Desmond Kelson Jr. Arrested for Burglary

Desmond Kelson Jr. Arrested for Burglary

Desmond Kelson Jr., 20, of LaPlace, was arrested January 4, 2022 for burglarizing a LaPlace business on Christmas Eve. Officers began an investigation last week when the manager of a business in the 1600 block of West Airline Highway in LaPlace reported a burglary at...
Joshua Bowen Arrested in Sex Abuse Investigation

Joshua Bowen Arrested in Sex Abuse Investigation

Joshua Bowen, 26, of Metairie, was arrested December 28, 2021 in connection to sexual abuse of a child. On May 20, 2021, detectives began an investigation into allegations that Bowen had sexual contact with a 13-year-old female in St. John Parish. Through...

Detectives Investigate Shooting

Detectives are investigating an incident that left three LaPlace residences damaged from gunshots on Friday, December 31, 2021. About 4:30 p.m., deputies responded to the 100 block of Rosemary Court in LaPlace in reference to criminal damage to property. Upon arrival,...
John Gautreaux Arrested for Felony Theft

John Gautreaux Arrested for Felony Theft

John Gautreaux, 42, of LaPlace was arrested December 31, 2021 for felony theft in connection to the theft of roofing supplies from a LaPlace residence on December 19, 2021. At this time, detectives are also investigating several other thefts involving roofing...

SJSO Investigates Home Invasion

Detectives with the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office are investigating a home invasion that occurred Friday, December 31, 2021, about 11 p.m. in the 100 block of Northwest 18th Street in Reserve. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the 43-year-old male and...
Men Arrested After Shoplifting, Leading Officers on Chase

Men Arrested After Shoplifting, Leading Officers on Chase

Two Baton Rouge men and a LaPlace man were arrested Monday, December 20, 2021, following a shoplifting complaint and leading officers on a brief chase on Belle Terre Boulevard in LaPlace. Arrested were Dwayne Williams, 40, of LaPlace; and Calvin Waters, 45, and...