LDH reports 2,429 new cases and 45 new deaths
December 8, 2020
All non-varsity sports in Terrebonne public schools suspended until after Christmas break
December 8, 2020
Sheriff Tim Soignet states that Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested a Houma man for one count of Second-Degree Murder for the shooting death of Troy Taylor Jr. Sheriff Soignet advised that with the assistance of the Houma Police Department, United States Marshal’s Service and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, detectives arrested Joseph Simmons III (28 years of age residing at 214 Paxton St Houma, LA) in Harvey, LA.
Sheriff Soignet advised that Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives along with Houma Police Department detectives worked tirelessly gathering information that led to the recovery of the vehicle observed in the area of the shooting. This ultimately led to an arrest warrant being issued for one count of Second Degree Murder on Joseph Simmons III. Simmons was located in Harvey, LA and taken into custody without incident by the United States Marshal’s Service.
Joseph Simmons III is being held on a $1,000,000 bond.
Sheriff Soignet stated “I would like to thank all agencies that assisted with this investigation. With cooperation from local and federal law enforcement agencies, we were able to bring closure to the Troy Taylor’s family and take a dangerous person off the streets.”
December 6, 2020
Sheriff Tim Soignet states that Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies and detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred at Cameron Isles Apartment Complex located at 711 Enterprise Dr. Sheriff Soignet advised that at approximately 4:40pm on Saturday 12/5/2020, Terrebonne Parish deputies responded to the apartment complex in reference to a subject being shot.
Sheriff Soignet states that Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies located Troy Taylor Jr (28 years of age residing at Cameron Isle Complex) suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to Terrebonne General Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased from his injuries. Sheriff Soignet advised that the investigation is in the early stages and asks that anyone with information regarding this shooting to contact the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office at (985)876-2500 or the Bayou Region Crime Stoppers at 800-743-7433 where they may be eligible for a cash reward.
