents conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on LA Highway 1 just north of Larose. A K-9 deputy in the area arrived shortly after to assist agents on the traffic stop. Agents approached the vehicle and immediately detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from inside. Agents identified the driver as Tate Cantrelle who had two active warrants for drug distribution. Cantrelle was taken into custody and found to have heroin, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia in his possession.

Meanwhile, agents identified one passenger as Donnie Dodson. He was found to have suspected methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, marijuana, and a digital scale in his possession, and he was placed under arrest. The second passenger initially gave agents a false name. Agents identified him as Chad Hebert and found him to have active warrants stemming from a Port Fourchon Harbor Police investigation. Hebert was placed arrested and found to have suspected marijuana in his possession as well.

In all, agents seized approximately 17.1 grams of marijuana, 8.4 grams of methamphetamine, 4.6 grams of cocaine, and 1.1 grams of heroin on the traffic stop.

Cantrelle was booked with Possession of Heroin, Marijuana, and Drug Paraphernalia, as well as improper lane usage. His bond is set at $53,100.

Dodson was booked with Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine, Heroin, Marijuana, and Methamphetamine, as well as Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia. His bond is set at $35,500, and he is being held for Louisiana Probation and Parole.

Hebert was booked on the outstanding warrants and also charged with Possession of Marijuana. His bond is set at $58,300.