Man Dies of Suspected Overdose after LPSO Deputies Respond to Disturbance

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced a man has died of a suspected overdose after deputies responded to a disturbance in which he was involved. The incident is currently under investigation.

At around 7:45 a.m. on December 21, 2023, deputies responded to a residence in the 4100 block of LA Highway 1 in reference to a man showing signs of possible impairment from narcotics who was damaging the resident’s vehicle. When deputies arrived, the man began running but was quickly apprehended by deputies. As the deputies were taking him into custody, the man became unresponsive. Suspecting a possible drug overdose, deputies administered Narcan. The man briefly responded but again lost consciousness. He was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

Per Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office policy, because the man was in LPSO custody, Sheriff Webre has requested Louisiana State Police to investigate.

FROM LOUISIANA STATE POLICE:

State Police Detectives Investigating Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Department In-Custody Death

On December 21, 2023, around 9:00 a.m., detectives with the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations – Houma Field Office were requested by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Department (LPSO) to investigate an in-custody death.

The preliminary investigation revealed LPSO deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence on Danos Street. One subject was transported to a nearby hospital where they died. No further information is available at this time.

Anyone with information and/or pictures and video is urged to share that information with LSP Investigators by calling 985-876-8834.

In addition to the option above, citizens can anonymously report information through the Louisiana State Police online reporting system by visiting https://dpsweb.dps.louisiana.gov/suspicious.nsf/WebForm?OpenForm or calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.