Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a 15-year-old boy has been charged with negligent homicide in the shooting death of a Thibodaux man on Thursday night. Courtney Poche Jr., 20, died after suffering a gunshot wound to the head. Poche and the teen were found to have been playing with a handgun prior to the incident.

At 11:08 p.m. on August 12, 2021, deputies and detectives responded to a shooting at a residence in the 500 block of Karla Drive in Thibodaux. They discovered Poche with what appeared to be a single gunshot wound to the head. He was later pronounced dead at the scene.

Through investigation, detectives learned Poche and a 15-year-old boy from Thibodaux were playing with a pistol when the gun discharged a single round striking Poche in the head. Detectives learned the two thought the gun was not loaded.

The teen was charged with Negligent Homicide. He was placed at the Juvenile Justice Facility in Thibodaux.

“This is a horrible tragedy, and our hearts go out to Mr. Poche’s family,” said Sheriff Webre. “I encouraged all parents to review firearm safety for themselves and with their children. Remember to keep firearms secure, and it is best to store ammunition in a separate location. Above all else, always treat every firearm as it if is loaded.”

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced narcotics agents have arrested a man identified as a mid-level drug dealer in the South Lafourche area. Bryce Arabie, 33 of Cut Off faces several charges following his arrest on Friday.

Narcotics agents began an investigation into Arabie in July 2021 which they identified as a major source of supply of methamphetamine, heroin and other drugs in the South Lafourche area. As a result of the investigation, agents secured warrants for his arrest for Distribution of Heroin and Distribution of Methamphetamine. They also obtained a search warrant for Arabie’s residence on East 40th Street in Cut Off.

On August 6, 2021, agents arrived at Arabie’s residence to conduct the search. They located Arabie outside the residence where he was immediately taken into custody on the warrants. During the search of the residence, agents located over 291 grams of methamphetamine, 17 doses of Adderall, 3 doses of Oxycodone, a pistol, and nearly $1,400 in cash.

Arabie was transported to the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. He was booked on the aforementioned warrants. He was additionally charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Possession with Intent to Distribute Adderall, Possession of Oxycodone, Possession of Heroin, Possession of a Firearm in presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bail is set at $196,000.

Citizens are reminded that they can report any drug-related or suspicious activity. Information can be reported directly to the Narcotics section commander, Lieutenant Derek Champagne, at (985) 532-4365 or derek-champagne@lpso.net. Information can also be reported anonymously through Crime Stoppers Bayou Region at 1-800-743-7433, online at CrimeStoppersBR.org.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced two people have been charged after narcotics agents seized over three pounds of methamphetamine, more than one pound of marijuana and other drugs, as well as firearms and cash at a Raceland residence. Christopher Adams, 36, was arrested on Monday as part of the investigation. His girlfriend, Tami Lantia, 42, had been arrested after an initial search in May 2021.

As part of an investigation, narcotics agents obtained a search warrant for Adams’ residence on Canal Street in Raceland. On May 10, 2021, agents arrived at the residence to conduct a search with assistance by Louisiana State Police. At the residence, they made contact with Lantia and learned Adams was working out of state. During a search of the residence, agents discovered a more than a pound of marijuana and other suspected narcotics as well as numerous firearms and cash. In all, agents seized the following:

• 535.8 grams of marijuana;
• 31.2 grams of methamphetamine;
• 0.5 grams of suspected cocaine;
• 14 vials of steroids;
• 9 firearms (4 rifles, 3 handguns, and 2 shotguns);
• $5,005 in cash; and
• various drug paraphernalia.

Agents learned Lantia had knowledge of the marijuana which had been delivered by mail, and she was found in direct possession of methamphetamine. She was arrested and booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex. She was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana and Possession of Methamphetamine. She was released that same day after posting bail in the amount of $12,500.

Three days later, on May 13, 2021, agents learned of another possible drug delivery to the residence and obtained another search warrant. During a search, agents discovered a package containing approximately 1,450.2 grams of methamphetamine. Agents obtained warrants for Adams’ arrest for Principle to Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Possession with Intent to Distribute Steroids, as well as Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On July 26, 2021, agents located Adams and he was taken into custody on the active warrants. He was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex. He was released later that day after posting bail in the amount of $42,500.

Citizens are reminded that they can report any drug-related or suspicious activity. Information can be reported directly to the Narcotics section commander, Lieutenant Derek Champagne, at (985) 532-4365 or derek-champagne@lpso.net. Information can also be reported anonymously through Crime Stoppers Bayou Region at 1-800-743-7433, online at CrimeStoppersBR.org.