Not An Active Shooter Incident

On Friday, September 1, 2023, about 3:30 p.m., the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Carrollwood Drive and Afton Court in LaPlace in reference to a disturbance involving several individuals, with a gun having been fired, and a male...
Two LaPlace Men Arrested in Shooting

Two LaPlace Men Arrested in Shooting

On Thursday, August 31, 2023, at approximately 02:00 pm the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of the 1400 block of Cartier Dr. in Laplace in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies located a male subject who suffered from a single gunshot...
Double Shooting in Reserve Under Investigation

Double Shooting in Reserve Under Investigation

Detectives with the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation are investigating a double shooting that took place in the parking lot of a Reserve Business. On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at approximately 6:20 pm the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office...
Parker Pierce Arrested After Vehicle Persuit

Parker Pierce Arrested After Vehicle Persuit

The St. John Sheriff’s Office worked with Louisiana State Police Troop C during a vehicle pursuit that shut down Interstate 10 eastbound near the weigh scales as well as the Belle Terre exit eastbound for a short time on August 14, 2023. Troop C initiated a traffic...
Two Men Arrested in Connection to Armed Carjacking

Two Men Arrested in Connection to Armed Carjacking

Two men in a stolen vehicle were arrested August 10, 2023 after a brief pursuit with police. Arrested were Deonte Spencer, 19, of Metairie; and Theron Glover Jr., 22, of New Orleans. On August 10, 2023, about 8:30 a.m., officers were alerted to a vehicle reported...

Raymond Forest Arrested on Theft Charges

Raymond Forest, 69, of LaPlace was arrested August 1, 2023 after stealing several cartons of cigarettes and several bottles of Jack Daniels whiskey from a convenience store in LaPlace. On July 20, 2023, officers responded to a complaint at RacTrac on West Airline...