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June 26, 2012
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June 26, 2012Terrebonne searches for alleged murderer
Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Vernon Bourgeois said deputies are searching for the suspect responsible for a weekend shooting that killed a 49-year-old man.
TPSO spokesman Maj. Malcolm Wolfe said deputies were dispatched to 9576 Grand Caillou Road, Dulac, in reference to a shooting.
When on the scene, deputies learned that a verbal altercation had taken place between an unknown suspect and the victim, Vo Hung, of Houma.
Following the argument, authorities say the suspect fled the scene and returned shortly with a loaded shotgun.
Wolfe said the suspect shot and killed Hung while he was standing on a shrimp boat docked near Jensen Seafood in Dulac.
Anyone with more information is asked to contact the TPSO at 985-876-2500. Information leading to an arrest could make one eligible for a $1,000 reward.
Two arrested in robbery at Raceland casino
Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced Monday that a Raceland man and woman are in custody for allegedly robbing a man at a local casino.
According to LPSO spokesman Deputy Brennan Matherne, deputies responded to a disturbance at a casino on South Service Road in Raceland shortly after 11 p.m. Friday night.
While there, deputies learned that a woman had stolen money out of the hand of a man playing video poker at the casino.
Deputies learned a man and woman approached several people inside of the casino.
The woman allegedly approached the male victim and took three, $10 bills from his hand, ripping the bills in half as she did so.
The woman then allegedly ran out of the casino with a man. Matherne said they drove away in a black convertible.
After obtaining a description of the suspects and the vehicle, authorities started to search the area.
Matherne said a deputy made contact with the vehicle and was able to identify the driver as Sidney Roger, 31, and the passenger as Rochell Hodges, 30, both of 444 Church St.
The duo were charged with simple robbery.
Local coach/teacher arrested for sex with student
A South Terrebonne High School teacher and assistant baseball coach is in trouble this week after detectives say he had a sexual relationship with a student.
Matthew Dardar, 27, of 129 Reggie Lane, Montegut, was arrested last Thursday and charged with one count of prohibited sexual conduct between an educator and a student after authorities learned he had a relationship with a 17-year-old student.
TPSO spokesman Maj. Malcolm Wolfe said the investigation was started last weekend after receiving a tip regarding the alleged relationship.
The student was a senior at the school when the relationship began, according to authorities. Wolfe said the relationship reportedly recently came to an end.
Detectives questioned Dardar last Thursday about the alleged relationship. Wolfe said the teacher admitted his involvement with the student.
Further investigation revealed all sexual encounters occurred off school grounds.
Dardar was arrested and placed in the Terrebonne Parish Jail.
Jewelry thief arrested inTerrebonne
Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Vernon Bourgeois announced that a 19-year-old Houma woman is in custody after police say she stole jewelry from a relative.
TPSO spokesman Maj. Malcolm Wolfe said that last Monday detectives were called to investigate a complaint that $1,700 worth of jewelry was stolen from a Houma home.
The alleged suspect, Brooke Ashley Pullin, of 622 Gaynell Drive, Houma, is a relative of the victim, according to authorities.
After investigation, Wolfe said the jewelry was discovered at local pawn shops and that Pullin was the person who had pawned the valuables.
The jewelry has been recovered and positively identified by the victim.
Pullin is charged with felony theft over $500.
She has been transported to the Terrebonne Parish Jail where she remains in lieu of a $5,000 bond.
LPSO seeks burglars of 30 vehicles in south Lafourche
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office seeks information on a string of 30 vehicle burglaries this month in south Lafourche.
Two weeks ago, the sheriff’s office responded to multiple calls regarding vehicle break-ins. Detectives believe the crimes occurred during the late night hours of June 12 through the early morning hours of June 13, LPSO spokesman Brennan Matherne said.
Among the items reported stolen were cash, coins, medication and electronic devices, Matherne said.
The crimes allegedly occurred along La. Highway 308 and several other streets on the east side of Bayou Lafourche in Cut Off and Galliano.
Anyone with information pertaining to the burglaries is asked to call Bayou Region Crime Stoppers at 1-800-743-7433. Tipsters can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a $1,000 cash reward.
Bike Night rolls without a hitch
The Houma Police Department hosted its second Bike Night last Thursday from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
A total of 15 officers from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, HPD and Thibodaux Police participated in the event, which was originally the idea of TPD Chief Scott Silverii.
Bike Night will be a monthly event that will rotate to different jurisdictions.
The first event took place in Thibodaux on June 1, where 20 officers took part in the event designed to get officers closer to people in neighborhoods.
In the most recent operation, officers patrolling Morgan Street smelled marijuana emitting from a passing vehicle. Bike officers stopped the car and arrested Kendall M. Parker, 18, of McKinley Street, Houma. He was charged with possession of marijuana, illegal tint and possession of a firearm while in possession of illegal narcotics.
The last charge came after officers located a Glock 22 handgun from the vehicle.
