SJSO Assists Lake Charles Officers and Residents

SJSO Assists Lake Charles Officers and Residents

The St. John Sheriff’s Office recently deployed two teams of deputies to Lake Charles this month to assist the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office with security and patrol as residents recover from Hurricane Laura, a Category 4 storm that devastated the community August...
Making Friends

Making Friends

Lt. Basil Trepagnier had the pleasure of making a new friend this month after a traffic stop in a LaPlace neighborhood. As the little girl spotted Lt. Trepagnier, she invited him to play some ball with her. Lt. Trepagnier was happy to join her.
Helping Hurricane Laura Victims

Helping Hurricane Laura Victims

The devastation of Hurricane Laura in southwest Louisiana has left many displaced families including the Calcasieu Parish Arc clients who are being temporarily housed at a LaPlace hotel. on September 1, 2020 Sheriff Mike Tregre and a few officers stopped by the hotel...
Beware Text Scam

Beware Text Scam

Sheriff Mike Tregre warns residents of a text scam that has been circulating recently throughout St. John Parish. The text message reads: “We came across a parcel from July pending to you. Kindly assume ownership and confirm for delivery here:” The scam text uses...
New Field Training Officers Receive Certification

New Field Training Officers Receive Certification

Sheriff Mike Tregre announced 11 senior patrol officers graduated August 7, 2020 from the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office’s Field Training Officers 2020-002 class. These newly certified FTOs will now help new patrol deputies navigate their way through the first few...