Crime Press Releases

St John Parish Sheriff's Dept.

Lankford Brothers Arrested in Burglary Investigation

Ernest Lankford Robert Lankford Brothers Ernest Lankford and Robert Lankford were arrested Monday, May 29, 2017 in connection to burglary of a business in Reserve. On May 29, 2017, deputies were conducting extra patrols in the area of Regala Park in Reserve when they...

Michelle Dennis Arrested in Theft Investigation

Michelle Dennis Michelle Dennis, 51, of Sorrento, was arrested Tuesday, May 23, 2017 in connection with a theft investigation at a Reserve school. In April 2017, the St. John Parish Sheriff's Office received a complaint reported by Fifth Ward Elementary and the St....

David Sheppard Arrested for Attempted Carjacking

David Sheppard David Sheppard, 22, of Reserve, was arrested Tuesday, May 16, 2017 in connection with an attempted carjacking and other offenses. Concerned citizens and St. John officers working together was instrumental in the swift capture of this suspect, Sheriff...

Derrel Joseph Arrested in Narcotics Investigation

Derrel Joseph The St. John Parish Sheriff's Office Special Operations Division arrested Derrel Joseph, 37, of Reserve, on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 in connection with a narcotics investigation. On Sunday, April 30, 2017, detectives began an investigation of Joseph, a...

Jacobi Johnson Arrested in Shooting Investigation

Jacobi Johnson   Jacobi Johnson, 19, was arrested Friday, May 5, 2017 following a shooting incident in LaPlace. On Friday, May 5, 2017, about 8 p.m., deputies responded to a complaint of a shooting in the 1500 block of Van Arpel Drive in LaPlace. Upon arrival at...

Damien Gomez Arrested in Theft Investigation

Damien Gomez, 25, of Reserve was arrested Thursday, May 4, 2017, in connection to a theft investigation. On January 12, 2017, a St. John officer met with a 21-year-old female victim of a theft of her debit card after she lost her wallet at a convenience store in...