2025 Officer of the Year - Deputy Woodrow St. Pierre

2025 Officer of the Year, Deputy Woodrow St. Pierre, is with St. John Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre and sponsor Brandon Mabile of Mabile’s Restaurant.

St. John Parish Sheriff's Office

MICHAEL TREGRE – SHERIFF

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

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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

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SJSO Arrests 13 and 14-year-old For Attempted Car Theft The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested two LaPlace teenagers, ages 13 and 14, for attempted theft of a vehicle (felony) and simple burglary of a motor vehicle. On April 14, 2026, shortly after 3 a.m. St. John

St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office

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SJSO Citizens Academy Week 6: Narcotics, Sex Offender Registry and Corrections St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office Citizens Academy Cadets were explored the duties of narcotics officers, security, transportation and medical staff in the correctional facility and learned about the impact social media has had on regulating and prosecuting

St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office

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St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office Holiday Closure
The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office Civil Division —taxes, tickets, records—will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. The office will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26.