Tri-parish neighbors ready for ‘America’s Night Out Against Crime’

Local law enforcement agencies are gearing up for this year’s “America’s Night Out Against Crime” held every August.

The crime and drug prevention event is sponsored by local law enforcement agencies as part of the National Association of Town Watch and generates support for local anti-crime programs like Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE), Team Spirit and Neighborhood Watch.

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre said, “The men and women of this agency go above and beyond every day in doing what they can to make the parish safe. This is an opportunity for every man, woman and child in Lafourche to invest themselves in that effort.”

During “Night Out,” residents gather for cookouts and block parties. This year’s event is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 4, between 6 and 9 p.m.

Interim Houma Police Chief Todd Duplantis believes the night out against crime helps to strengthen the neighborhood spirit, and the police-community partnerships, while sending a message to criminals that neighborhood watches are organized and fighting back against crime.

“Most criminals do not like to venture into neighborhoods where many eyes are on watch,” Duplantis said. “One of our biggest aids has been calls from neighbors that see things that raise a suspicion in their neighborhoods.”

“These events help promote an invaluable partnership between the community members and law enforcement,” Thibodaux Police Chief Craig Melancon added.

LPSO Events

All Lafourche Parish gatherings begin at 6 p.m. and end at 9 p.m.

• Abby subdivision – Intersection of Amanda and Karla, Thibodaux: host Al Carter KTIB

• Green Acres subdivision, Raceland: hosts Sgt. Carla Landry, Sgt. Bobby Gideon and G.A.N.G

• 537 Church St., Raceland: host Tara Cheramie

• Cul-de-sac at end of Oakview Drive, Bayou Blue: host Detective Toby Gambarella

• 121 Halifax Court, Houma (Bayou Blue): hosts Lt. Jessica Bordelon and Deputy Jeff Bordelon

• 1006 Catherine St., Lockport: host Laurie Naquin

• 144 Twin Oaks, Raceland: host Rose Sampey

• 1421 Hyland Drive, Lockport (Nolan Toups subdivision): host Phillip Gouaux

• 118 Dewey St., Bayou Blue: host Leo Clark

• Sugar Land subdivision, Raceland: hosts Norman Duplantis and Danny Mayet; Parade Only: from the fire station under U.S. Highway 90 overpass to the Sugar Land subdivision behind St. Anne Hospital.

• 814 South Bayou Drive, Celena’s “A Place of Gathering”, Golden Meadow: hosts Celena & Ted Rousse

Thibodaux Police Events

All Thibodaux gatherings begin at 5 p.m. and end at 8 p.m.

• Wal-Mart parking lot

• Truman Circle

• L&N Grocery Store parking lot

• Thibodaux Apartments

• Sucre Estates subdivision

Houma Police Gatherings

• Bayou Towers, 4 p.m.- until

• Dumas Auditorium, 5-6 p.m.

• Four Corner Church on Pitre Street, 6-8 p.m.

• Woodland Ranch Subdivision, 315 L Kirth, 6-7 p.m.

• Wright Avenue Park, 6-7 p.m.

• Bonne Terre Village, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

• From 6-7 p.m. the Mechanicville Weed and Seed program will march from the East Street School through Senator Circle and end with a brief program at the Mechanivcille Gym.

Residents interested in hosting a “Night Out” event event should contact their local law enforcement authorities.