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Arrests Report for Sept. 30, 2024

This information is provided pursuant to the Public Records Act. Nothing contained herein is intended to imply or infer the guilt or wrongdoing of any person(s) listed on this site. HARLEY D. ATKINSON 39167 Crevasse Ave., LaPlace, LA.CRIMINAL TRESPASS - Immovable...

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Crop Duster Crash

The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office received a call at approximately 9:12 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, about a crop duster crash located at E. Airline Highway and Oswald Avenue in a field area in LaPlace.The pilot survived and received no injuries....

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St. John Sheriff’s Office Stellar Storm Response

St. John Sheriff’s Office Stellar Storm Response

Hurricane Francine arrived in St. John the Baptist Parish last week on short notice—hours of advance warnings versus the days we’ve come to expect from such storms. However, the men and women of the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office met the emergency with professional...

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Enhanced Patrols In St. John Parish

Enhanced Patrols In St. John Parish

Now that Hurricane Francine has passed, the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office will maintain a heavy presence throughout St. John Parish until power is fully restored in all areas.  Please be aware that should individuals be out after dark, they may be...

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Storm Closure Update

Storm Closure Update

The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office Civil Division (administrative office) will be closed Thursday, Sept. 12, due to Hurricane Francine. Please continue to monitor the Sheriff’s Office website and Facebook for additional information. Please take the...

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TROPICAL STORM FRANCINE: BE PREPARED

TROPICAL STORM FRANCINE: BE PREPARED

The St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office continues to monitor Tropical Storm Francine which is projected to become a hurricane when it makes landfall on Wednesday. Sheriff Mike Tregre and commanders have been meeting with parish officials to address parish plans before,...

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Opportunity Now Graduates Recognized

Opportunity Now Graduates Recognized

The St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office recognized four inmates who successfully completed the Opportunity Now Re-Entry Program at a graduation ceremony Aug. 19, 2024 at the Sherman Walker Correctional Facility in LaPlace. Warden Capt. Greg Baker congratulated the...

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