Crime Press Releases

St John Parish Sheriff's Dept.

Six Arrested in LaPlace Shooting

Six people, including a male juvenile, were arrested Friday, July 7, 2023 in connection to a shooting that occurred near West Fifth and Main streets in LaPlace. Arrested were a 14-year-old male juvenile from Garyville; Kerry Bardell Jr., 22, of LaPlace; Cartez Foster,...

Ephraim Williams III Arrested on Illegal Drug and Firearms Charges

Ephraim Williams III, 47, of LaPlace was arrested July 8, 2023 on several illegal drugs and firearms charges. Williams, a convicted felon, was arrested after patrol officers observed narcotics and firearms in his residence in the 100 block of Davis Court in LaPlace...

Florida Man Charged with Second Degree Murder

A Florida man has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of Hugh Hinds, 48, of Reserve that occurred Tuesday, June 20, 2023 in a Reserve neighborhood. Ian Everton Williams, 44, of Pembroke Pines, Fla. was charged with second degree murder (felony). On...

Convicted Felon Arrested for Possessing a Firearm

Ryan Stewart, 29, of Reserve, a convicted felon, was arrested June 9, 2023 for possessing a firearm and resisting an officer. On Tuesday June 6, 2023, about 10:30 a.m., officers were conducting pro-active patrol in the 200 block of East 27th Street in Reserve where...

Two Juveniles arrested for Criminal Damage to Property

On May 30, 2023, St. John Sheriff’s Office received a report of a fully marked St. John Sheriff’s Office police unit that had a shattered rear windshield. The same day, a vehicle was reported to be spray painted and had a broken window in the same general area....

Patrick Buckhalter Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges

Patrick Buckhalter, 51, of LaPlace was arrested May 27, 2023 for rape and faces other sexual abuse charges involving a juvenile. In January 2023, juvenile detectives received a complaint that Buckhalter had sexual contact with a female juvenile under the age of 13....

Corrine Court Shooting Under Investigation

Detectives with the St. John Sheriff’s Office are investigating a shooting that occurred Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in the 400 block of Corrine Court in LaPlace. About 11:30 p.m., officers responded to the area of Ridgefield Drive and Corrine Court in reference to gunshots...