SJSO Investigates Shooting in Edgard

Detectives with the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office are investigating a shooting in Edgard. On Sunday, May 14, 2023, about 11 p.m., officers responded to call for service in reference to gunshots fired at a vehicle. Upon arrival, the 23-year-old female victim...

Two Juveniles Arrested for Armed Robbery

Two brothers, who are juveniles ages 16 and 17, were arrested Friday, May 12, 2023 in connection to an armed robbery in a LaPlace neighborhood. The 17-year-old from LaPlace was charged with principal to aggravated battery and armed robbery with a firearm (felony). The...
Convicted Felon Faces Illegal Drugs and Firearms Charges

Convicted Felon Faces Illegal Drugs and Firearms Charges

Trevin Johnson, 34, of LaPlace was arrested Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in connection to illegal drugs and firearms activity in St. John the Baptist Parish. In late February 2023, the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division began an investigation into Johnson,...
Norvel Lassere III Arrested for Rape and Sexual Battery

Norvel Lassere III Arrested for Rape and Sexual Battery

Norvel Lassere III, 31, of LaPlace was arrested May 10, 2023 for first degree rape and sexual battery involving a juvenile. In March of 2023, detectives received a complaint of a juvenile alleging that Lassere engaged in sexual conduct with her on several occasions....
Mississippi Man Arrested for Robbery of LaPlace Pharmacy

Mississippi Man Arrested for Robbery of LaPlace Pharmacy

Roy Williams of Vicksburg, Mississippi, was arrested May 4, 2023 in connection with the robbery of a LaPlace pharmacy. On May 4, 2023, about 12:30 p.m., deputies responded to Walgreens on West Airline Highway in LaPlace in reference to a robbery. Upon arrival,...