Crime Press Releases
St John Parish Sheriff's Dept.More than 77 Kilos of Cocaine Discovered in LaPlace Home
A LaPlace man was arrested this morning, September 11, 2023 after deputies discovered more than 77 kilos of cocaine in a LaPlace home. The male, 54, was charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine (felony). He is being held in custody in lieu of a...
Detectives investigating a shooting
On Friday, September 15, at approximately 11:40 pm, St. John Parish Sheriff’s office responded to reports of a shooting at a business in the 1800 block of W Airline Hwy. Upon arrival, deputies located one victim who sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to the...
Tara Mollere Arrested for Criminal Trespassing
Tara Mollere, 33, of Reserve was arrested September 14, 2023 in connection to a suspicious person report. Officers began an investigation of an unknown woman sitting on the back porch of a residence on Annex Drive in Reserve on September 12, 2023 about 4 a.m. Upon...
Jarien Anderson Arrested in Connection to LaPlace Shooting
Jarien Anderson was arrested in connection to a shooting that occurred Wednesday, September 6, 2023 in the 1000 block of Windsor Boulevard in LaPlace where a 20-year-old man was injured. About 8:15 p.m., officers responded to Windsor Boulevard in reference to shots...
Not An Active Shooter Incident
On Friday, September 1, 2023, about 3:30 p.m., the St. John Parish Sheriff's Office responded to the area of Carrollwood Drive and Afton Court in LaPlace in reference to a disturbance involving several individuals, with a gun having been fired, and a male subject with...
Two LaPlace Men Arrested in Shooting
On Thursday, August 31, 2023, at approximately 02:00 pm the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of the 1400 block of Cartier Dr. in Laplace in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies located a male subject who suffered from a single gunshot...
Double Shooting in Reserve Under Investigation
Detectives with the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation are investigating a double shooting that took place in the parking lot of a Reserve Business. On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at approximately 6:20 pm the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office...
Parker Pierce Arrested After Vehicle Persuit
The St. John Sheriff’s Office worked with Louisiana State Police Troop C during a vehicle pursuit that shut down Interstate 10 eastbound near the weigh scales as well as the Belle Terre exit eastbound for a short time on August 14, 2023. Troop C initiated a traffic...
Two Men Arrested in Connection to Armed Carjacking
Two men in a stolen vehicle were arrested August 10, 2023 after a brief pursuit with police. Arrested were Deonte Spencer, 19, of Metairie; and Theron Glover Jr., 22, of New Orleans. On August 10, 2023, about 8:30 a.m., officers were alerted to a vehicle reported...
Raymond Forest Arrested on Theft Charges
Raymond Forest, 69, of LaPlace was arrested August 1, 2023 after stealing several cartons of cigarettes and several bottles of Jack Daniels whiskey from a convenience store in LaPlace. On July 20, 2023, officers responded to a complaint at RacTrac on West Airline...