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Sheriff Participates in Read Across America
Sheriff Mike Tregre had the pleasure of participating in the St. John Early Childhood Education Department’s Read Across America Virtual Program held March 2, 2021 in observance of the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Due to COVID-19, the Early Childhood Education Department...
Making New Friends
While patrolling neighborhoods in Reserve February 9, 2021, Lt. Greg Baker was flagged down by a group of children playing outside. Lt. Baker stopped his unit and met Siya, Ashton, Promise and Antoine. Lt. Baker was happy to chat with the children who were really...
Spreading Mardi Gras Spirit
While we’re not celebrating our traditional Mardi Gras this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office is doing its best to keep the spirit alive for our veterans and elderly. The drive-by parade planned for today at the Louisiana War...
Reuniting with a Friend
Lt. Basil Trepagnier was excited to do lunch with Rowan Williams, a young friend he made in September 2020 after a traffic stop in a LaPlace neighborhood. Last year, Rowan flagged down Lt. Trepagnier and invited him to play some ball with her. Lt. Trepagnier was happy...
SJSO Holds POST Corrections Graduation
The St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office recently held its 10th class for Peace Officer Standards and Training for Correctional officers. Officers from the SJSO who participated in the 110-hour POST Corrections training graduated January 26, 2021 during a ceremony at...
SJSO Holds DARE Graduations at Local Schools
Despite COVID-19, the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office and local elementary schools continued to work together to present the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program. Sgt. Danielle Falgoust, DARE instructor, said she is so proud of the fifth graders who worked...
Remove Valuables and Always Lock Your Vehicles
Read Sheriff Tregre's column in L'Observateur.
Spreading Holiday Cheer
On December 28, 2020, officers spread some holiday cheer, hoping to lift the spirits of residents of the Louisiana War Veterans Home in Reserve. Sheriff Mike Tregre and officers from the patrol, traffic and fleet divisions, community relations and sex offender...
A Little Help Goes a Long Way
Read Sheriff Tregre's holiday column in L'Observateur. h