Crime

The shootings occurred in Raceland and Thibodaux, with the Thibodaux incident resulting in four injuries. There is no evidence that the shooting incidents were related.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced deputies are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred Thursday night in Lafourche Parish.

Thibodaux Chief of Police Bryan Zeringue announced that two separate arrests were made connected to the April 6, 2024, shooting investigation, which also led to multiple other gun, drug and warrant related arrests on additional subjects.

Arnold L. Hunt Jr., 87, of Houma, was arrested for charges of Attempted 2nd Degree Murder in connection with a disturbance complaint that occurred at a residence in the 100 block of Mona Kay Drive. Authorities determined that Hunt fired at least four shots inside the home, some of which were fired through a bathroom door where the victim was hiding.

Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet announced that Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Detectives have arrested a suspect in connection with a disturbance investigation, which left one male victim stabbed and hospitalized.  Tailor Anthony Fournier, 29, of Houma, was arrested for charges of Attempted 2nd Degree Murder, for his involvement in the incident. 

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced detectives are searching for a man wanted in connection with a shooting incident in Galliano last month. Kevion Harrison, 21, of Gray is wanted for several charges including attempted murder. Harrison should be considered to be armed and dangerous. He is believed to possibly be in the Houma area.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced three men were arrested in connection with an incident in Chackbay on Sunday. Jaheim Stewart, 22, Tyrence Williams, 18, and Jarius Bannister, 18, all of Vacherie, all face charges stemming from the incident.

Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet is pleased to announce that the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office have arrested two suspects connected with a 2018 Missing Persons case, which was recently determined to have resulted in the murder of Larondell Esko. Human remains were discovered in a pond on Bayouside Drive.

Thibodaux Police Chief Bryan Zeringue announced detectives are currently investigating a shooting that took place in the 1000 block of S. Acadia Road. Thus far, a scene and property damage have been located, but no injuries related to the incident have been reported.

Deputies arrested Dernathius Sheward Jackson on charges of Armed Robbery, Armed Robbery; Use of a firearm, Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, Theft of a motor vehicle, and Resisting an officer.

Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office confirmed a sexual relationship between a 31-year-old female, and a juvenile male over the age of 15.

In addition to six children, officers located distribution amounts of prescription-based medication in multiple forms, heroin, marijuana, several items of drug paraphernalia linked to distribution activities, along with more than $12,000.

Over 30 pounds of marijuana, 1 pound of mushroom extract, ¾ pound of mushrooms, 52 individual THC vaping pens, ¾ ounce of ground mushrooms, 3,230 gross grams of liquid promethazine, an assortment of drug paraphernalia, two 9mm Handguns and $1,163.00 were found inside residence.

The man allegedly threatened a woman at gun point, struck her in the head, and stole cash from her purse.

Agents recovered marijuana, mushrooms, methamphetamine, clonazepam, hydrocodone pills, hash powder, and generic form of Viagra. Agents also recovered eight firearms and cash along with various drug paraphernalia.