Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Kayon Bell of Williams Road in Golden Meadow. Bell was last seen on the afternoon of Friday, October 4, 2024, leaving Williams Road in Golden Meadow.
Kayon Bell is described as 5’9″ tall, weighing approximately 145 pounds with Brown hair. Anyone with information on Bell’s 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 a Thibodaux High School student has been charged with terrorizing after impersonating another student and threatening to bring a gun to school.
On September 22, juvenile detectives opened an investigation into a school threat that appeared in a group message on SnapChat. A male student stated he had possession of a firearm and threatened to bring it to school and “shoot everyone.” While the threat appeared to come from one male student, through investigation, detectives found the message actually originated from another 14-year-old male student.
The 14-year-old boy was charged with violating Louisiana Revised Statutes 14:40.7 (Cyberbulling) and 14:126.1 (False Swearing for the Purpose of Violating Public Health and Safety). He was ordered to be electronically monitored.
Sheriff Webre cautions parents to speak to their children about this incident. “Technology has made it very easy to try to impersonate someone else, but it also makes it easy to track down the true perpetrator,” said Sheriff Webre. “This is not a joke, a prank, or a game. All threats are taken very seriously, and there are serious consequences. Be sure your children understand that once you send a message, you can’t take it back.”
UPDATE: Angelica has been located and is safe.
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is asking for the public’s help to locate 15-year-old Angelica Vanquez-Lutz. She was last seen at around 2:10 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2024, when she left Thibodaux High School in what appeared to be a silver-colored vehicle with dark tinted windows and black rims.
Vanquez-Lutz is described as 5’4” tall, weighing approximately 130 pounds with brown hair. She was last seen wearing her school uniform. She has a nose piercing on the left side of her nose. She also has a tattoo of the name “Sebastian” in red on her right forearm and a red tattoo on her left forearm of the name “Yamileth.” 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 narcotics agents made an arrest in a drug trafficking investigation. Jaron Rousse, 23, of Larose was arrested on Wednesday.
Narcotics agents had opened an investigation into Rousse for suspected drug trafficking. Through investigation, they received intelligence that a shipment of marijuana was expected to be delivered in the southern area of Lafourche Parish.
On September 25, 2024, agents located the truck involved in the delivery, and they observed Rousse attempt to collect the shipment from the truck. At that time, agents moved in and arrested Rousse. Agents seized this shipment which was approximately 120 pounds of marijuana. They also obtained a warrant to search Rousse’s residence. There they found additional evidence including drug paraphernalia and approximately $34,000 in cash.
Rousse was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. He was charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, transactions involving proceeds from controlled dangerous substance activity, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He is being held without bond, and he is also being held for Louisiana Probation and Parole due to a probation violation.
As this investigation continues, citizens are reminded 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.
Sheriff Craig Webre has announced a list of 19 block party locations in Lafourche Parish for the 41st Annual National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies will be visiting each location to speak with area residents about crime prevention and neighborhood concerns. Each party will begin at 6 p.m. and will last until around 9 p.m.
Here is a list of block party locations around Lafourche Parish:
Each block party will be unique and offer various interactive activities for children and adults. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will be providing food and refreshments at each party. Food will be provided by our community partners: Lamm Food Service and Bimbo Bakeries USA.
Anyone in Lafourche Parish who has planned a party that is not on this list is asked to contact Deputy Melissa Simmons at (985) 449-4478 or via email at melissa-simmons@lpso.net.
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host its first-ever online Sheriff’s Sale on September 25, 2024. The auction will be facilitated through the Bid4Assets website. Prospective bidders must register a free Bid4Assets account and fund a $500 deposit to participate in the sale. A registration link and list of properties can be found at LPSO.net/SheriffSales.
“Foreclosure auctions are one of the responsibilities of a Louisiana sheriff, and we hope this transition to an online auction will help improve sales resulting in helping homeowners get out of debt,” said Sheriff Webre “An online auction will expand the bidder pool, helping to increase sales, which makes it more likely for property owners to keep some of the equity in their homes. It also helps lenders use their capital on home and business loans in our community.”
Sheriff’s sales arise from defaulted debt on real property or movables, often a mortgage on a resident’s home. If the auction results in all debts and fees being satisfied and there are excess proceeds left over, these funds go to the property owner. Research supports that online sales increase participation and sales and as a result often generate higher excess proceeds for homeowners.
In 2023, a new law in Louisiana allowed sheriffs to conduct foreclosure auctions online. Tangipahoa and Ouachita Parish are among other parishes that have moved these sales online.
ABOUT BID4ASSETS:
Bid4Assets is one of the world’s leading online marketplaces for the sale of distressed real estate property sold by governments, county tax collectors, financial institutions, and real estate funds. Founded in 1999, it conducts online tax and foreclosure sales for counties across the United States and has sold more than 100,000 properties grossing more than $1 billion in completed government transactions. They have been auctioning federally forfeited and seized properties for agencies like the U.S. Marshals and Department of Treasury for over 20 years. Its primary focus is helping county and parish governments to conduct tax and judicial foreclosure auctions online.
The Lafouche Parish Sheriff’s Office and Lafourche Parish School District is actively investigating a threat to Central Lafourche High School. We are aware of similar school threats which have gone viral in surrounding parishes with the apparent intent to cause mass panic. While we understand this could be the case with this threat, we do not take any threat to school safety lightly. At this time, all students are safe, and we will continue to update the situation as information becomes available.
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced narcotics agents arrested two men for selling drugs in the Lockport area. Jude Davaine, 28, and Kobi Chiasson, 24, both of Lockport, face several counts each of drug distribution.
Agents had opened an investigation into Davaine and Chiasson and were initially able to obtain arrest warrants for Davaine for distribution of fentanyl and heroin, as well as warrants for Chiasson for distribution of fentanyl, heroin, and ketamine. The investigation led agents to also obtain search warrants for Davaine’s residence on Crescent Avenue and Chiasson’s residence on Ethel Street, both in Lockport. Assisted by officers with the Lockport Police Department, agents conducted searches at both residences and recovered evidence to support the investigation.
Davaine was arrested and charged with three counts of distribution of heroin and two counts of distribution of fentanyl. He was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail is set at $200,000.
Chiasson was arrested and charged with distribution of heroin, fentanyl, and ketamine. Bail is set at $100,000.
Citizens are reminded that they can report any drug-related or suspicious activity. Information can be reported directly to the Narcotics Section commander, Lieutenant 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.
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course on October 22 – 24, 2024, at the Law Enforcement Complex, located at 1300 Lynn Street in Thibodaux.
This self-defense course designed for women will take place over three days. The class will begin at 6 p.m. and end around 9:30 p.m. each day. Participants must attend all three days. Course instruction will be provided by certified R.A.D. instructors from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office.
The cost of the course is $10 to cover the cost of course materials and is non-refundable. Class size is limited, and advance registration is required. You can register and pay for the course online at www.LPSO.net/classes. The class registration deadline is October 18, 2024, at 11 a.m.
For more information, please call Lucie Morvant at (985) 446-2367 or email Captain Kevin Johnson at kevin-johnson@lpso.net.
Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host two free concealed carry courses on Saturdays in October. The courses will be held on October 5 and 19, 2024, at the LPSO Shooting Range at 3451 Highway 182 in Raceland. The free informational course will cover gun safety, storage, liability, and prohibited carrying locations. Residents are encouraged to take the training if they intend to carry a concealed firearm without a permit, also known as “constitutional carry.”
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 Kevin Johnson at (985) 449-4481 or by email at kevin-johnson@lpso.net.
ABOUT CONCEALED CARRY IN LOUISIANA:
Act No. 6 of the 2024 Regular Session of the Louisiana State Legislature amends existing law to allow for those 18 years of age 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.
