St. John Parish Sheriff's Office

MICHAEL TREGRE – SHERIFF

2024 Officer of the Year - Deputy Ryan Adams

Deputy Ryan Adams, 2024 Officer Of The Year, with Sheriff Mike Tregre and sponsor Brandon Mabile of Mabile’s Restaurant.

Women's Self Defense

A class is offered to teach women self-defense techniques to help protect themselves from assault.

Teens & Traffic Stops

A Teens and Traffic Stops class is presented periodically to teach teens how to respond if they get pulled over.

Concealed Carry Permit Classes

Concealed Carry Permit classes are offered for the public to complete the certification required to obtain a Louisiana Concealed Carry License.

Continuing Training

Continuing education and training for law enforcement is essential to improve skills, increase professionalism, and enhance overall job performance.

Your Career with SJPSO

Please contact us if you are interested in an exciting and rewarding career with St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Public Safety Complex Opens in Wallace

A public safety complex was built in Wallace to increase police, fire and medical presence on the west bank.

SJSO's SWAT Tactical Training Facility

The SJSO’s SWAT team trains in its new tactical facility buit in memory of Captain Octavio “Ox” Gonzalez.

Stemming an Uptick in Gun Violence

A recent initiative aimed at stemming an uptick in gun violence in St. John the Baptist Parish resulted in almost two dozen firearms taken off the streets as well as several arrests, Sheriff Mike Tregre has announced.

St John the Baptist Parish
Sheriff’s Office

1801 West Airline Hwy.
LaPlace, Louisiana 70068
Phone (985) 652-9513

Emergency: Dial 911

Sheriff Michael Tregre

Sheriff Michael Tregre

Led by Sheriff Mike Tregre, the office proudly serves St. John the Baptist ParishLouisiana.  This office is responsible for enforcing the laws of Louisiana within St. John the Baptist Parish, as well as maintaining the St. John Parish Correctional Facility

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SJPSO Training & SWAT Facilities

Our facilities can be reserved for other organizations and companies that want to ustilize our purpose built spaces.

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St. John Sheriff's Office Mobile Apps

SJPS Mobile AppIt’s a free app that offers many features that allow the public to seek information about the Sheriff’s Office, get notifications, see crime mapping, research inmates, warrants, and more. 

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St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office

9 hours 43 minutes ago

Save The Date (OCT. 7) And Register Your Night Out Party! Sheriff Mike Tregre and the SJSO is inviting YOU to join us for National Night Out Against Crime on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025. Save the date and register your party with us! Members of the Sheriff’s Office will visit

St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office

12 hours 39 minutes ago

In Memoriam: Cleveland Farlough, Former School Superintendent and Parish Councilman St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre and the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office would like to extend our sincere condolences and prayers to the family of Mr. Cleveland Farlough, a former St. John Parish School Superintendent

St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office

1 day 4 hours ago

SJSO Investigating Shooting In Parking Lot Of LaPlace Walmart St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating a shooting that happened in the parking lot of the LaPlace Walmart around 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. There is no threat to the public. Detectives are on scene and