New Communications Tower Enhances Radio Coverage

New Communications Tower Enhances Radio Coverage

To improve public safety in St. John the Baptist Parish, Sheriff Mike Tregre is proud to announce the completion of a radio communications tower, greatly enhancing 911 communications radio coverage in the community.On February 19, 2020, a ribbon cutting of the new...
Independence Man Arrested After Dragging Officer With Vehicle

Independence Man Arrested After Dragging Officer With Vehicle

Joseph Ray Hollingsworth, 44, of Independence faces several charges after dragging a police officer with his vehicle in connection to a shoplifting incident at Walmart in LaPlace. On February 15, 2020, officers working security detail were notified of a man, later...
Officers Speak to Children about Parade Safety

Officers Speak to Children about Parade Safety

As part of their study of the letter S, students at St. Timothy’s Preschool in LaPlace recently welcomed Sheriff Mike Tregre to their class.Sheriff Tregre, along with Officers Michael Harris, Michael Whitcomb and Darlene Cooper, also talked to the children about...
Titus Alerts Officer to Illegal Drugs

Titus Alerts Officer to Illegal Drugs

Omar Lopez, 25, and Roxana Morales, 28, both of Houston, Texas were arrested February 10, 2020 after a traffic stop in which St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office K9, Titus, alerted officers to illegal narcotics inside a spare tire of their vehicle.On February 10, 2020,...

Arrests Report – February 20, 2020

The 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. JONQUELLE KING         1916 BETSY ROSS COURT, LAPLACEAttachment 2019-MM-63937 CONTEMPT...