LaPlace Juvenile Arrested for Firing Shots

The St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested an adult and a juvenile May 6, 2020 after responding to reports of gunshots fired at a hotel in LaPlace.The 17-year-old male juvenile from LaPlace was charged for possession of/dealing in firearms with obliterated...
Aaron Dun Wanted for Home Invasion and Other Charges

Aaron Dun Wanted for Home Invasion and Other Charges

Sheriff Mike Tregre announced May 10, 2020 that officers are seeking a Birmingham, Alabama man for a home invasion, kidnapping and armed robbery in LaPlace after he was involved in a pursuit with State Police. Detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating...
Ryan Stewart Arrested for Attempted Burglary

Ryan Stewart Arrested for Attempted Burglary

Ryan Stewart of Reserve, a convicted felon, was arrested April 19, 2020 in connection to the attempted burglary of a motor vehicle after officers located Stewart wearing a hood and a ski mask in the neighborhood of the incident.On Sunday, April 19, 2020, about 2:15...
Kevin Hollinger Arrested as Second Suspect in Sam Murder

Kevin Hollinger Arrested as Second Suspect in Sam Murder

Kevin Hollinger, 36, of LaPlace, was arrested April 6, 2020 in connection to the shooting death of Ja’Riel Sam, 25, of LaPlace.Over the course of this investigation, detectives developed Hollinger as a second suspect in the murder. Hollinger was charged with principal...
Corrie Wallace Arrested for First Degree Murder

Corrie Wallace Arrested for First Degree Murder

Corrie Wallace, 37, of LaPlace has been charged with first degree murder in connection to the shooting death of Ja’Riel Sam, 25, of LaPlace.On April 4, 2020, the initial call regarding a vehicle involved in a hit and run in the 400 block of Belle Terre Boulevard in...

Two Juveniles Arrested for Residential Burglary

Two male juveniles, ages 15 and 16, from LaPlace have been arrested for a residential burglary in LaPlace last month.On January 28, 2020, about 3:15 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of Fairway Drive in LaPlace in reference to a burglary of a residence. Upon...