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Timeline for the 2019 Tax Sale under Review
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Sheriff Mike Tregre is reviewing the timeline for the 2019 tax sale currently set for May 27, 2020. The St. John the Baptist Sheriff’s Office will post any updates to that timeline on its website, www.stjohnsheriff.org, and Facebook...
K9 Unit Visits with DG Club
Deputy Ben Teekell and K9 Turbo were special guests at the SJSO Distinguished Gentlemen’s Club’s meeting March 4, 2020 at Patrol Headquarters in LaPlace. Deputy Teekell talked about he and Turbo’s job -- to find illegal drugs. Deputy Teekell also led Turbo in a...
SJSO Presents Bullying Prevention Program for Parents
Sgt. Danielle Falgoust recently visited the Parent Teacher Organization meeting at Ascension of Our Lord School in LaPlace where she talked about bullying and bullying prevention.Sgt. Falgoust spoke about various forms of bullying including verbal, nonverbal, social,...
SJSO Celebrates Read Across America With Students
In celebration of National Read Across America March 2, Sheriff Mike Tregre and several fellow officers enjoyed reading to students at local elementary schools. Sheriff Tregre read “Delilah’s Delightful Dream,” a story about respecting others, cooperation and...
Jail Ministry Provides Spiritual Care to Inmates
Each week, Rev. Ernest August and volunteer ministers from local churches strive to bring light into the darkness of jail. Each week, these ministers meet with inmates, offering them hope and healing. They pray for lives to be changed, for hope to be restored, and for...
Crime Scene Officers Present Lesson for Cub Scouts
Crime scene officers captured the attention of several Cub Scouts last week when they led a lesson in crime scene investigation for members of Bear Pack 93 and 318 at Patrol Headquarters in LaPlace.Fingerprints and DNA play a key role in solving crimes and catching...
SJSO Joins Residents of Twin Oaks for Mardi Gras Ball
Sheriff Mike Tregre and several officers with the St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office had the privilege of participating in the 2020 royal Mardi Gras Ball at Twin Oaks Nursing Home in LaPlace February 20, 2020.Julian Leesman and Virgie Watkins reigned as 2020 King and...
New Communications Tower Enhances Radio Coverage
To improve public safety in St. John the Baptist Parish, Sheriff Mike Tregre is proud to announce the completion of a radio communications tower, greatly enhancing 911 communications radio coverage in the community.On February 19, 2020, a ribbon cutting of the new...
Officers Speak to Children about Parade Safety
As part of their study of the letter S, students at St. Timothy’s Preschool in LaPlace recently welcomed Sheriff Mike Tregre to their class.Sheriff Tregre, along with Officers Michael Harris, Michael Whitcomb and Darlene Cooper, also talked to the children about...