Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Webre Announces Details on 2025 Property Tax Title Sale

Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a tax title sale on July 16, 2025, at 8 A.M., and it will conclude at noon on July 17, 2025, or earlier if all properties are sold. By hosting the sale online, bidders who would not normally be able to attend the auction in person are still able to participate.

This sale is open to the general public. Online registration is available until noon on July 7, 2025, through our website at LPSO.net/TaxSale. A list of available properties will be available beginning on June 26, 2025. Bidders are encouraged to participate online from the comfort and privacy of their own computer.

A tax title sale is the sale of properties that have delinquent taxes due. The tax titles for these properties are sold to the public for the amount of the delinquent taxes due, plus any accrued interest, penalties, costs, and other statutory impositions. The tax title sale is a “low bid wins” style auction in which the property is sold to the purchaser willing to bid on the least percent ownership interest in the property. All taxes and fees are the responsibility of the bidder, regardless of the percentage of ownership that is being bid on. Payment for all bids placed will be debited from the account provided when entering the auction. Those funds will be debited on or about July 17 after the close of the auction. Upon registering, you will have access to videos and the phone number of the auction house to ensure that you are informed of all procedures. Payment must be made in full, and all sales are final. Failure to have funds available or false bids will result in you and or your firm being unable to participate in future Lafourche Parish Tax Sales, and penalties will be assessed. The Lafourche Parish penalty fee is all costs of the tax sale, plus an additional $50 if anyone defaults on their property purchase. This amounts to up to $500 in penalties.

To avoid having property sold at tax sale, property owners must pay property taxes by 11:59 P.M. on July 14, 2025. Bills not paid in full by that time will result in the property being sold at the tax sale. Payments can be made in person at the LPSO Administration Office (200 Canal Boulevard, Thibodaux), the Criminal Operations Center (805 Crescent Ave, Lockport), or the South Lafourche Substation (102 West 91st Street, Cut Off). Only cash, certified check, or money order will be accepted.

For additional information, property owners can call the Thibodaux office at (985) 449-4430, the Cut Off office at (985) 632-5843 or the Lockport Office at (985) 532-2255.

This auction and all future tax sales can be viewed online at LPSO.net/TaxSale. Using the convenient search options, bidders can set the parameters for any property that falls within their interests and budget.

Anonymous Tip Leads to Cut Off Couple Being Charged in Narcotics Investigation

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Cut Off couple has been charged as result of a narcotics investigation stemming from an anonymous tip. Trent Sanamo, 47, of Cut Off faces multiple drug charges. His wife, Chasity Sanamo, 44, of Cut Off has also been charged.

The investigation began after narcotics agents received a tip from Bayou Region Crime Stoppers in November 2024. As a result of the investigation, agents were able to obtain an arrest warrant for Trent Sanamo for meth distribution and a search warrant for his residence.

On June 2, 2025, agents located the Sanamos traveling in the Cut Off area and conducted a traffic stop. Trent Sanamo was arrested on the active warrant. In his possession, agents found methamphetamine, clonazepam, and drug paraphernalia. His wife was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia.

Trent Sanamo was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux on the warrant for distribution of methamphetamine. He was also charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of clonazepam and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail is set at $57,000. Meanwhile, Chasity Sanamo was issued a criminal summons for possession of drug paraphernalia.

This investigation is continuing.

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.

Former Terrebonne Sheriff’s Employee Arrested for Child Molestation

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a former Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office employee for child molestation. Chad White, 38, of Houma was arrested on Tuesday in Lafourche Parish following his arrest last week in Terrebonne Parish.

Last week, Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office investigators learned White had been showing nude images of a woman to other individuals. He was terminated as an employee of the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office and arrested for nonconsensual disclosure of a private image. White was booked into the Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex and released the following day after posting $50,000 bail.

As part of the investigation, detectives also learned of a possible molestation that had occurred in Lafourche Parish. TPSO detectives alerted the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, which took over that portion of the investigation. LPSO detectives learned White allegedly molested a young child under the age of 13 more than a decade ago. Following an investigation, they obtained a warrant for White’s arrest.

On Tuesday, June 3, detectives made contact with White and arrested him. He was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux with one count of molestation of a juvenile. Bail is set at $250,000.

Free Concealed Carry Course Scheduled for June 14, 2025

Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a free concealed carry course on Saturday, June 14, 2025. The class will be held at the LPSO Shooting Range at 3451 Highway 182 in Raceland. The free informational course will cover gun safety, storage, liability, and prohibited carrying locations. Residents are encouraged to take the training if they intend to carry a concealed firearm without a permit.

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.

Mother and Daughter Arrested for Fight that Resulted in Infant Skull Fracture

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Thibodaux mother and daughter were arrested after a fight that resulted in an infant suffering a fractured skull. Disheekia McDowell, 39, and her daughter, Jada McDowell, 22, were both arrested in the incident.

On May 27, 2025, deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at Diskeekia McDowell’s residence on Karla Drive. Through investigation, deputies learned the two women were arguing and eventually started fighting. Both reportedly used household objects to strike each other during the incident. At one point, Jada McDowell picked up her infant daughter but continued fighting with her mother. At one point, the infant was injured during the altercation. The child was transported to a local hospital where she was found to have a skull fracture. Following a thorough investigation, detectives obtained arrest warrants for both women in the incident.

Both women were booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex and charged with one count each of domestic abuse battery with child endangerment and second degree cruelty to juveniles. Bail for Disheekia McDowell is set at $160,000, and bail for Jada McDowell is set at $105,000.

Click It or Ticket: Seat Belt Checkpoint Planned for May 28, 2025

Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will conduct a seat belt checkpoint on May 28, 2025, in Lafourche Parish. The checkpoint will be conducted during daylight hours. This checkpoint is being conducted in coordination with the Click It or Ticket campaign which runs from May 19 through June 1, 2025. The campaign is coordinated and funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.

During the seat belt checkpoint, deputies will be checking motorists for seat belt and safety seat violations, as well as for other potential violations. These checkpoints are designed to help raise awareness for these types of violations and make the highways of the parish safer for all motorists.

Sheriff Webre Announces Plans for Click It Or Ticket Campaign

Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is joining other local law enforcement agencies in participating in the Click It or Ticket campaign which began May 19 and continues through June 1, 2025. The campaign is coordinated and funded by the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Additional deputies will be assigned to saturated patrol efforts in conjunction with the campaign. Deputies will be checking motorists for proper seat belt and safety seat use, as well as other violations.

Click It or Ticket is a seat belt enforcement campaign aimed at increasing the national seat belt usage rate. Louisiana’s seat belt usage rate for 2024 was 85.2%, which is below the national rate of 91.2%.

Three Charged as Part of Narcotics Investigation

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced three people have been charged in a narcotics investigation. Lusiana Villagrana, 40, of Thibodaux, Tate Allemand, 40, of Broussard, and Mariah Lebouef, 28, of Baton Rouge, each face charges as a result of the investigation.

For the past several months, narcotics agents have been investigating Villagrana and her reported involvement in selling narcotics. During the course of the investigation, the obtained a warrant for meth distribution and a search warrant for her residence. Last week, agents went to her residence to conduct the search and made contact with her. She was arrested and found to be in possession of meth, marijuana, Schedule V drugs, and drug paraphernalia. Allemand and Lebouef were also at the residence and found to be in possession of drugs as well.

Villagrana was arrested and booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex on the warrant for meth distribution. She was additionally charged with possession with intent to distribute meth, as well as possession of marijuana, Schedule V narcotics, and drug paraphernalia. Bail is set at $106,000.

Allemand was also booked into the Correction Complex. He was charged with possession with intent to distribute meth and marijuana as well as possession of drug paraphernalia. His bail is set at $75,500.

Lebouef was issued a misdemeanor summons as she was charged for possession of marijuana.

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.

DWI Checkpoint Slated for May 16, 2025

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, May 16, 2025, and will continue into the early morning hours of Saturday, May 17. 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 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 27-29, 2025, 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 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 22, 2025, at 11 a.m.

For more information, please call Lucie Morvant at (985) 446-2367 or email Captain John Champagne at john-champagne@lpso.net.