Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in an investigation into two instances of theft at a Thibodaux non-profit organization.

In late August 2020, two instances of theft were reported at Lafourche ARC on St. Mary Street in Thibodaux. Investigators learned several items had been stolen from a shed which stored items donated from others. Upon reviewing images from surveillance cameras, detectives identified two male subjects, one driving a white Toyota pickup truck and the other driving what is believed to be a red-colored Nissan sedan.

Anyone who can identify either of the suspects or anyone with any other information on this crime is asked to submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers Bayou Region by phone at 1-800-743-7433 or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org. Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers through the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office mobile app. Tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 in cash if the information leads to an arrest.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced detectives are investigating a shooting which left one man injured. The incident took place Wednesday night in Thibodaux.

Shortly after 10 p.m. on September 9, 2020, deputies responded to a call of several gunshots heard in the area of Paula Drive. In the 400 block of Paula Drive, deputies found one man had in his 30s had been struck by one round in the thigh. Deputies provided first aid while awaiting EMTs. The victim was eventually transported to a hospital for treatment. He is currently in stable condition.

Through investigation, detectives have learned that the victim was outside speaking with two other people when a gray sedan pulled up. At that point, some of the occupants of the car got out and began shooting in the direction of the men, with one striking the victim in the leg. The car then immediately left the area.

As detectives continue their investigation, they are asking anyone who may have information related to this incident to submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers Bayou Region by phone at 1-800-743-7433 or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org. Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers through the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office mobile app. Tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 in cash if the information leads to an arrest.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced detectives are investigating a case of vandalism in the Thibodaux area which occurred last week.

On August 19, 2020, deputies responded to a complaint that farm equipment and vehicles had been vandalized in the area of Abby Road in Thibodaux. Several windows and lights on the equipment and vehicles were heavily damaged. Additionally, there has been trespassing reported in the recent days involving off road vehicles, such as ATVs and dirt bikes (off-road motorcycles).

Detectives are asking for the public’s help in solving this case. Anyone with information is asked to submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers Bayou Region by phone at 1-800-743-7433 or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org. Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers through the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office mobile app. Tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 in cash if the information leads to an arrest.