Juvenile Arrested in Reserve Shooting

On December 6, 2023, about 6:30 PM, the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of a male shot near Homewood Place in Reserve. Upon arrival, deputies located a 16 year old male with multiple gunshots wounds to the body. Deputies, along with St. John Fire...

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...