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SJSO Rescues 82-year-old Destrehan Man Stranded In Woods
St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office officers rescued an 82-year-old Destrehan man late Sunday night (March 23, 2025) who had been stranded in a wooded area off I-10 in LaPlace for several hours after he got stuck in waist-deep muddy water while crawfishing....
SJSO Officers Honored By Beyond the Badge
Two St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office officers were among 13 law enforcement officers from around thestate honored Tuesday, March 19, 2025 for acts of kindness that went above and beyond their duties. Lt. Darlene Cooper and Corporal Jacqueline Gabriel...
Arrests Report for February 13, 2025
This information is provided pursuant to the Public Records Act. Nothing contained herein is intended to imply or infer the guilt or wrongdoing of any person(s) listed on this site. FEMALE JUVENILE 15Slidell, LA.,Judicial Judge Warrant for SIMPLE BATTERY (MISD) – 3...
Arrests Report for Jan. 29, 2025
This information is provided pursuant to the Public Records Act. Nothing contained herein is intended to imply or infer the guilt or wrongdoing of any person(s) listed on this site. DONALD JOSEPH DROPTHMORE, JR 402900 Concordia Drive, LaPlace, LA.Fugitive Warrant for...
Child Calls St. John 911 As Mom Has Medical Emergency While Driving
A 9-year-old LaPlace girl called 911 for help Friday morning after her mother experienced a medical emergency while driving on Interstate 10 in St. John the Baptist Parish. The mom, who was able to pull onto the shoulder of the road, passed out shortly afterwards. The...
Deputy Ryan Adams Named SJSO 2024 Officer of the Year
Deputy Ryan Adams was named 2024 Officer of the Year by the St. John Sheriff’s Office during the 11th annual Officer of the Year Awards Ceremony on Jan. 15, 2025 at the Lloyd B. Johnson Law Enforcement Training Center in LaPlace. The recognition ceremony, started by...
K-9 Deputy Jesus Rodriguez Named Officer Of The Fourth Quarter
St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office K-9 Deputy Jesus Rodriguez has been named Officer of the Fourth Quarter for 2024. Deputy Rodriguez was recognized for his self-initiated actions to investigate a Flock notification prior to being dispatched which resulted...
Sgt. Kristin Chenier Named Officer Of The Third Quarter
At the intersection of technology and good old fashioned police work is where St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Kristin Chenier lives. For her outstanding dedication, teamwork and excellence in overall job performance, Sgt. Chenier was named Officer of...
Two St. John Parish Sheriff’s Officers Receive Traffic Investigation Award
St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office Traffic and Crash Investigation Commander Capt. Jared Seruntine and patrol officer Corporal Jose Portillo were among 15 officers from Louisiana to receive the prestigious Fricke Cooper Achievement Award for Traffic Crash...