Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office

Detectives Investigating Shooting at Thibodaux Residence

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced detectives are on scene at a residence in Thibodaux where a woman has been shot. The victim is in critical condition.

At 11:32 a.m. on Friday, March 13, a man called 911 in reference to a woman being shot in the torso after a gun had discharged. The woman was transported via helicopter to a hospital for treatment. The man is currently being questioned in reference to the incident.

The incident remains under investigation. More information will be released as it can be made available.

Missing Cut Off Teen Found Safe

UPDATE: Kevin Juneau has been found and is safe.

ORIGINAL RELEASE:

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Kevin Juneau of 129 West 49th Street in Cut Off. He left his residence around noon on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, and he was riding a green bicycle.

Juneau is described as 5’8″ tall, weighing approximately 120 pounds with black hair. He was last seen wearing a red shirt with tan-colored jogging pants, black socks, and red sandals. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office at (985) 532-2808, or simply dial 9-1-1.

Questions About COVID-19 Now Being Answered by Louisiana 211 Statewide Network

Per the Louisiana Department of Health, Louisiana’s statewide 211 network is now answering calls about COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus. This network is best designed and staffed to handle the large volume of calls from Louisiana residents who are concerned and who have questions about the rapidly-spreading virus.

Anyone looking for information about the COVID-19 outbreak can simply dial 211 or text the keyword LACOVID to 898-211 for the most current information about the outbreak as it becomes available.

With Louisiana 211 now equipped and trained to answer questions from the public, the Louisiana Department of Health is asking residents to call 211 instead of the current general information line, 855-523-2652.

In addition to being able to call the Louisiana 211 and to sign up for text messaging, residents can get written answers to the most-asked questions by concerned citizens. The website is www.la211help.org.

Over the past week, the call volume to LDH’s general information line, that was only available during business hours, has increased from several calls a day to several hundred calls.

Dr. Alex Billioux, assistant secretary for LDH’s Office of Public Health, said this change will give citizens the best way to get information any time of the day or night.

“The Louisiana 211 statewide network is established as the public’s first and best source to connect callers with critical information about health and human services,” Billioux said. “This expertise ensures that citizens can talk to a person who is trained to answer their questions 24 hours a day.”

The Louisiana 211 statewide network provides multilingual services as well as information for people who are hearing impaired.

Sarah Berthelot, president and CEO of the Louisiana Association of United Ways, coordinates statewide response efforts with 211 providers throughout Louisiana.

“By working with the Louisiana Department of Health, the 211 network allows residents to get the information they need as quickly as possible. Our robust system of call centers, text message capability and websites gives people access to information that can help them make better decisions and best prepare for this health crisis,” Berthelot said.

This week, LDH provided Louisiana 211 with a comprehensive list of questions that have come into the original information telephone line. These include questions about testing for COVID-19, symptoms and treatment and when to access medical help. Answers to all questions were provided by LDH’s medical leadership team.

Louisiana 211 is supported by United Ways throughout the state of Louisiana.

For updates on local information relevant to Lafourche Parish, please download the LPSO app or visit our website at www.LPSO.net/coronavirus.

MISSING TEEN: Kevin Juneau

3/13/2020 UPDATE: Kevin Juneau has been found and is safe.

ORIGINAL RELEASE:

Deputies Use Naloxone to Save Raceland Man’s Life

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre reported deputies used naloxone to save the life of a Raceland man who had overdosed on narcotics on Thursday.

At around 6:45 p.m. on March 5, 2020, deputies responded to a residence on Market Street in Raceland after a man was discovered lying on a couch and unresponsive. There was a bag of suspected narcotics lying next to him. When deputies arrived, they attempted to revive the man, but he remained unresponsive. Recognizing signs of a possible opioid overdose, deputies administered naloxone to the man. Within seconds, he began to recover and show signs of improvement. He was then transported to the hospital for further treatment.

Naloxone HCl, which is sold under brand names such as Narcan and Evzio, is used as a temporary antidote to treat an opioid overdose. Deputies with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office began carrying naloxone in November 2017 after undergoing proper training for use. Naloxone has always been acquired at no cost to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office through the Louisiana Department of Health’s Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, and the South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority.

Correctional Complex Inmate Dies; Death Appears to Be from Natural Causes

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced an inmate at the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex has died. Bob Carlos, 61, of Cut Off died at the facility on Thursday, March 5, 2020. His death appears to be from natural causes.

On the afternoon of Thursday, March 5, 2020, several inmates were gathered in the common area of the special housing unit of the complex when Carlos returned to his cell complaining of discomfort in his chest. A short time later, another inmate went check on Carlos and called for emergency assistance. Correctional officers and nursing staff responded, as well as EMTs with Acadian Ambulance. At one point, Carlos lost consciousness, and responders were unable to revive him. He was later pronounced dead.

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

Rape Aggression Defense Course to be Held in Cut Off

UPDATE: This event has been canceled due to concerns over COVID-19.

ORIGINAL RELEASE:

Sheriff Craig Webre announced the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course on March 23, 24, and 25, 2020, at The Learning Center at Lady of the Sea Hospital, located at 200 West 134th Place in Cut Off.

This self-defense course is designed exclusively for women and will take place over the course of all three days. The class will begin at 6 p.m. and end around 9 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 deadline to register for the class is March 20, 2020, at 11 a.m.

For more information, please call Lucie Morvant at (985) 438-2925 or email Captain Lafate Day at lafate-day@lpso.net.

Lockport Man Dies in Incident Involving Tractor

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre reported 77-year-old Loyman Danos died as a result of an incident involving a tractor on March 3, 2020. Foul play is not suspected.

At around 12:10 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, a neighbor discovered Danos lying under his own tractor on his property, and the neighbor called 911. LPSO deputies, Lockport Police, Lockport Volunteer Fire Department and Acadian Ambulance responded to the scene. Through investigation, detectives determined Danos was standing near the tractor while the engine was running when the tractor moved forward, trapping him under one of the tires. Danos was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives discovered no evidence of foul play. An autopsy is pending.

Detectives Seek Public’s Help in Thibodaux Shooting Investigation

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is asking for the public’s help in an investigation into a shooting that occurred Friday afternoon in Thibodaux. There were no injuries in the shooting.

Shortly after 5 p.m. on February 21, 2020, a man was inside a car at the intersection of Paula Drive and Amanda Drive in Thibodaux when another vehicle pulled up behind. An individual from the second vehicle, possibly a dark-colored SUV, then fired several rounds that struck the car. The driver was not struck in the shooting.

As detectives continue the investigation, they are asking for the public’s help to solve this case. Anyone with any knowledge of this incident 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 using the P3 Tips app on your mobile device. Tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 in cash if the information leads to an arrest.

UPDATE: LPSO Identifies School Traffic Guard Who Died Thursday Morning

UPDATE:
Sheriff Craig Webre has identified the school traffic guard who died Thursday morning as 67-year-old Larry Boudreaux of Thibodaux. Boudreaux died after being struck by a vehicle while directing traffic along LA Highway 20 in front of Chackbay Elementary School. Louisiana State Police are handling the investigation of the crash itself.

“It is with the greatest sorrow and regret that I announced the line of duty death of Larry Boudreaux, one of our dedicated school traffic guards,” said Sheriff Webre. “We are praying for Larry, his wife, and their two daughters during this extremely difficult time.”

Boudreaux began his career with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office in July 2016 and began serving as a school crossing guard in Bayou Blue. He was later reassigned to Chackbay Elementary School. He also spent hours volunteering at the LPSO Shooting Range. In addition to serving with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, Boudreaux is also a U.S. Army veteran.

ORIGINAL RELEASE:
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a School Traffic Guard has died after being struck by a vehicle this morning in the northern area of Lafourche Parish. The identity of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office employee is not being released at this time. Louisiana State Police is investigating the crash itself.

Sheriff Webre said, “We are devastated by the news of this incident. My prayers and deepest sympathies go out to the family involved, as well as our Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office family as a whole.”