Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office

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.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the 2025 Night Out Against Crime will take place on Tuesday, October 7 in Lafourche Parish. This year marks the 42nd year of the nationwide event.

Citizens will host block parties throughout the parish, and Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies will be attending to meet community members to discuss crime prevention and any other concerns. LPSO will supply each party with some food items and coloring books courtesy of Bayou Region Crime Stoppers. Each party host, though, is encouraged to organize additional food, refreshments and fun with attendees from their community.

Anyone interested in hosting a block party is asked to contact Deputy Melissa Simmons at (985) 449-4478 or via email at melissa-simmons@lpso.net. The deadline to contact Deputy Simmons to get on the official block party list is Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

ABOUT NATIONAL NIGHT OUT:
National Night Out is a yearlong community-building campaign designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, generate support and participation in local anti-crime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Approximately 38 million people from more than 17,000 communities across the nation participate in the annual event, which is held in August or October, depending on location. The first National Night Out took place on August 7, 1984, and it was introduced by the National Association of Town Watch, which continues to spearhead the event today.