St. John Parish Sheriff's Office

MICHAEL TREGRE – SHERIFF

Citizens Academy

Citizens Academy is offered annually to give people a first-hand look at the operations of the St. John Sheriff’s Office

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.

Women's Self Defense

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

Continuing Training

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

2022 Officer of the Year - Brian Kennedy Jr.

Brian Kennedy Jr. with Officer of the Year Sponsor Judge Mary Becnel and Becnel Professional Buildings and Sheriff Mike Tregre

Your Career with SJPSO

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

New 2022 Public Safety Complex

St. John Parish opened a new public safety complex in April 2022 to increase police, fire and medical presence on the west bank.

SJSO's SWAT Tactical Training Facility

The SJSO’s SWAT team opened a new tactical training facility, in memory of Captain Octavio “Ox” Gonzalez, in August 2022.

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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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
St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office2 days ago
Click link to view St. John arrests of September 28, 2023.
https://bit.ly/3Q6QhbH
St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office
St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office3 days ago
Drones Highlight ESJ Class

The St. John Sheriff’s Office's drone and robotics team recently visited Beverly Reed’s aviation and drone class at East St. John High School in LaPlace.
Officers demonstrated the SJSO drones and robotics and talked about how they aid officers in investigations.
St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office
St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office3 days ago
**UPDATE**

Tylan has been located safe in Mississippi and Ms. Berry has been taken into custody.

Have You Seen These Subjects?

Detectives with the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s help in locating Tylan J. Berry, 15, of LaPlace, and his non-custodial biological mother, Trinity Berry, who may be in the area of New Albany, Mississippi.

On Friday, September 01, 2023, family members reported Tylan missing. He was last seen at his home in LaPlace with his custodial parent about 9 p.m. on August 31, 2023. Tylan is described as a black male, 5 foot, 7 inches, about 140 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He is known to be in the company of Trinity Berry, possibly in the area of New Albany, Mississippi. Tylan has extended family in the area of New Albany, Mississippi as well as Baton Rouge.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Trinity Berry.

If anyone has information leading to Tylan’s whereabouts and the apprehension of Trinity Berry, please notify Detective Lt. Ann Taylor at 985-359-8765 or 504-494-3714. Tips can also be submitted through the St. John Sheriff’s Office TIPS line at 985-359-TIPS.
St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office
St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office3 days ago
Click link to view St. John arrests of September 27, 2023.
https://bit.ly/3PYPlGg