St. John Parish Sheriff's Office

MICHAEL TREGRE – SHERIFF

Citizens Academy

Citizens Academy is offered annually to give people a first-hand look at the operations of the St. John Sheriff’s Office

Teens & Traffic Stops

A Teens and Traffic Stops class is presented periodically to teach teens how to respond if they get pulled over.

Concealed Carry Permit Classes

Concealed Carry Permit classes are offered for the public to complete the certification required to obtain a Louisiana Concealed Carry License.

Women's Self Defense

A class is offered to teach women self-defense techniques to help protect themselves from assault.

Continuing Training

Continuing education and training for law enforcement is essential to improve skills, increase professionalism, and enhance overall job performance.

2023 Officer of the Year - Demond Memminger

Det. Sgt. Demond Memminger, 2023 Officer of the Year, with Sheriff Mike Tregre and sponsor Nick Richard of Geaux Chevrolet

Your Career with SJPSO

Please contact us if you are interested in an exciting and rewarding career with St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Public Safety Complex Opens in Wallace

A public safety complex was built in Wallace to increase police, fire and medical presence on the west bank.

SJSO's SWAT Tactical Training Facility

The SJSO’s SWAT team trains in its new tactical facility buit in memory of Captain Octavio “Ox” Gonzalez.

Stemming an Uptick in Gun Violence

A recent initiative aimed at stemming an uptick in gun violence in St. John the Baptist Parish resulted in almost two dozen firearms taken off the streets as well as several arrests, Sheriff Mike Tregre has announced.

St John the Baptist Parish
Sheriff’s Office

1801 West Airline Hwy.
LaPlace, Louisiana 70068
Phone (985) 652-9513

Emergency: Dial 911

Sheriff Michael Tregre

Sheriff Michael Tregre

Led by Sheriff Mike Tregre, the office proudly serves St. John the Baptist ParishLouisiana.  This office is responsible for enforcing the laws of Louisiana within St. John the Baptist Parish, as well as maintaining the St. John Parish Correctional Facility

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St. John Sheriff's Office Mobile Apps

SJPS Mobile AppIt’s a free app that offers many features that allow the public to seek information about the Sheriff’s Office, get notifications, see crime mapping, research inmates, warrants, and more. 

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St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office
St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office7 hours ago
The SJSO will host a Command Presence leadership seminar June 11-12 at the Lloyd B. Johnson Law Enforcement Center in LaPlace.
See below for more information.
St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office
St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office9 hours ago
Celebrating Academic Success

Several officers with the St. John Sheriff’s Office were excited to participate in the St. John Public School System’s Honor Roll Celebration May 10, 2024 at East St. John Prep.
Students from St. John public schools were recognized for their outstanding academic performance. There were treated to food, games, and other entertainment.
Congratulations to these students on their hard work in earning honor roll status.
St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office
St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office10 hours ago
Law enforcement agencies are invited to participate in Command Presence training July 8-12 at the Lloyd B. Johnson Law Enforcement Training Center in LaPlace. Prospective field training officers, FTO program supervisors, and training unit managers may attend.
St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office
St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office13 hours ago
***UPDATE: Timothy Johnson has been apprehended and booked into the Sherman Walker Correctional Facility! ****

TIMOTHY JOHNSON WANTED FOR MURDER

Detectives with the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s help in locating Timothy Johnson, who is responsible for a homicide/shooting on May 7, 2024 in Garyville.
Johnson is wanted for one count of second degree murder and two counts of attempted second degree murder.
Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Johnson or has information about this homicide is asked to call the SJSO. Also, anyone found to be harboring, concealing, or aiding Johnson in any way will be arrested and prosecuted.
People may call the Criminal Investigations Division (Sgt. Gilberto Castellanos) at 504-494-4170, (Lt. Carolina Pineda) 504-494-3840, or the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office TIPS line at 985-359-TIPS.
Citizens can also submit tips on the Sheriff’s Office website at https://stjohnsheriff.org/crime-arrests/crime-tips/
or contact CrimeStoppers at 504-822-1111.