Richard Ruffino II Arrested in Illegal Drugs Investigation

Richard Ruffino II Arrested in Illegal Drugs Investigation

Richard Ruffino II, 29, of LaPlace, was arrested March 9, 2022 in connection to an illegal drugs investigation. After receiving complaints of illegal narcotics activity in the 800 block of Marjorie Court in LaPlace, detectives with the St. John the Baptist Parish...
Killona Man Arrested in Stolen Vehicle Investigation

Killona Man Arrested in Stolen Vehicle Investigation

Mark Anthony Holliday Jr., 22, of Killona was arrested Tuesday, March 8, 2022 in connection to a stolen vehicle investigation. On Monday, March 7, 2022 about 4 p.m., deputies were notified of a stolen vehicle traveling in the area of La. 18 and 640 in Edgard. Upon...
Trevon Knight Arrested in Burglary Investigation

Trevon Knight Arrested in Burglary Investigation

Trevon Knight, 26, of Garyville was arrested March 10, 2022 in connection to a burglary at Nick’s Shooting Range in Garyville. On Thursday, March 10, 2022, about 2:45 a.m., deputies responded to an alarm activation at the range. Upon arrival, deputies began searching...
SJSO Joins Read Across America

SJSO Joins Read Across America

In celebration of National Read Across America, Sheriff Mike Tregre and several fellow officers enjoyed reading and speaking to students at local elementary schools March 17-18, 2022. Sheriff Tregre read “Delilah’s Delightful Dream,” a story about respecting others...
GED Program Underway

GED Program Underway

Several men at the Sherman Walker Correctional Facility in LaPlace are now going to school with the hope of getting their high school diploma. After having to cancel the program in 2020-21 because of COVID-19, the SJSO began in February another General Education...