Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office

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.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of Danny Chauvin, 39, of Des Allemands following a shooting incident on Saturday. No one was injured in the shooting.

At around 11:55 p.m. on August 23, 2025, deputies received a call about shots having been fired outside a residence in the 3800 block of U.S. Highway 90 in Des Allemands. LPSO deputies responded to the scene along with deputies from the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office and Louisiana State Police. When they arrived, they learned a man, later identified as Chauvin, had fired several shots at a residence, entered the residence without permission and barricaded himself inside. After approximately one hour, Chauvin exited the residence and surrendered to deputies.

Through investigation, detectives learned Chauvin had discharged a firearm outside his home, causing occupants at a neighboring residence to enter their home for safety. Chauvin then entered the neighbor’s residence without permission, confronted a woman while armed with a handgun and made threatening remarks to her. He also discharged the firearm twice while inside the residence, resulting in adults and children living at the residence to leave the house.

Chauvin was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux on charges of home invasion and illegal use of a weapon or dangerous instrumentalities. Bail is set at $150,000.

This investigation is continuing.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced narcotics agents have arrested Jude Cantrelle Jr., 32, of Mathews following an investigation.

In July 2025, narcotics agents began an investigation into Cantrelle and his reported involvement with illegal drug sales and use at his residence on New Haven Street in Mathews. Over the course of the investigation, agents were able to obtain an arrest warrant for Cantrelle for heroin distribution as well as a search warrant for his residence. With the assistance of Louisiana State Probation and Parole, agents conducted a search at his residence where narcotics and paraphernalia were located. Cantrelle was later taken into custody in Terrebonne Parish with the assistance of Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office and Louisiana State Police

On August 19, 2025, Cantrelle was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex on the aforementioned warrant and another warrant for contempt of court. He was additionally charged with possession of a legend drug without a prescription and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail is set at $125,000, and he is also being held for Louisiana Probation and Parole due to a parole violation.

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 and Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet have jointly announced the arrest of Bronson Joseph Billiot, 52, of Galliano, in connection with an ongoing multi-agency investigation into child sex crimes. Billiot was recently arrested in Lafourche Parish on multiple charges and is awaiting transfer to Terrebonne Parish to face additional charges.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced two people have been arrested in connection to an armed robbery in Thibodaux on August 7, 2025. Tyrone Carter Jr., 19, and Chance Fletcher, 18, both of Thibodaux, have been charged in the investigation.

Shortly after 5 p.m. on August 7, 2025, a man was reportedly robbed at gunpoint in the area of Karla Drive in Thibodaux. Investigators learned the victim had traveled from another parish to attempt to sell a smartphone to a man, and they agreed to meet at a residence on Karla Drive. When he arrived, two men, later identified as Carter and Fletcher, approached his vehicle and began talking about the phone. At one point, one of the men grabbed the phone and pointed a gun at the victim while the other man grabbed a duffle bag from the victim’s back seat. Through investigation, detectives identified Carter and Fletcher as the suspects and obtained arrest warrants.

On August 8, detectives located Carter at his residence. When he saw the detectives, he ran to the back of the residence. Once in custody, detectives located a loaded handgun nearby that Carter was allegedly trying to hide from officers. During a search of the residence, they found body armor, several smartphones, and ammunition. Carter was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. He was charged with armed robbery with use of a firearm, unlawful use of body armor and obstruction of justice. Bail was set at $260,000.

Fletcher was arrested on Friday, August 14. He was booked into the Correctional Complex with one count of armed robbery with use of a firearm. Bail was set at $250,000.

This investigation is continuing, and additional charges are possible.

Tyrone Carter Jr

Chance Fletcher