Crime Press Releases
St John Parish Sheriff's Dept.Subjects charged in connection with killing of two Deputies
Louisiana State Police have filed new charges for three suspects involved in the fatal shooting of St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's deputies last week. Brian Lyn Smith and Kyle David Joekel have been charged with two counts of first-degree murder of...
Subjects booked in connection with shooting of Deputy.
The following were arrested in connection with the shooting of Deputy Michael Scott Boyington Derrick D. Smith - Age: 22 Charged with Principal to Attempted 1st Degree Murder of a Police Officer Bond set at $750,000.00 Britney Keith Age: 23...
St John Officer Shooting – August 16, 2012
With deep regret, St John Sheriff Mike Tregre advised that two St John Officers, Deputy Jeremy Triche, 27, of LaPlace, LA, and Deputy Brandon Nielsen, 34, of Destrehan, LA, were ambushed, shot, and killed this morning, at aproximately...
Blood Drive for Injured Deputies
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE – In support of the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Deputies who were involved in the recent tragedy, River Parish Hospital is holding a blood drive today at River Parish Hospital Medical Pavillion, 502 Rue de...
Candlelight Vigil for Fallen Officers
A candlelight vigil will be held on Friday, August 17, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. on the front lawn of the Percy Hebert Building. The public is invited to attend to share in a moment of silence for those who were lost and injured in St. John the Baptist Parish...
Sheriff Office conducts 26 Alcohol Compliance Checks
Sheriff Mike Tregre announces that the St John Parish Sheriff's Office conducted twenty six alcohol compliance check investigations in St John the Baptist Parish on August 10, 2012. The investigations resulted in the arrest of ten individuals for violating...
Sheriff initiates Secure Vehicle Check
In an effort to raise public awareness about locking vehicles, Sheriff Mike Tregre as initiated the “Secure Vehicle Check†program. These cards, illustrated below, may be seen on vehicles throughout the...
Shooting Investigation on Homewood Place
August 6, 2012, Shooting Investigation Call Date/Time . : 08/04/2012 18:58:52 Saturday Dispatch Date/Time: 08/04/2012 ...
Sheriff’s Office to discontinue unlocking vehicles.
St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office Deputies will no longer unlock vehicles with keys locked in them except in the case of emergency situations. Due to liability concerns and the recent increase in the number...
Sheriff’s Office announces Service Fee changes
St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office announces a change in fees for services offered to the public. The fee for personal background checks, copies of accident reports, and fingerprinting is ten dollars. ...