Jan 17, 2025
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...
Jan 16, 2025
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...
Jan 13, 2025
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...
Jan 10, 2025
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...
Nov 25, 2024
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...
Nov 15, 2024
Two St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were among 12 graduates of the Peace Officer Standards and Training program (POST) Class 2024-40 conducted by the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office Training Academy in Luling. Deputies Andrea St. Amant and...