Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office

Concealed Handgun Course Scheduled for January 21, 2023

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced a Concealed Handgun Training Course will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the LPSO Shooting Range Facility located at 3451 Highway 182 in Raceland. The class will begin at 8:00 a.m. and last until approximately 5:00 p.m. with a break for lunch. The actual ending time will vary due to class size.

The course will include the following:

One hour of instruction on handgun nomenclature and safe handling procedures of a revolver and semi-automatic pistol.
One hour of instruction on ammunition knowledge and fundamentals of pistol shooting.
Three hours of instruction on the use of deadly force and conflict resolution. (Includes a review of R.S. 14:18 through 14:22 and which may include a review of any other laws relating to the use of deadly force)
One hour of instruction on handgun shooting positions.
One hour of instruction on child access prevention.
Two hours of actual live range fire and proper handgun cleaning procedures. Live range fire shall include 12 rounds each at 5 feet, 10 feet, and 15 feet for a total of 36 rounds.
Must perform at least one safe reload of the handgun at each distance.
Must score 100% hits within the silhouette portion of an NRA B-27 type silhouette target with 36 rounds.

Participants will need to bring a handgun in good working condition, 50 rounds of ammunition for that handgun, eye protection (sunglasses or eyeglasses are sufficient), and ear protection (muffs or plugs).

The cost for the course is $110, and a special rate of $55 is offered for seniors (ages 60+). Online registration is required in advance due to the limited class size. This course is a pre-requisite for those applying for a Concealed Handgun Permit from the State of Louisiana. Go to LPSO.net/classes to register for this course online. For more information, please contact Captain Kevin Johnson at (985) 449-4481 or by email at kevin-johnson@lpso.net.

UPDATE: Autopsy Shows Female Inmate Died of Heart Attack

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced an autopsy has shown that a female inmate who died on Monday had suffered a heart attack. This is the preliminary finding on Cheryl Dufrene, 60, who died at the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex on Monday.

On January 9, 2023, Dufrene was being housed in the medical unit of the Correctional Complex due to being treated for a medical condition. Just before 12:30 p.m., a correctional officer found her unresponsive. She was later pronounced dead. Investigators found no evidence of foul play.

During an autopsy conducted at the Lafourche Parish Coroner’s Office on January 10, 2023, the doctor found the preliminary cause of Dufrene’s death was a heart attack.

Female Inmate Dies at Correctional Complex from Apparent Natural Causes

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced an inmate at the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex has died. Cheryl Dufrene, 60, of Raceland died at the facility on Monday. Her death appears to be from natural causes.

Dufrene’s death remains under investigation, but her death appears to be due to natural causes. Investigators have found no evidence of foul play. An autopsy is pending.

NOTE: Per Act 494 (effective June 2022), a mug shot cannot be released.

Detectives Investigating Homicide in Raceland

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre reported detectives are currently on scene investigating a suspected shooting death on Market Street in Raceland. The victim is a man in his late 20s.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to submit a tip to Crime Stoppers Bayou Region at 1-800-743-7433, online at CrimeStoppersBR.org, or via the Bayou Tips mobile app.

More information may be released as the investigation continues.

Detectives Seeking Fugitive Wanted in Three Parishes

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is asking the public to be on the lookout for a man wanted in three parishes including Lafourche. Malik Williams, 19, of Houma should be considered armed and dangerous.

On January 5, 2023, detectives investigated the theft of a vehicle and a series of vehicle burglaries in Raceland. All the incidents took place in the 4000 blocks of LA Highway 1 and LA Highway 308 in Raceland. Through investigation, detectives developed Malik Williams as a suspect in these crimes and obtained a warrant for his arrest.

Williams is also wanted for failing to appear in court for an armed robbery charge in East Baton Rouge Parish, as well as a vehicle burglary in Ouachita Parish.

Anyone who sees the suspect or knows his whereabouts should not approach him. Instead, submit a tip anonymously to Crime Stoppers Bayou Region by phone at 1-800-743-7433, online at CrimeStoppersBR.org, or via the Bayou Tips app on mobile devices. Tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.00 in cash if the information leads to an arrest.

Convicted Felon Arrested for Threatening Another Man with a Gun

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a convicted felon who allegedly pointed a gun at another man threatening to shoot him. Jason Bailey, 37, of Raceland was arrested shortly after the incident on Monday morning.

Just before 6:45 a.m. on Monday, January 2, 2023, deputies responded to a disturbance in the 600 block of Danos Street after Bailey, a convicted felon, reportedly pointed a gun at another man. Through investigation, deputies learned Bailey had arrived at the victim’s house and had an argument over a dog. Bailey pointed a handgun at the man and threatened to shoot him. The victim slammed the door shut. Bailey then pulled the door open and pointed the gun at the man again. These actions were captured on video.

Bailey was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. Bail is set at $100,000.