French Settlement Man Arrested After Standoff With Officers

French Settlement Man Arrested After Standoff With Officers

Sheriff Mike Tregre announced a situation involving a man who stated he was armed with a gun, threatening to commit suicide, and barricaded himself inside a Reserve home during a standoff with police February 2, 2021 ended peacefully with no injuries. Brett Michael...
Joseph Fleming Arrested in Connection to Shooting

Joseph Fleming Arrested in Connection to Shooting

Joseph Fleming, 25, of LaPlace was arrested January 19, 2021 in connection to a shooting that injured a LaPlace man. On December 26, 2020, officers responded to the 800 block of Airline Highway in LaPlace in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival to LaPlace Discount,...
2020 Stats Show Reduction in Crime in St. John Parish

2020 Stats Show Reduction in Crime in St. John Parish

Major crime reported in St. John the Baptist Parish in 2020 decreased by 11 percent from the previous year, annual crime statistics collected by the St. John Sheriff’s Office show. Overall, 384 crimes were reported in St. John Parish in 2020, compared to 433 in 2019....
Tory Robinson Arrested for Second Degree Battery

Tory Robinson Arrested for Second Degree Battery

Tory O’Neil Robinson, 34, of LaPlace was arrested January 14, 2021 after assaulting a woman, causing her to lose an eye. In December 2020, officers began an investigation into the assault of the 37-year-old victim. Through investigation, officers learned Robinson and...

Juveniles Arrested After Vehicle Pursuit

Four male juveniles, ages 13, 15 and 16, from Mt. Airy and Reserve, were arrested Monday, January 4, 2020 after a vehicle pursuit through Belle Point subdivision, and along Airline Highway, in LaPlace.On January 4, 2021, about 4 p.m., officers with the Special...