Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office

UPDATE: Suspects Identified in Raceland Thefts

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced deputies have identified two suspects wanted in connection to a string of recent thefts and attempted thefts in Raceland. Joshua Rousseau, 30, of Hahnville was identified as one of the suspects and is currently in jail in St. Charles Parish. The driver, identified as George Hunter, 36 of Des Allemands, is still at large.

On Sunday, February 17, deputies investigated a string of crimes including burglary, theft and attempted theft most of which occurred on St. Anthony Street in Raceland. Some residents reported stolen property, and others had some property moved to the roadside to apparently be stolen later. Surveillance cameras captured images of a white male subject and a pickup truck with an unknown driver.

Through investigation, deputies identified the male subject as Joshua Rousseau. They were also able to determine the driver of the truck was George Hunter. They obtained warrants for both for Simple Burglary, two counts of Theft, and seven counts of Attempted Theft, one of which was for attempting to steal a motor vehicle.

Rousseau was found to be incarcerated in St. Charles Parish on unrelated charges, and he remains in jail there at this time. George Hunter remains at large. Anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts is asked to contact 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.

Man Arrested after Threatening Employees at a Raceland Bank Branch

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a man was arrested after reportedly threatening employees at a bank branch in Raceland. Damien Rodrigue, 30, of Raceland is charged with Terrorizing in the incident.

At around 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, February 27, deputies responded to a bank branch on LA Highway 1 in Raceland in reference to Rodrigue reportedly threatening workers at the bank. Earlier in the day, Rodrigue attempted to make a transaction but he was denied. Rodrigue left the bank at that time. Later in the day, Rodrigue called the bank and reportedly told an employee that the bank might allow the transaction if he brought a gun to the branch. At that time, the bank was placed on lockdown and workers called 911. Following an investigation, deputies obtained a warrant for Rodrigue’s arrest.

Just before 8 p.m. on Wednesday evening, deputies made contact with Rodrigue at his residence, and he was taken into custody. Rodrigue was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. He was charged with Terrorizing. His bail is set at $75,000.

MISSING TEEN: Jorden Danos

3/6/2019 UPDATE: Jorden Danos has been found and is safe.

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Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is asking for the public’s help in locating 17-year-old Jorden Danos of Pointe-Aux-Chenes. Danos was last seen at around 10:30 p.m. on February 22, 2019, and left his residence at some point within the next hour.

This is the second time this month that Danos has run away from his home. He last ran away from home on February 10, 2019, and he was located on February 13, 2019.

Danos is described as 5’6” tall, weighing 140 pounds with dark hair. He was last seen wearing a red shirt, red pants, and white shoes. 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.

Bourg Man Arrested for Sexual Battery of a Juvenile

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a Bourg man for fondling a juvenile. Sandy Dye, 44, of Bourg is charged with Sexual Battery in the investigation.

Last week, juvenile detectives began investigating Dye after receiving a report that he had inappropriate sexual contact with a child under the age of 13. Investigators made contact with Dye on Monday, February 25, and questioned him about the alleged incident. Following questioning, Dye was placed under arrest.

Dye was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux. He was charged with Sexual Battery (Forcible Fondling). His bail is set at $100,000.

Due to the nature of the allegations and the age of the victim, no further details can be made available at this time.

Deputies Searching for Teen Who Reportedly Stole Rifles in Galliano

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre, Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Jerry Larpenter, and Houma Chief of Police Dana Coleman announced investigators are searching for a teenager who has gone missing after reportedly stealing two rifles from a family member’s home early Thursday morning. Krisean Rene Salinas, 14, of Houma is wanted for Felony Theft.

Salinas and his mother had been staying with a relative on West 176th Street in Galliano for the past few days. At around 3:45 a.m. on Thursday, February 21, deputies received a call that Salinas had fled the relative’s residence, and he had reportedly taken two rifles, an AK-47 and an AR-15. The weapons were not loaded, and all ammunition at the residence was accounted for. Relatives believe Salinas may have initially tried hitching a ride to the area of Highway 24 in Larose, and he may have been in the Houma area Thursday morning. It is believed Salinas is still somewhere in the area of Lafourche or Terrebonne Parish.

Salinas is described as a black male, 6’0” tall, and weighs approximately 160 pounds. He has dark hair which was last seen styled with dreadlocks. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with gray pants. He had a dark navy backpack in his possession.

Salinas is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with knowledge of his current whereabouts should call 9-1-1 immediately. Do not attempt to engage Salinas in any manner.

Anyone who may have any information which might be helpful to investigators on this case 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.

Deputies Seek Public’s Help to Identify Suspects in Raceland Thefts

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre is asking for the public’s help to identify suspects involved in thefts and attempted thefts which occurred on St. Anthony Street in Mathews early Sunday morning.

On Sunday, February 17, deputies began investigating the theft of a boiling pot and a boiling pot set up from residences on St. Anthony Street. Several other residents reported having items on their property moved to the roadside in an apparent attempt to steal from several properties. Upon reviewing surveillance, deputies observed an unknown white male subject walking on one of the properties, having moved items to the roadside. As the man was talking on a cell phone, a light-colored, four-door Chevrolet pickup truck pulled up to the residence. The man and the truck driver then fled the area suddenly leaving the items near the roadside.

Deputies are asking for the public’s help to solve this case. Anyone who can identify the male suspect pictured, or 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.

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Thibodaux Man Arrested for Pornography Involving Juveniles and Other Cybercrime

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of Lane Levron, 18, of Thibodaux on Wednesday. Levron was arrested on warrants for Pornography Involving Juveniles, Computer-aided Solicitation for Sexual Purposes, and Cyberbullying. The arrest is part of an ongoing investigation being conducted in coordination with the FBI.

Investigators learned Levron was using multiple accounts under false names on Snapchat, the mobile messaging service app. Using those accounts, he contacted several juvenile females demanding they send nude photos to him, threatening to expose other nude photos of the girls he claimed to have. Some of the girls complied. He also threatened to post one of the girl’s photos unless she met him to have sex.

On Wednesday, February 20, juvenile detectives made contact with Levron and he was placed under arrest. He was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex on the aforementioned charges, and his bond is set at $150,000.

Based on the investigation, detectives believe there may be additional victims. Levron admitted to his involvement in the crimes and confirmed he operated under the Snapchat usernames “Camthebeast31” and “Markoutlaw.” Sheriff Webre is asking any potential victims to contact Lieutenant Sean Scott with the Juvenile Investigations Section at (985) 532-4334.

Sheriff Webre is advising parents to talk with their children to ensure they understand the dangers associated with smartphone apps and social media. “Parents, be sure your children understand that once they hit send on a message, picture, video, or a snap, they have lost control over that content,” said Sheriff Webre. “Some apps give users the false impression that the pictures or videos you send cannot be saved by the recipient, but that is not true. Where there is a will, there is a way, and criminals will find a way.”

“As for parents, you must take an active role,” said Sheriff Webre. “Ensure you are constantly monitoring what your child is doing on their smartphone or device. Define rules and parameters for using those devices, and be sure you have all the current passwords for your child’s own safety.”

For more information on the dangers of cybercrime including tips for parents, please visit www.LPSO.net/Cybercrime.

Detectives Discover Cache of Stolen Property, Seek to Return Property to Owners

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a Cut Off resident arrested in December faces new charges after detectives discovered a cache of stolen property in the South Lafourche area. Sidney Ricard Sr., 49, was arrested again last week after detectives found tens of thousands of dollars of stolen property was in his possession. Investigators now seek to return the property to its owners.

As previously released, Ricard was arrested in December 2018 when detectives found a vehicle containing stolen property at a Golden Meadow motel. Ricard was arrested and charged with two counts of Simple Burglary and Illegal Possession of Stolen Things. He was released from jail on January 8, 2019, after posting bond.

As the investigation continued, detectives discovered tens of thousands of dollars in stolen property which Ricard had accumulated and obtained new arrest warrants. Detectives say Ricard was attempting to sell the stolen property using an alias on social media. On February 14, he was brought to the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex due to his bond being surrendered, and he was booked again on the December charges. He was additionally booked with two counts of Illegal Possession of Stolen Things and one count of Contempt of Court for the Town of Golden Meadow. His new bond is set at $65,000, and he has been ordered to pay $300 in fines and costs related to the contempt warrant.

Meanwhile, detectives are seeking to find the owners of the stolen items which were recovered. Many of the items appear to have been stolen from residential sheds and self-storage facilities. Some of the items appear to have been stolen from shipyards or other industrial or construction sites. The items recovered include industrial items, welding equipment, generators, golf clubs, power tools, shop vacuums, and various electronics to name a few. There are also numerous random items that people were keeping in self-storage units.

Investigators are in the process of contacting self-storage business owners in the South Lafourche area. In the meantime, self-storage business owners are asked to check their storage units for any signs of tampering, or units which may have locks on them that are not currently being leased. Anyone who is currently leasing a self-storage unit should also check their units to see if any items have been stolen. Residents and businesses in the South Lafourche area should also check outside sheds, carports, and patios to ensure no items have been stolen. Anyone who finds an item has been stolen, or any self-storage business owner who finds signs of tampering should contact Detective Steve Schieffler at (985) 532-4357.

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UPDATE: Suspect in Raceland Vehicle Theft and Burglaries Arrested

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced New Orleans man wanted in connection to a stolen vehicle and string of vehicle burglaries has been arrested. Andre Brown, 30, was arrested on Friday.

On January 4, 2019, deputies responded to a report of a stolen vehicle and vehicle burglaries on Landmark Drive in Raceland. A pickup truck had been stolen, and several vehicles had been burglarized. During the course of the investigation, detectives received images and videos of the suspects. One of the suspects was identified as Andre Brown, and they obtained warrants for his arrest.

At around 1 a.m. on Friday, February 15, deputies made contact with Brown on a traffic stop, and he was taken into custody. He was booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex in Thibodaux for Theft of a Motor Vehicle, seven counts of Simple Burglary of a Motor Vehicle, and seven counts of Contempt of Court. His bond is set at $160,000. He has also been ordered to pay $1,909 in fines and costs stemming from the contempt warrants.

The investigation continues as detectives have determined Brown had at least two accomplices in the crimes. Anyone with any information about other possible suspects 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.

Larose Man Wanted for Drug and Weapon Charges

2/20/2019 Update: Allinson is now in custody.

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Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced deputies are seeking a Larose man on multiple drug and weapon charges. Deputies are asking for the public’s help in locating Jhy Allinson, 25, of East 7th Street in Larose.

As part of a narcotics investigation, agents obtained a warrant for Allinson’s arrest for several charges including Illegal Carrying of a Weapon in the Presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Unlawful Use of Body Armor, and Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana. He is also wanted for Possession of Cocaine, Oxycodone, and Drug Paraphernalia. Additionally, Allinson has a contempt of court warrant due to failure to appear in court on January 9, 2019, on a previous charge.

Anyone with information on Allinson’s whereabouts 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.