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TPSO: Three arrested for burglary of power substation From the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office: Sheriff Tim Soignet states that Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies arrested three individuals with Simple Burglary of a Sleca Power substation on Coteau Rd. ​Sheriff Soignet advised that at approximately 4:30am on January 5, 2021, Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office patrol responded to the burglary in the 2000 block of Coteau Rd where it was discovered that a large amount of...

Shooting at New Years Eve party in Schriever leaves one dead, another injured, authorities say A 20-year-old was arrested in connection with a shooting that killed a Nicholls State University student and left another seriously injured at a New Years Eve party in Schriever, authorities said. Eric Thibodaux, a freshman from Larose, was killed in the shooting, according to an email Nicholls officials sent to students and staff. Kamron Kajon Jacquot was arrested on warrants for second-degree murd...

One dead, one critically injured after shooting at New Years Eve celebration in Thibodaux Detectives said a fight broke out during a New Years Eve party at the address, a gun was drawn and shots were fired. Author: WWL Staff Updated: 6:52 PM CST January 1, 2021 TERREBONNE PARISH, La. — Terrebonne Parish deputies have arrested the person responsible for a New Years Eve gathering turning deadly. Police have arrested 20-year-old Kamron Kajon Jacquot for the Januar...

1. COVID-19 pandemic The global coronavirus pandemic hit Terrebonne Parish in March, wreaking havoc on every facet of life. By years end, the parish had recorded more than 5,900 COVID-19 infections and 148 deaths. State orders aimed at curbing the viruss spread restricted business and social activity. Orders mandated face masks for anyone in public and encouraged residents to stay at least six feet away from others and wash their hands regularly. Schools offered a mix of online-only and in...

1. COVID-19 pandemic The global coronavirus pandemic hit Lafourche Parish in March, wreaking havoc on every facet of life. By years end, the parish had recorded more than 6,000 COVID infections and 160 deaths. State orders aimed at curbing the viruss spread restricted business and social activity. Orders mandated face masks for anyone in public and encouraged residents to stay at least six feet away from others and wash their hands regularly. Schools offered a mix of online-only and in-...

By the beginning of school next year, Terrebonne Sheriff Tim Soignet hopes to have installed traffic-enforcement cameras in school zones in the parish. A collaboration between the sheriff’s office, parish and Blue Line Solutions hopes to increase safety in these areas, with no upfront cost or taxpayer money spent. Blue Line Solutions is a Tennessee-based company that specializes in speed-zone enforcement. The company claims that working with other police departments in places like Georgia a...

Police cars, ambulances, and a fire truck lined a parking lot with yellow caution tape for a unique demonstration in downtown Houma on Saturday. Lawrence Levy’s "The Funeral is Canceled" is a live dramatization of the consequences of gun violence, drug abuse and gang involvement in the Black community. Levy and his crew travel around the United States to perform their message.  “We are not here to entertain we are here to minister,” said Levy, a Lafayette native. NAACP President Jerome ...

Authorities have arrested another suspected gang member in connection with a Terrebonne Parish shooting.  According to Sheriff Tim Soignet, Chad Alex, 20, turned himself in to authorities Wednesday. He is charged with racketeering, criminal street gang activity, aggravated flight from an officer, possession of a stolen firearm and possession of an unidentifiable firearm.  Eleven suspects are now in custody in a parishwide investigation dubbed Operation Silent Night, which was mobilized ove...

For months, the ongoing pandemic has created uncertainty about whether parades could roll in a way that will keep revelers safe. State restrictions discourage large gatherings and require anyone in public to wear a mask and stay at least six feet apart in an effort to curb the airborne virus spread. William “Chip” Riggins Jr., regional medical director for the state Health Department, discussed parade-related health concerns last week with the Terrebonne Parish Council. Riggins said h...

Terrebonne NAACP President Jerome Boykin aided in the surrender of a Houma murder suspect Friday.  Lajohn Thomas, 22, is charged with second-degree murder, the Houma Police Department said. He is accused of killing 22-year-old Raceland resident Kydriuan Aquad Thompkins around 11 p.m. Thursday in a parking lot at 905 Barataria Ave.   Police found Thompkins suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later died, authorities said.  Police have not...