Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a man has been charged with murder in a shooting incident that occurred in Thibodaux on Tuesday. Kayvon Woodside, 25, of Gray was arrested on Thursday evening for the murder of Vincent Joseph, 56, of Thibodaux.

As previously released, at around 6:20 p.m. on July 15, 2025, deputies responded to Lasseigne Road in Thibodaux in reference to several shots having been fired. When they arrived at the scene, they learned the victim, later identified as Joseph, was shot multiple times while he was in a vehicle in the area of Lasseigne Road. Joseph then drove away from the scene. While driving, Joseph then eventually crashed into a tree near the intersection of LA Highway 308 and LA Highway 3185. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later died as a result of the injuries sustained in the incident.

Through investigation, detectives developed Woodside as a suspect in the shooting and obtained a warrant for his arrest for second degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

On July 17, 2025, with the assistance of deputies with the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office, Woodside was taken into custody in Terrebonne Parish. He was booked into the Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex and later transferred to the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex. Bail is set at $600,000.

Sheriff Webre again thanks our public safety partners, including the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office, which assisted with the arrest, as well as the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office, Thibodaux Police Department, and Thibodaux City Marshal’s Office, which assisted in the investigation.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Thibodaux man has died in a shooting incident that occurred Tuesday evening. Vincent Joseph, 56, died as a result of the shooting. The investigating is continuing.

At around 6:20 p.m. on July 15, 2025, deputies responded to Lasseigne Road in Thibodaux in reference to a several shots having been fired. When they arrived at the scene, they learned the victim, later identified as Joseph, was shot multiple times while he was in a vehicle in the area of Lasseigne Road. Joseph then drove away from the scene. While driving, Joseph then eventually crashed into a tree near the intersection of LA Highway 308 and LA Highway 3185. He was transported to a local hospital where he later died as a result of the injuries sustained in the incident.

The investigation into this shooting incident is continuing. Anyone with information on 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.

Sheriff Webre offers thanks and appreciation for our public safety partners at Louisiana State Police, Thibodaux Police, Thibodaux City Marshal’s Office, and St. John Volunteer Fire Department who assisted at the site of the crash and with the investigation.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Cut Off couple has been arrested for contractor fraud. Ronald Click, 54, and Mary Click, 48, were arrested last week.

In June 2025, a woman reported that she had paid the Clicks several thousand dollars to perform work at a Larose residence. The work was started but never completed. Through investigation, detectives found no business listing or contractor’s license for the Clicks or “Southern Hospitality, LLC” under which they conducted business. They also found no evidence that they had ever been licensed as a contractor with the State of Louisiana. Detectives then obtained arrest warrants for both.

On July 9, 2025, the Clicks were arrested and booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex with one count each of residential contractor fraud. They were subsequently released after posting bail in the amount of $25,000 each.

Anyone who hired the Clicks or Southern Hospitality, LLC to perform work that was not completed properly should call the LPSO Contractor Fraud Hotline at (985) 413-4498 or email contractorfraud@lpso.net.

Everyone should be alert to warning signs of common contractor scams, such as door-to-door solicitations, demands for cash and unusually large down payments, and high-pressure sales tactics. Those seeking to hire a contractor should check references and ensure the contractor is licensed, bonded and insured. Projects over $7,500 also require a state contractor’s license, which can be verified on the Louisiana State Licensing Board website: LSLBC.gov. Citizens who use unlicensed or uninsured contractors do so at their own risk of liability, no warranty, and may not have recourse for substandard work.

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.