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Lt. Denise Lowery Named Officer Of The Second Quarter
St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office training instructor Lt. Denise Lowery has been named the Officer of the Second Quarter for 2025. Lieutenant Lowery was recognized, among many things, for her dedication and professionalism. “Lt. Lowery plays a critical and...
American Legion Auxiliary Donates $500 To SJSO Vest Fund
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 383 LaPlace has donated $500 to the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office Bullet Proof Vest Fund. Sheriff Mike Tregre thanked American Legion members Kathy Drum and Pat Robichaux who made the presentation on Tuesday, Aug. 12,...
Deputy Douglas Miller Named Officer Of The First Quarter
St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff patrol Deputy Douglas Miller has been named Officer of the First Quarter for 2025. Deputy Miller was recognized for his “keen eye” and overall good police work in apprehending a burglary suspect. St. John Sheriff Mike Tregre...
SJSO New POST Graduates Recognized
St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre is proud to announce that three of his officers were among 18 graduates of the Peace Officer Standards and Training program (POST) conducted at the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Training Facility in Luling. Deputies Perry...
Congratulations to Jayla Ezidore
St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre had the pleasure of presenting Jayla Ezidore with the 2025 academic scholarship from the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program. Ezidore, a 2025 graduate of West St. John High School in Edgard, plans to attend Southern...
Sheriff Mike Tregre Believes In Keeping The Iron Sharp
St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre is fond of saying, “iron sharpens iron” in reference to the positive impact that strong leaders have on others. Perhaps the manifestation of that proverb could not be more evident than among Sheriff Tregre’s own agency...
Sheriff Tregre Swears In 5 New Deputies
St. John Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre swore in five new deputies on Monday, April 7, 2025. Sheriff Tregre thanked the group for joining the team, promised to help equip them with the tools necessary to do their jobs and wished them the best in their law enforcement...
SJSO Rescues 82-year-old Destrehan Man Stranded In Woods
St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office officers rescued an 82-year-old Destrehan man late Sunday night (March 23, 2025) who had been stranded in a wooded area off I-10 in LaPlace for several hours after he got stuck in waist-deep muddy water while crawfishing....
SJSO Officers Honored By Beyond the Badge
Two St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office officers were among 13 law enforcement officers from around thestate honored Tuesday, March 19, 2025 for acts of kindness that went above and beyond their duties. Lt. Darlene Cooper and Corporal Jacqueline Gabriel...