CRIMES

1 caught, 1 at large in Raceland robbery

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested one and is looking for another in an attempted armed robbery that took place in Raceland last week.

At around 9:45 p.m. on June 2, detectives said they were called to the 600 block of Market Street in Raceland in response to an attempted armed robbery.

Upon arrival, deputies said they learned that a man had arrived at the residence when he was immediately confronted outside by two men who were allegedly wearing bandanas over their faces.

Authorities said the men held the victim at gunpoint and demanded he empty his pockets and give them whatever he had in his possession.

At that time, authorities said that a family member heard the commotion outside the residence, which prompted him to go outside. Once the suspects saw the other person, they fled the scene, firing multiple shots in their departure.

Through investigation, authorities identified Kyron Folse and Jassumen Price as suspects, obtaining arrest warrants for the two.

On Friday, after learning of warrants for his arrest, Folse, 18, of Raceland, turned himself in.

He was booked on warrants for attempted armed robbery and criminal trespassing, as well as on an outstanding warrant for contempt of court.

He is being held in lieu of a $61,000 bond.

Price, 21, of Raceland, is still at large. Authorities said he was released from jail on May 22 after he was arrested on contempt of court charges on May 16.

The suspect’s last known address is 445 Brocato Lane, Raceland, and anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to call the Bayou Region Crime Stoppers at 1-800-743-7433.

A cash reward is eligible for anyone with information that may lead to an arrest. Tipsters don’t have to give their names to be eligible for the reward.

Attempted 2nd-degree murder arrested

A suspect sought by the Thibodaux Police Department on attempted murder charges is now in the Lafourche Parish Detention Center.

Thibodaux Police Chief Scott Silverii said this week that Brandon Harry, 32, of 110 Iris St., was taken into custody on May 30, after an officer saw the suspect driving a white Saturn in a parking lot off North Canal Boulevard.

A press release issued by TPD said that the officer knew that Brandon had active warrants, so he stopped the vehicle and apprehended the suspect.

During the stop, authorities said they could smell marijuana on the scene, so a TPD K9 unit was called, which led police to find marijuana inside the vehicle and also $9,000 in cash.

Authorities said that Brandon initially tried to lie to officers about his true identity. Authorities said the suspect pled guilty of possession of marijuana in April 2011, and was on probation.

He is now charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, second-degree attempted murder and an outstanding warrant for contempt of court.

He is being held in the Lafourche Parish jail in lieu of a $265,000 bond.

Suspect wanted for attempted murder

The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 50-year-old man for attempted second-degree murder.

Terrebonne Sheriff Jerry Larpenter said that on June 2 at approximately 7:20 p.m., deputies responded to 711 Linda Ann Avenue in reference to a disturbance.

Deputies arrives on the location and learned that there was an altercation between Troy Mack, 50, of 711 Linda Avenue, and his girlfriend’s 21-year-old son.

According to information authorities were able to obtain, Mack allegedly was under the influence of alcohol during the disagreement.

During the fight, authorities said that the 21-year-old received puncture wounds to his body from some type of short object.

He was taken to a local hospital where he was treated for injuries.

The victim remains hospitalized, though his injuries don’t appear to be life threatening, according to TPSO.

On June 3, Mack was taken into custody on charges of attempted second-degree murder.

Anyone with information regarding the case is asked to call TPSO’s detective bureau at (985) 876-2500.

Concealed handgun course offered in Lafourche

The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is offering a concealed handgun training course later this month.

The one-day class will begin at 8 a.m. Sunday, June 25, at the sheriff’s shooting range, 3451 Highway 182, near U.S. 90. It ends at 5 p.m., with a break for lunch.

The actual ending time will vary due to class size.

The course will include: an hour of instruction on handgun nomenclature and safe handling of a revolver and semi-automatic pistol.

Ammunition and pistol shooting fundamentals follow, and then three hours of instruction on deadly force use and conflict resolution.

Shooting positions and child access prevention, followed by two hours of live range fire and handgun cleaning procedures.

The cost for the course is $110, and advance registration is suggested due to limited class size. This course is a prerequisite for those applying for a concealed handgun permit from the State of Louisiana.

For more information, please contact Lt. Lafate Day at (985) 803-1062 or (985) 532-4327 or by email at lafate-day@lpso.net.

Participants will need to bring 50 rounds of ammunition, eye protection (sunglasses or eyeglasses are sufficient), and ear protection (muffs or plugs).

LPS0 selling surplus trailers through online auctions

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced that LPSO is currently conducting online auctions for surplus residential trailers.

According to a release issued by the LPSO, the trailers being auctioned are currently located at the LPSO’s Shooting Range Facility at 3451 La. Highway 182 in Raceland.

The Sheriff’s Office said it’s acquired several trailers through federal surplus for use in several projects.

After some of the projects had a change of plans, the trailers were no longer needed for LPSO business.

Each trailer contains a kitchen area, a dining area, one bathroom and two bedrooms, as well as some furniture and supplies.

The trailers are being sold as-is.

To inquire, visit www.GovDeals.com.

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