Crime

Shawn Terez Taplett, 27, and Shakeira J. Taplett, 25, were arrested in connection to a Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division investigation.

Edward Charles Alvis, 55, Randell Anthony Jules, 45, and Darryl Joseph Lagarde Jr, 45, were arrested on charges in connection with Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division's investigation.

Gary G. Robertson, 41, was arrested on charges in connection with an investigation completed by the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division.

The Houma Police Department is pleased to announce significant progress in the investigation into the shooting at Thirsyt's Bar on June 30, 2024. Thanks to diligent efforts and collaboration, all of the five suspects have been taken into custody

Despite efforts to locate Shawn Durkins, officers have not yet been successful. Shawn Durkins is considered to be armed and dangerous.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a Montegut man for an alleged shrimping violation on Aug. 27 in Lafourche Parish.

Lafourche Parish District Attorney Kristine Russell announced that Wilfred Walker II, 35, of Thibodaux, was found guilty by a Lafourche Parish jury of Attempted Manslaughter and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon following a two-day trial.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement division cited a Galliano man, Larris Duet, for an alleged commercial shrimping violation in Lafourche Parish.

Eric P. Nelton, 38, of Houma, was arrested for charges of First-Degree Rape and Oral Sexual Battery, in connection with the investigation. Through the initial investigation, Authorities learned that the victim’s abuse occurred between the ages of 6–10.

Thibodaux Chief of Police Bryan Zeringue announced that two arrests have been made in connection with a vehicle theft on August 19.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a 19-year-old female for aggravated assault with a firearm in a parking lot at Thibodaux High School after school hours. Tylaiah Adams of Thibodaux was arrested on Tuesday night after the incident.

Thibodaux Chief of Police Bryan Zeringue announced there is a heavy police presence in the 700 block of McCulla Street. Thibodaux Police Department is being assisted by other first responders, including state and federal agencies with an ongoing investigation that stemmed from an incident last night

Dale Neil was recently arrested by HPD for breaking the front windows of several businesses with rocks, including Citi Trends, Pizza Hut, Furniture City, Dollar General, Ollie’s, Rose’s, and O’Reilly Auto Parts.

On August 14, 2024, Officers conducted a follow-up regarding a vehicle burglary that occurred on August 8th on Morningside Dr.

At approximately 2300 hours, officers responded to the 400 block of Levron Street in reference to a shooting.