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First Baptist of LaPlace Holds Lunch for First Responders
Sheriff Mike Tregre would like to send a big thank you to Pastor Shane Newton and his congregation at First Baptist Church of LaPlace for providing a delicious barbecued lunch March 11, 2024 for the men and women of the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office. For several...
SJSO Participates in Read Across America
In celebration of National Read Across America, Sheriff Mike Tregre and several officers enjoyed reading and speaking to students at local elementary schools this week. Sheriff Tregre read “Delilah’s Delightful Dream,” a story about respecting others and cooperation...
Sheriff Tregre and Det. Memminger Honored by Crimestoppers GNO
st. John Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre and Det. Sgt. Demond Memminger were honored March 1 during a luncheon hosted by Crimestoppers Greater New Orleans at the Sheraton Hotel. Sheriff Tregre was named the recipient of the 2024 Harry Lee Lifetime Achievement in Criminal...
SJSO Meets with Clergy
Sheriff Mike Tregre welcomed several pastors and other clergy from local churches at a prayer lunch hosted by the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office February 28, 2024 at the Lloyd B. Johnson Law Enforcement Training Center in LaPlace. The faith community serves as an...
SJSO Enjoys Mardi Gras at Twin Oaks
Several officers with the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office had the privilege of participating in the 2024 Mardi Gras Ball February 8, 2024 at Twin Oaks Nursing Home in LaPlace. Officers paid tribute to Twin Oaks royalty King Henry James and Queen Gilda Johnson. The...
Hoopin’ It Up at SJA
Sheriff Mike Tregre and several officers had a great time February 7, 2024 when they participated in a fun basketball game with the middle school basketball team at St. Joan of Arc School in LaPlace. All the officers agreed the game was a great way to build good...
Officers Recognized for Outstanding Service
Det. Sgt. Demond Memminger was named 2023 Officer of the Year by the St. John Sheriff’s Office during the 10th Officer of the Year Awards Ceremony January 18, 2024 at the Lloyd B. Johnson Law Enforcement Training Center in LaPlace. Sgt. Memminger was recognized for...
Paying Tribute to First Responders
Sheriff Mike Tregre and several officers with the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office joined other parish first responders for a Blue Mass on January 18, 2024 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in LaPlace. The Rev. Cyril Buyeera, pastor of Ascension of Our Lord Catholic...
Cpl. Viator Named Top Shooter
Sheriff Mike Tregre congratulates Cpl. Brent Viator who won top awards at a recent shooting competition. Cpl. Viator won first place in A Class carry optics and first place in high level law enforcement at the Swamp Stomp shootout January 7, 2024 at Palo Alto Rifle...