Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced deputies will conduct the annual Blue Light Special patrol on Halloween to help keep trick-or-treaters safe. More than 100 deputies will patrol the streets of Lafourche Parish neighborhoods on Friday, October 31, 2025. This effort will begin at 5:30 p.m. and continue until approximately 8:30 p.m., surrounding the hours when trick-or-treating is typically most active. During the Blue Light Special patrol, deputies will patrol with overhead lights activated to remind motorists to drive slowly and exercise caution for those families who are trick-or-treating.

“We’re committed to ensuring all families in Lafourche Parish enjoy a fun and safe Halloween,” said Sheriff Webre. “Our deputies will be actively patrolling neighborhoods during trick-or-treat hours, and we ask that adults stay alert, supervise children closely, and drive slowly in areas where children are present.”

Sheriff Webre offers these safety tips for trick-or-treating:

• Remind children to walk (don’t run) on sidewalks or near the edge of the roadway.
• Avoid distractions (such as cell phones) while supervising children.
• Make your child’s costume distinguishable by using glow bracelets/sticks, reflective tape, or lights.
• Ensure your child’s costume is fire-resistant and fits properly to prevent trips and falls.
• Consider using makeup and face paint instead of masks, which can block a person’s view.
• Inspect all treats collected, and discard anything that is not sealed.
• Remind children to stay in front of residences giving out candy and NEVER enter a residence.
• Have a plan for if you and your child(ren) get separated.

Residents are encouraged to prepare their homes for trick-or-treaters. Clear sidewalks and pathways of any obstacles, and put away anything children could trip over such as hoses, toys, or yard decorations. Turn on your lights so your property is well-lit, and replace any burnt bulbs before Halloween. Secure pets so that they will not attack or frighten anyone.

Motorists are encouraged to keep travel to a minimum on Halloween night due to the high number of pedestrians on neighborhood streets. Those who must be on the roads are encouraged to drive cautiously and be alert for children as they will be excited and may move in unpredictable ways.

Deputies will also be conducting compliance checks for sex offenders on Halloween night. Sex offenders are restricted from wearing masks or handing out candy or gifts on a holiday such as Halloween. Deputies will visit sex offenders in Lafourche Parish to verify they are complying with the terms of their sentences.

Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of an Alabama man who made multiple “swatting” calls to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office in August. Korey Flood Sr., 25, of Mobile was arrested and transported to Lafourche Parish last week.

In August 2025, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office received several unusual calls for service, directing deputies to a residence in the 200 block of Plymouth Street in Thibodaux. These calls involved shooting victims, drug activity, and an armed kidnapping. Deputies responded to each of these calls, determining each to be untrue.

Through an extensive investigation, detectives determined that each of the calls for service originated from an Alabama resident, identified as Flood, who was using apps and prepaid phones in some cases. Following the investigation, detectives obtained a warrant for Flood’s arrest for four counts of false communication with the intent to cause an emergency response.

Flood was arrested in Alabama and extradited to Lafourche Parish. He was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex on October 23, 2025, on the aforementioned warrants. He was released the following day after posting bond in the amount of $10,000.

“Swatting incidents like this waste valuable law enforcement resources and put both our deputies and innocent residents at unnecessary risk,” said Sheriff Webre. “We hope this case serves as an example to would-be swatters that our detectives have the skills and ability to thoroughly investigate these incidents and find those responsible.”

ABOUT SWATTING:
Swatting is false reporting an emergency to public safety agencies by a person for the intent of getting a (“SWAT team”) response to a location where no emergency exists. Often, the law enforcement response is substantial, with police confronting the unsuspecting victims at gunpoint, only to learn that there is no real emergency. Those making these calls may do so for “fun” and viewed as a prank, while other times it is used as retaliation against the victim.

Sheriff Craig Webre announced investigators have charged three inmates in an investigation into contraband being brought to the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex. Inmates Kelvin Davis, 23, David Bonds, 36, and Daquan Nash, 29, have been charged in the investigation. On Monday, a former correctional officer, Natacia Brown, 20, of Thibodaux, was arrested and terminated for her involvement.

As previously released, an investigation was launched last week after Correctional Complex administrators learned Brown had allegedly taken part in a transaction that was coordinated outside the facility, brought contraband into the complex, and provided it to an inmate. They also learned of a second incident in which she was involved in trying to bring other drugs into the facility. Brown was booked into the Correctional Complex in Thibodaux on charges including taking contraband to a penal institution, attempted taking contraband to a penal institution, and malfeasance in office. She was released on October 15 after posting bail in the amount of $150,000.

Investigators also discovered inmates Davis, Bonds, and Nash were involved in the incidents and were charged accordingly.

Davis was charged with taking contraband to a penal institution. He is currently serving a sentence for second degree murder. He is also being held on additional charges, including 11 counts of simple burglary of a motor vehicle and illegal possession of stolen things.

Bonds was being held on charges including attempted second degree murder and two counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was charged with principal to taking contraband to a penal institution. His bail is now set at $700,000, and he is also being held for Louisiana Probation and Parole as a parole violator.

Nash was in jail for possession with intent to distribute heroin and methamphetamine, as well as possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal carrying of a weapon in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, resisting an officer, aggravated flight from an officer, expired driver’s license, traffic violations, and contempt of court. He was charged with attempted taking of contraband to a penal institution. His bail is now set at $2.594 million. He is also being held as a fugitive of the parishes of Assumption and Terrebonne and as a parole violator.

The investigation is continuing, and additional arrests are expected.

Sheriff Craig Webre announced the dismissal and arrest of a Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office correctional officer on Monday. Natacia Brown, 20, of Thibodaux was terminated upon her arrest.

Last week, an investigation was launched after Correctional Complex administrators learned Brown had reportedly supplied synthetic marijuana to an inmate at the facility. Investigators learned Brown had allegedly taken part in a transaction that was coordinated outside the facility, brought the contraband into the complex, and provided it to the inmate. When investigators questioned Brown about the incident, she admitted to her involvement. They also learned of a second incident in which she was involved in trying to bring other drugs into the facility on another date.

Brown was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. She was charged with taking contraband to a penal institution, attempted taking contraband to a penal institution, and malfeasance in office. Bail is set at $150,000.

Brown’s employment with the sheriff’s office lasted just over two years and ended upon her arrest. She had been assigned as a correctional officer at the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced detectives are investigating a shooting incident that occurred Friday night in Raceland.

At around 11:30 p.m. on September 19, 2025, deputies responded to a call of a man with a gunshot wound at a local hospital. The victim, who was in his late 20s, had sustained an injury to his leg that was not life-threatening. Through investigation, deputies learned the man had been standing outside of a residence in the 200 block of Williams Street in Raceland when he heard multiple gunshots. He dropped to the ground after being struck in the leg. A person in the area picked him up and transported him to the hospital.

Detectives are asking for the public’s help in this investigation. 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.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced five people were arrested Wednesday as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation.

Narcotics agents had been investigating Mitchell Folse, 46, of Lockport and his reported involvement with illegal narcotics. During the investigation, agents were able to secure an arrest warrant for Folse for the charge of operation of a dwelling for narcotics use. Agents also obtained a search warrant for his residence on Mar Drive.

On September 17, 2025, agents conducted a search at the residence. During the search, agents discovered methamphetamine, Schedule II pills, drug paraphernalia, stolen property, and four firearms. Folse was arrested and booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux on the aforementioned warrant. He was also charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of stolen property. Bail is set at $121,000.

Additionally, four others were arrested as part of the operation:

• Storm Ford, 26, of Cut Off (possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, illegal carrying of a weapon in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of drug paraphernalia, obstruction of justice);
• Kia Thompson, 30, of Lockport (possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance, possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, obstruction of justice, possession of drug paraphernalia);
• Clyde Poindexter Jr., 46, of Lockport (obstruction of justice, possession of drug paraphernalia, two counts of contempt of court); and
• Emily Rodriguez, 37, of Lockport (obstruction of justice, possession of drug paraphernalia).

Sheriff Webre reminds the public 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.