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Law Enforcement Discussed at Career and Job Fair
Sheriff Mike Tregre and Human Resource officers were excited to spend some time May 9, 2023, talking with citizens during the St. John Parish Career and Job Fair at Regala Gym in Reserve. Sheriff Tregre and the officers spoke about the nature of law enforcement,...
SJSO Supports Our Young Entrepreneurs
In observance of Louisiana Lemonade Day May 7, 2023 Sheriff Mike Tregre and a few officers enjoyed visiting with several aspiring entrepreneurs who set up lemonade stands throughout St. John Parish. We were unable to visit all stands. However, between calls for...
Celebrating Academic Success
Several officers with the St. John Sheriff’s Office were excited to participate in the St. John Public School System’s Honor Roll Celebration May 5, 2023 at Garyville-Mt. Airy Magnet School. Students from St. John public schools were recognized for their outstanding...
Detectives Investigate Shooting in Garyville
Detectives with the St. John Parish Office are investigating a Garyville shooting that resulted in the death of Javant Dunn, 19, of Greensburg, La. Here, Javant is pictured with his aunt. On Sunday, April 2, 2023, about 3:30 a.m., deputies responded to a complaint in...
911 Operators Honored at Council Meeting
St. John Parish President Jaclyn Hotard has presented the parish’s 911 operators a proclamation declaring April 9-15, 2023 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in St. John. President Hotard and the Parish Council recognized the dispatchers for their hard work...
SJSO Holds Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign
In observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office is participating in its own Pinwheels for Prevention campaign. Officers planted pinwheels outside the sheriff's office and the Lloyd B. Johnson Law Enforcement Training Center...
Lt. Pineda Graduates from FBI Academy
Detective Lt. Carolina Pineda of the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office has joined an elite group of law enforcement officials after successfully completing training at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va. Lt. Pineda was among 247 students from throughout the world...
Teen Dating Abuse Addressed at Local School
Unfortunately, teen dating abuse in high schools nationwide is all too common. Nationwide, 9.4 percent of students reported being hit, slapped, or physically hurt intentionally by their partner in the previous 12 months, according to CDC youth risk behavior data...
Officers Graduate from POST Academy
Three officers with the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office were among 12 graduates of the Peace Officer Standards and Training program (POST) conducted by the Kenner Police Department’s Training Academy in Kenner. Deputies Antonio Craig, Jesus Rodriguez and Ryan Edwards...