Crime Press Releases

The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that happened on Monday, June 15, 2026, in LaPlace in which a 17-year-old was killed. The victim has been identified as Omarion Ingram of LaPlace. At 7:20 p.m. on Monday, St. John...

The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested two LaPlace teenagers, ages 13 and 14, for attempted theft of a vehicle (felony) and simple burglary of a motor vehicle. On April 14, 2026, shortly after 3 a.m. St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies...

St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested a LaPlace man and booked him with video voyeurism on Friday, May 15, 2026, after co-workers at a LaPlace Starbucks Coffee shop discovered his cell phone hidden in an employee only restroom. The cell...

The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a San Antonio man for the burglary of a suite of LaPlace business offices where he stole several items, including a gun. Joseph Smith, a convicted felon who identified himself as homeless, was arrested...

The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Reserve man, who fled a traffic stop on foot on April 14, 2026, and booked him with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and resisting an officer by fight. Irine Bailey, 22, of Reserve, who eluded...

The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a LaPlace teenager and booked him with burglary and theft in connection with two early morning break-ins that targeted two LaPlace businesses. At 1:34 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 2026, Sheriff’s deputies...

The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested Marlon A. Primero-Xitumul, 19, of LaPlace and booked him with first degree rape and molestation of a juvenile (felony). The victim is a 10-year-old girl. Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 200 block of...

The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a 13-year-old Reserve boy early Monday morning (April 13, 2026) and booked him with attempted theft of a motor vehicle and illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile. Investigators say the juvenile, who was...

A Baton Rouge woman has been arrested by detectives with the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office and booked with multiple felony charges for stealing from an elderly LaPlace couple she was hired to help take care of as an in-home healthcare worker. Demyra...

Investigators with the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office have arrested two suspects and booked them with the armed robbery of a 16-year-old boy that happened Saturday, April 4, 2026, in LaPlace. SJSO deputies responded to the 100 block of Dave Street in...