Crime Press Releases
St John Parish Sheriff's Dept.Another Juvenile Arrested in Connection to Homicide
A 16-year-old male juvenile from LaPlace was arrested December 15, 2022 in connection to the shooting death of Yasmine Halum of LaPlace in October. Through investigation, detectives learned that the juvenile assisted in the removal of evidence pertaining to the...
Two Subjects Arrested in Connection to Home Invasion
A LaPlace man and a 16-year-old male juvenile from LaPlace were December 15, 2022 in connection to a home invasion. On December 15, 2022, about 10:15 a.m., deputies responded to a residence in the 400 block of Elm Street in LaPlace in reference to a male subject,...
Couple Arrested for Murder of Baby
A LaPlace couple has been arrested in the death of the woman’s 1-year-old daughter, who had sustained several injuries to her head and body. Renard Robinson and Keaura Dillon, both 23, were arrested Monday, December 12, 2022. Robinson was booked with second degree...
Destrehan Men Arrested for Stealing and Stripping Boat
Two Destrehan men were arrested recently after stealing a boat and stripping it of equipment and components at a LaPlace boat launch. Rock Schexnaydre, 23, and Christian Schexnayder, 21, were both charged with theft - $5,000-$25,000 (felony). On May 25, 2022, officers...
Detectives Investigate Shooting
Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred on Thursday, December 1, 2022, around 10 p.m., that left a man injured. Through investigation, officers learned the 25-year-ol male victim was driving in the Dutch Bayou area of Reserve where a vehicle pulled up...
Garyville Man Arrested in Connection to Shooting
Cameron Bolding, 18, of Garyville was arrested in connection to a shooting in Garyville. On Saturday, November 19, 2022, about 8:15 p.m., deputies responded to gunshots in the area of Stout, Sherman Walker and South Little Hope streets. Upon arrival, deputies observed...
Ponchatoula Man Arrested in LaPlace Shooting
Lennix Torell Jackson, 19, of Ponchatoula was arrested November 18, 2022 in connection to a drive-by shooting that injured an 18-year-old female in LaPlace. On Monday, October 31, 2022 about 11:15 p.m. in the 400 block of Elm Street in LaPlace, officers located the...
Have You Seen This Man?
Detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating Wojciech Niznik who has three active warrants for contractor fraud in St. John Parish. In the summer of 2022, the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office received complaints from local residents in reference to contractor...
LaPlace Man Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse
Mario Folgar Sr. 49, of LaPlace was arrested Friday, October 21, 2022 for rape and other sexual offenses involving juveniles. In early September, detectives received a complaint of allegations of child sexual abuse. During the course of the investigation, detectives...
Sean Gautreaux Arrested
Sean Gautreaux, 40, of LaPlace was arrested Sunday, November 13, 2022 after trespassing near Marathon’s pumping station on West Airline Highway in Garyville. On Sunday, November 13, 2022, about 11:30 p.m., officer observed a suspicious vehicle with the lights off...