Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced detectives are seeking information as they continue their investigation into a homicide that occurred five years ago. The body of 30-year-old Clinton Keplinger IV was found on Burma Road in Thibodaux on February 23, 2021.
At around 3:15 a.m., a motorist driving on Burma Road discovered Keplinger’s body lying in the roadway and reported it to the Sheriff’s Office. He was found to have died from several gunshot wounds.
Anyone with any information on this crime 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 a reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person sought for trespassing and damage to property located on Choctaw Road in Thibodaux.
On July 6, 2027, surveillance cameras captured images of a man wearing a white shirt, shorts and a cap. The man caused damage to personal property while there.
Anyone who can identify this man or anyone with any 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 two people have been arrested in connection with the theft of a trailer from a local snowball business. Ronald Perkins, 48, and Quiana Washington, 48, both of New Orleans, were arrested on Wednesday.
Detectives had been investigating the theft of a trailer belonging to “Icy-Licious Snowballs,” a local small business. The theft occurred in the 14000 block of West Main Street in Cut Off in the early morning hours of July 13, 2026. Through investigation, and with assistance from the New Orleans Police Department and St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office, detectives identified Washington and Perkins as suspects in the theft. Both were taken into custody in New Orleans on Wednesday. New Orleans Police located the stolen trailer in New Orleans East. Detectives obtained arrest warrants for both.
Perkins and Washington were booked into the Orleans Parish Prison on the warrants. They await transfer to the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex where they will each be booked on one count of felony theft. Bail is set at $100,000 for Perkins and $50,000 for Washington.
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.
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is asking for the public’s help in locating Maya Douglas (D.O.B. 7/7/1990) of Spring Grove Loop in Thibodaux. She was last seen walking from her residence at around 3 a.m. on July 6, 2026. Maya is autistic, and it is believed she was intoxicated at the time.
Maya Douglas is described as 5’7″ tall, weighing approximately 105 pounds with black hair. She was last seen wearing a green shirt, green shorts, and white shoes. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office at (985) 532-2808, or simply dial 911.
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced plans for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Independence Day campaign, which runs through July 6, 2026. The campaign is coordinated and funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.
Deputies will conduct a DWI checkpoint in Lafourche Parish beginning on the evening of Friday, July 3, 2026, and it will continue into the early morning hours of July 4, 2026. During the checkpoint, deputies will be looking for drivers who are possibly impaired while checking for other traffic safety issues.
Throughout the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, additional deputies will be assigned to saturated patrol efforts to target impaired drivers and help keep motorists safe.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drunk driving is a deadly epidemic that resulted in the death of 11,904 individuals in 2024 alone.
Sheriff Craig Webre reminds citizens to have a plan to get home safely before you decide to drink. Never drive if you have had anything to drink containing alcohol. Remember that driving under the influence of illegal narcotics can also lead to a DWI arrest. In fact, some legal medications can impair your ability to drive. Always read warning labels and instructions on prescription and over-the-counter medications.
Sheriff Webre also thanks citizens for their cooperation and patience when passing through these checkpoints and for recognizing the importance of raising awareness for safety issues.
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced three have been arrested in connection with an investigation into an early morning shooting incident that occurred in Raceland last month. Juwan Vedol, 27, of Raceland, Justin Lawson, 46, of Matthews, and Austin Barlow, 24, of Houma, all face charges in the incident.
As previously released on June 23, 2026, deputies responded to an early morning shooting in the 400 block of Mitchell Road in Raceland. It had been reported that two masked men with handguns had forced entry into a residence occupied by two friends, and a shooting had occurred among the parties, leading to two injuries.
Through investigation, detectives identified Vedol, Lawson and Barlow as the three individuals responsible for criminal activity in the incident. Detectives determined that evidence, including phone records, digital footage, physical evidence, and witness statements, showed that Vedol and Lawson traveled to the home, then carried out a home invasion, and the victim was shot. The victim was seriously wounded during the incident and has subsequently been released from the hospital. Barlow, who had been coordinating an illegal narcotics transaction with Vedol leading up to the incident, was found to have facilitated the events. Investigators obtained arrest warrants and search warrants on all three individuals and their residences.
At Barlow’s residence, investigators found illegal narcotics and an illegal firearm. Barlow was arrested and booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex on a warrant for principal to attempted second degree murder, possession of marijuana, possession of Xanax, illegal carrying of a weapon in the presence of narcotics, and possession of an unregistered weapon. Bail is set at $771,500, and he is also being held for Terrebonne Parish on an outstanding warrant.
A search of Lawson’s residence turned up additional drugs. Lawson was arrested and charged with attempted second degree murder and home invasion, as well as possession with intent to distribute marijuana, synthetic marijuana, and Suboxone. He was additionally charged with possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Bail is set at $700,000.
Vedol was arrested at his residence on St. Louis Street in Raceland on Tuesday morning. A subsequent search of his residence turned up more narcotics. Vedol was booked into the Correctional Complex on charges of attempted second degree murder, home invasion, possession of drug paraphernalia, and criminal conspiracy, as well as possession with intent to distribute marijuana and synthetic marijuana. Bail is set at $771,000.
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is asking for the public’s help in locating 17-year-old Brynn Matherne of Hospital Drive in Raceland. She was last seen on June 28th, 2026, and reportedly took her father’s silver 2022 Nissan Sentra (LA License Plate: 153JUQ) without permission last night from an address in the 3800 Highway 90 E, headed to an unknown destination.
Brynn Matherne is described as 5’8” tall, weighing approximately 140 pounds with brown hair. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office at (985) 532-2808, or simply dial 911.
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced two arrests in connection with an investigation into child rape. Matthew Dupree, 35, of Bayou Blue, has been charged with rape. His ex-wife, Carla Vaughn, 31, has been charged as an accessory and for failing to report the crime.
On June 22, 2026, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation following up on a report made to the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services. It involved a minor child allegedly being raped repeatedly over the course of several years by Dupree. Investigators learned Vaughn had knowledge of the alleged incidents and did not report them. Following the investigation, detectives obtained arrest warrants for Dupree and Vaughn.
Dupree was arrested on Tuesday. He was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex on a warrant for first degree rape. His bail is set at $1.5 million. Vaughn was arrested on Wednesday. She was also booked into the Correctional Complex and charged with accessory after the fact to first degree rape, as well as failure to report the rape of a child. Her bail is set at $750,000.
Due to the nature of the allegations, no additional information can be provided at this time.
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced detectives are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in Raceland early Tuesday morning.
Shortly after 4 a.m. on June 23, 2026, deputies responded to a residence in the 400 block of Mitchell Road in Raceland in connection with a shooting incident and a reported home invasion. Allegedly, two men with handguns entered a home occupied by two friends. The situation escalated, and there was a shooting among the parties, resulting in a facial injury to one of the residents and an abdominal injury to one of the suspects. Those injured were transported to out-of-parish hospitals for treatment. They are in serious but stable condition.
The investigation into this incident is continuing. Detectives have obtained search warrants and are following up on leads. They are working to establish a connection between the parties involved, but they do not believe this was a random act of violence.
Anyone with any information on any of 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.
Clinton Keplinger IV
