Jan 31, 2024
A 15-year-old female from LaPlace was arrested January 29, 2024 in connection to a threat of violence at East St. John High School in Reserve. On December 12, 2023, school administrators were notified of a student making threatening statements toward others and the...
Jan 31, 2024
Two local men were arrested January 26, 2024 in connection to an armed robbery that occurred on East 21st Street in Reserve. Arrested were Brandon Blackmore, 18, of LaPlace; and Markee King Jr., 18, of Reserve. On Sunday, January 21, 2024, about 7:30 p.m., a female...
Jan 23, 2024
SJSO detectives are investigating a LaPlace shooting that resulted in the death of 36-year-old Kenneth Ray Paynes of Baker. On Thursday, January 18, 2024, about 8:30 p.m., deputies responded to gunshots heard in the area of Captain G. Bourgeois Street in LaPlace. Upon...
Jan 23, 2024
A 16-year-old male from LaPlace was arrested January 17, 2024 for rape involving juveniles. On January 15, 2024, the SJSO received a complaint of allegations of child sexual abuse of two juveniles. During the course of the investigation, detectives obtained evidence...
Jan 19, 2024
A 16-year-old male from LaPlace was arrested January 17, 2024 for rape involving juveniles. On January 15, 2024, the SJSO received a complaint of allegations of child sexual abuse of two juveniles. During the course of the investigation, detectives obtained evidence...
Jan 19, 2024
Lewis Giles Jr., 51, of LaPlace was arrested January 13, 2024 in connection to a major financial crimes investigation conducted by the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office. In a previous financial crimes investigation of Giles, along with the current case, Giles now faces...
