Crime

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a Thibodaux man wanted for murder in St. Bernard Parish. David Waguespack III, 20, was arrested during a traffic stop late Wednesday night.

The man had allegedly been sexually abusing a female girl under the age of 13 for some time.

Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet has confirmed that the Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking a Gray man, Ranny Lee Fitch Jr., 52, wanted on outstanding warrants of Residential Contractor Fraud and Misapplication of payments prohibited.

Tyren Authement is awaiting transfer to Lafourche Parish where he will be booked on additional charges of attempted second degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

While this crash is still being investigated, Troopers are asking members of the public who may have information or have seen something related to this crash to inform Troop C.

Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet announced the arrest of a Houma man in connection with a Sunday night incident, investigated by the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office […]

Five suspects have been identified as the responsible parties for damaging the skate park. Four have been arrested. One is still wanted.

Kristian Gaudet, a former financial advisor from Cut Off, was convicted of racketeering, money laundering and eight counts of felony theft last Friday afternoon.

David Foret has been charged with the attempted murder of four officers and other charges following an incident Friday morning in Galliano.

Ladarius Lamar Jones was arrested at Chabert Medical Center yesterday on charges of Battery of a Healthcare Worker (2 counts), Terrorizing, and Entering and remaining after being forbidden. 

Three individuals were arrested on multiple drug and firearms charges after a month long investigation by Houma Police Department, with the assistance of the Terrebonne Parish Sheriffs Office and the Louisiana State Police.

The subject was still armed when deputies arrived and resisted the deputies’ commands. After a short standoff, deputies were able to take the subject into custody.

19-month old was reported missing from the Department of Children and Family Services office located at 600 N. Avenue G., Crowley, LA. Liam was taken by his non-custodial mother, Savannah James, white female, approximately 100 pounds, dark brown hair, brown eyes. 

Adrian Brian Hancock Sr, 40, was arrested for Principal to First-Degree Rape, and Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile charges, in connection with the TPSO SVU investigation. A second male suspect (a juvenile) was also arrested and a third suspect remains at large.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of Douglas Baney Jr., 34, of Chackbay for child molestation.