Mar 12, 2020
Deputy Ben Teekell and K9 Turbo were special guests at the SJSO Distinguished Gentlemen’s Club’s meeting March 4, 2020 at Patrol Headquarters in LaPlace. Deputy Teekell talked about he and Turbo’s job — to find illegal drugs. Deputy Teekell also led Turbo in a...
Mar 11, 2020
Sgt. Danielle Falgoust recently visited the Parent Teacher Organization meeting at Ascension of Our Lord School in LaPlace where she talked about bullying and bullying prevention.Sgt. Falgoust spoke about various forms of bullying including verbal, nonverbal, social,...
Mar 3, 2020
In celebration of National Read Across America March 2, Sheriff Mike Tregre and several fellow officers enjoyed reading to students at local elementary schools. Sheriff Tregre read “Delilah’s Delightful Dream,” a story about respecting others, cooperation and...
Feb 27, 2020
Each week, Rev. Ernest August and volunteer ministers from local churches strive to bring light into the darkness of jail. Each week, these ministers meet with inmates, offering them hope and healing. They pray for lives to be changed, for hope to be restored, and for...
Feb 27, 2020
Crime scene officers captured the attention of several Cub Scouts last week when they led a lesson in crime scene investigation for members of Bear Pack 93 and 318 at Patrol Headquarters in LaPlace.Fingerprints and DNA play a key role in solving crimes and catching...
Feb 21, 2020
Sheriff Mike Tregre and several officers with the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office had the privilege of participating in the 2020 royal Mardi Gras Ball at Twin Oaks Nursing Home in LaPlace February 20, 2020.Julian Leesman and Virgie Watkins reigned as 2020 King and...