St. John Parish Sheriff's Office

MICHAEL TREGRE – SHERIFF

Delinquent Tax Notification

The St. John the Baptist Parish 2024 delinquent property tax list will be advertised in the L’Observateur newspaper on May 28, 2025. Unpaid taxes must be paid by May 22, 2025 to avoid publication.

 A second notice listing delinquent property taxes will be published in L’Observateur on June 11, 2025.  Unpaid taxes must be paid by June 5, 2025 to avoid publication.

 The 2024 property tax sale will be held online on Thursday, June 26, 2025 from 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. through www.zeusauction.com. Unpaid taxes must be paid by Wednesday, June 25, 2025 to avoid tax sale on Thursday, June 26, 2025.  No payments will be accepted the day of tax sale.

 Tax payments are accepted online at www.stjohnsheriff.org and in person at the Sheriff’s Office located at 1801 W. Airline Hwy in LaPlace or the West Bank Public Safety Complex located at 5739 Hwy 18 in Vacherie from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

 If have any questions or concerns about your property tax, call (985) 652-9513 or (985) 359-8710 for help.

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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SWAT, Fleet Management Highlight Citizens Academy The operation of SWAT, Fleet Management and search and rescue highlighted the fifth session of the St. John Sheriff's Office's Citizens Academy May 14 at Patrol Headquarters in LaPlace. SWAT members talked about their role as problem solvers and explained how the special equipment

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SJSO Sgt. Brett Guillory and Deputy Seth Jordan Are Certified Defense Instructors St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Brett Guillory and Deputy Seth Jordan recently attended the Monadnock Ground Defense System training and have become certified as instructors for the tactical defense program. The system is designed to

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Important Message: No School Closures or Lockdowns in SJBP Dear Parents and Families, We are aware of a false rumor currently circulating suggesting that one or more of our schools have been closed due to reports related to the recent jail escapees from Orleans Parish. We want to be very