Juveniles Arrested During Drug Investigation

On Sunday, December 3, 2023, about 4: 30 PM, the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office received a report of an altercation involving weapons in area of McReine Dr, Laplace, LA. While en route to the area, deputies were advised the suspects involved in the...

Detectives Investigate Threat at ESJ

Update: The juvenile has been arrested and charged with intimidation and interference with operation of school (misd). Detectives Investigate Threat at ESJ Detectives with the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office are investigating a threat of violence to East St....
Two People Arrested in Connection to Shooting

Two People Arrested in Connection to Shooting

Jeanne Brown and Leon Perkins of LaPlace were arrested November 14, 2023 and charged with accessory after the fact to second degree murder. Brown and Perkins are currently being held in lieu of a $100,000 bond. A grand jury indictment led to their arrests. On August...

Threat at ESJ Investigated

Detectives with the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office are investigating a threat of violence to East St. John High School in Reserve. On November 16, 2023, about 7:30 p.m., school administrators notified school resource officers of images circulating on social...
Two People Arrested in Connection to Shooting

Two People Arrested in Connection to Shooting

Jeanne Brown and Leon Perkins of LaPlace were arrested November 14, 2023 and charged with accessory after the fact to second degree murder. Brown and Perkins are currently being held in lieu of a $100,000 bond. They were indicted and then arrested and booked. On...

Five People Arrested for Illegal Drug Activity in St. John

Five people have been arrested in connection to illegal drug activity in St. John Parish. Arrested October 10, 2023 were Reece Hardy, 18, of New Sarpy; Angel Marrotte, 20, of New Sarpy; Aiden Mizell, 20, of New Sarpy; Jessie Stuard, 23, of LaPlace; and Dylan...