Crime Press Releases
St John Parish Sheriff's Dept.LaPlace Businesswoman Arrested after Theft/Fraud Investigation
Raychell Harris, 41, of Harvey, was arrested December 18, 2023 following a credit card theft and fraud investigation into her LaPlace business. In November 2022, the St. John Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division received a report of credit card theft and...
Juvenile Arrested in Reserve Shooting
On December 6, 2023, about 6:30 PM, the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of a male shot near Homewood Place in Reserve. Upon arrival, deputies located a 16 year old male with multiple gunshots wounds to the body. Deputies, along with St. John Fire...
Juveniles Arrested During Drug Investigation
On Sunday, December 3, 2023, about 4: 30 PM, the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office received a report of an altercation involving weapons in area of McReine Dr, Laplace, LA. While en route to the area, deputies were advised the suspects involved in the...
Detectives Investigate Threat at ESJ
Update: The juvenile has been arrested and charged with intimidation and interference with operation of school (misd). Detectives Investigate Threat at ESJ Detectives with the St. John Parish Sheriff's Office are investigating a threat of violence to East St. John...
Two People Arrested in Connection to Shooting
Jeanne Brown and Leon Perkins of LaPlace were arrested November 14, 2023 and charged with accessory after the fact to second degree murder. Brown and Perkins are currently being held in lieu of a $100,000 bond. A grand jury indictment led to their arrests. On August...
Threat at ESJ Investigated
Detectives with the St. John Parish Sheriff's Office are investigating a threat of violence to East St. John High School in Reserve. On November 16, 2023, about 7:30 p.m., school administrators notified school resource officers of images circulating on social media...
Two People Arrested in Connection to Shooting
Jeanne Brown and Leon Perkins of LaPlace were arrested November 14, 2023 and charged with accessory after the fact to second degree murder. Brown and Perkins are currently being held in lieu of a $100,000 bond. They were indicted and then arrested and booked. On...
Five People Arrested for Illegal Drug Activity in St. John
Five people have been arrested in connection to illegal drug activity in St. John Parish. Arrested October 10, 2023 were Reece Hardy, 18, of New Sarpy; Angel Marrotte, 20, of New Sarpy; Aiden Mizell, 20, of New Sarpy; Jessie Stuard, 23, of LaPlace; and Dylan...
Juveniles Arrested for Vandalism at Public Park
Two male juveniles from LaPlace, ages 13 and 15, have been arrested for vandalizing a restroom at Belle Pointe Park in LaPlace. On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, officers received a complaint from parish recreation personnel in reference to criminal damage to property...
Troy Favorite Arrested for Attempted Second Degree Murder
UPDATE: Cornell Martin III succumbed to his injuries yesterday afternoon, September 18, 2023. Favorite has been charged with second degree murder. ORIGINAL POST: Troy Favorite, 29, of LaPlace was arrested Saturday, September 16, 2023 in connection to a shooting that...