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2 arrested for Larose shipyard burgtaries

Two suspects are in custody of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office for their alleged role in the burglary of a Larose shipyard.

In Jan. 2019, detectives began investigating burglaries of marine vessels at a Larose shipyard.

Locks on shipyard entry gates, as well as the vessels were cut in the burglaries and the items stolen were worth more than $100,000, according to LPSO.

During investigation. LPSO learned that a white sedan was a suspicious vehicle in the case. It had been parked suspiciously in the area several times over the past few months.

Authorities learned that Ted Toups, 58, of Gheens, was using the vehicle.

Then, in May 2019, authorities were able to obtain surveillance footage, which captured images of suspects, identified as Toups and Raids Badeaux, 50, of Gheens, entering marine vessels on several occasions.

On May 25, authorities made contact with both suspects during a traffic stop.

Following questioning, both were arrested and charged with simple burglary in connection to the shipyard burglary investigation.

They were both booked into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex on $50,000 bails.

Authorities say the stolen items were sold for scrap.

TPSO conducting murder investigation

The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office confirmed to The Times this afternoon that a homicide investigation is underway in the death of a woman whose body was found in a residence in the 200 block of North Main Project Road in Schriever.

Authorities confirmed that just before 5:50 p.m. yesterday afternoon, workmen called TPSO and discovered the body of Leah Marie Carlos, 40.

Col. Terry Daigre. TPSO’s Chief Criminal Deputy, said authorities observed “at least one” gunshot wound in the victim.

The Sheriff’s Office asks that anyone with information regarding this incident call (965) 87&-25CO or Bay on Region Crime stoppers Bayou Region at (900) 743-7433. Calls can be made anonymously and anyone with information leading to an arrest could be eligible for a Cash Re ward up to $1,000.00.

TPSO investigating homicide

The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Wednesday afternoon at a residential property on Coteau Road near Prospect Boulevard in Houma — the 2nd homicide investigation TPSO has started this week.

Col. Terry Daigre, Chief Criminal Deputy, said the investigation is in its earliest stages, but the victim has been identified as Jeramie Goose, 27, of Houma.

“A call was received shortly before & 90 p.m. from an individual who stated he had shot someone at the location,” Col, Daigre said.

Authorities have not yet made an arrest in the incident.

Ted Toups

COURTESY

Ronda Badeaux, both of Gheens, are accused of breaking into a Larose shipyard multiple times over the post several months.