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Sheriff Michael Tregre
Led by Sheriff Mike Tregre, the office proudly serves St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana. This office is responsible for enforcing the laws of Louisiana within St. John the Baptist Parish, as well as maintaining the St. John Parish Correctional Facility
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Uniformed Patrol and Traffic Focus of CA
Duties of the Uniformed Patrol and Traffic Division and the Reserves were the focus of the second session of the St. John Sheriff’s Office’s second Citizens Academy April 24, 2204 at the Lloyd B. Johnson Law Enforcement Training Center in LaPlace.
Citizens Academy Director Bernell Charles and Sheriff Mike Tregre welcomed back the participants for an evening of learning about the inner workings of this division.
Uniformed Patrol Commander Tanner Mangano explained that patrol officers are on the front line 24/7, patrolling neighborhoods in the parish, focusing on protecting people and property.
Traffic Commander Jared Seruntine told the group that the traffic officers’ main responsibility is responding to and handling traffic crashes in the parish.
The Reserves Division are volunteers who mainly assist with traffic control and citizen support during major community events.
Over the next seven Wednesdays, participants with have an insiders’ view of the operations of the sheriff’s office in a relaxed and interactive setting.
Duties of the Uniformed Patrol and Traffic Division and the Reserves were the focus of the second session of the St. John Sheriff’s Office’s second Citizens Academy April 24, 2204 at the Lloyd B. Johnson Law Enforcement Training Center in LaPlace.
Citizens Academy Director Bernell Charles and Sheriff Mike Tregre welcomed back the participants for an evening of learning about the inner workings of this division.
Uniformed Patrol Commander Tanner Mangano explained that patrol officers are on the front line 24/7, patrolling neighborhoods in the parish, focusing on protecting people and property.
Traffic Commander Jared Seruntine told the group that the traffic officers’ main responsibility is responding to and handling traffic crashes in the parish.
The Reserves Division are volunteers who mainly assist with traffic control and citizen support during major community events.
Over the next seven Wednesdays, participants with have an insiders’ view of the operations of the sheriff’s office in a relaxed and interactive setting.
Congratulations to Sgt. Chevez, Officer of the First Quarter
Sgt. Caroline Chevez has been named Officer of the First Quarter for an exceptional job performance during a recent execution of a high risk search warrant at a LaPlace home. Presenting the award is Sheriff Mike Tregre.
Sgt. Chevez was requested by the SJSO SWAT and Narcotics team and DEA to communicate with three Hispanic males and a Hispanic juvenile who could not speak English. Based on information obtained through investigation and surveillance, the LaPlace home was known to be occupied by these Hispanic males.
Upon execution of the warrant, two subjects immediately surrendered and were taken into custody. The juvenile was also escorted from the residence to safety. Sgt. Chevez interviewed the subjects, and she learned that another male was still inside the residence.
SWAT began to port windows to safely make contact with the remaining subject. Meanwhile, Sgt. Chevez gave clear, concise instructions through the BearCat loud speaker, in Spanish, to the subject, encouraging him to surrender and exit the residence.
Shortly after, SWAT made contact with the subject through a rear bedroom window. Sgt. Chevez continued to instruct him, commanding him to exit the residence through the front door and to the Bearcat where he was taken into custody without incident. No one was injured.
“Sgt. Chevez was instrumental in establishing communications with the subjects and obtaining information from the subjects,” Sheriff Mike Tregre said. “Her cool, calm demeanor and clear, concise commands greatly assisted with the safe, effective, and peaceful resolution of this incident."
The execution of a search warrant is one of the most dangerous assignments an officer can face. And, the fact that the suspects were unable to speak English heightened the risks of execution, Sheriff Tregre said.
“Having officers like Sgt. Chevez, who can communicate with non-English speakers, is crucial," he said. "These officers can establish trust, articulate commands, and collect more accurate information about crimes.”
Sgt. Caroline Chevez has been named Officer of the First Quarter for an exceptional job performance during a recent execution of a high risk search warrant at a LaPlace home. Presenting the award is Sheriff Mike Tregre.
Sgt. Chevez was requested by the SJSO SWAT and Narcotics team and DEA to communicate with three Hispanic males and a Hispanic juvenile who could not speak English. Based on information obtained through investigation and surveillance, the LaPlace home was known to be occupied by these Hispanic males.
Upon execution of the warrant, two subjects immediately surrendered and were taken into custody. The juvenile was also escorted from the residence to safety. Sgt. Chevez interviewed the subjects, and she learned that another male was still inside the residence.
SWAT began to port windows to safely make contact with the remaining subject. Meanwhile, Sgt. Chevez gave clear, concise instructions through the BearCat loud speaker, in Spanish, to the subject, encouraging him to surrender and exit the residence.
Shortly after, SWAT made contact with the subject through a rear bedroom window. Sgt. Chevez continued to instruct him, commanding him to exit the residence through the front door and to the Bearcat where he was taken into custody without incident. No one was injured.
“Sgt. Chevez was instrumental in establishing communications with the subjects and obtaining information from the subjects,” Sheriff Mike Tregre said. “Her cool, calm demeanor and clear, concise commands greatly assisted with the safe, effective, and peaceful resolution of this incident."
The execution of a search warrant is one of the most dangerous assignments an officer can face. And, the fact that the suspects were unable to speak English heightened the risks of execution, Sheriff Tregre said.
“Having officers like Sgt. Chevez, who can communicate with non-English speakers, is crucial," he said. "These officers can establish trust, articulate commands, and collect more accurate information about crimes.”
Congratulations to our New POST Graduates
Two St. John Parish Sheriff's Office deputies were among 32 graduates of the Peace Officer Standards and Training program (POST) Class 125 conducted by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Training Academy in Thibodaux.
Deputies Corey Miller and Jeffery Griffin were recognized as certified Peace Officers on April 16, 2024 during POST graduation at the Warren J Harang Jr. Municipal Auditorium in Thibodaux.
Deputy Miller also earned the physical fitness award.
The 12-week program included training in firearms, physical fitness, Louisiana criminal and traffic law, writing reports, conducting interrogations and general investigative techniques.
Sheriff Mike Tregre said he is proud of these POST graduates for the successful completion of this rigorous and intense training.
With the new POST graduates are Lt. Scott Lacy and Sgt. Justin Williams.
Two St. John Parish Sheriff's Office deputies were among 32 graduates of the Peace Officer Standards and Training program (POST) Class 125 conducted by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Training Academy in Thibodaux.
Deputies Corey Miller and Jeffery Griffin were recognized as certified Peace Officers on April 16, 2024 during POST graduation at the Warren J Harang Jr. Municipal Auditorium in Thibodaux.
Deputy Miller also earned the physical fitness award.
The 12-week program included training in firearms, physical fitness, Louisiana criminal and traffic law, writing reports, conducting interrogations and general investigative techniques.
Sheriff Mike Tregre said he is proud of these POST graduates for the successful completion of this rigorous and intense training.
With the new POST graduates are Lt. Scott Lacy and Sgt. Justin Williams.
SJSO Recovers Body in Mississippi River
The St. John Sheriff’s Office is investigating after the discovery of a body floating in the Mississippi River in Garyville.
The SJSO received a call April 24, 2024 about 8:30 a.m. of a body floating in the river in Garyville. Officers, along with the West St. John Fire Department, removed the body of a man, badly decomposed, from the river near the levee in Edgard by 11:30 a.m.
The identity of the body is unknown at this time. More information will be announced as it becomes available.
The St. John Sheriff’s Office is investigating after the discovery of a body floating in the Mississippi River in Garyville.
The SJSO received a call April 24, 2024 about 8:30 a.m. of a body floating in the river in Garyville. Officers, along with the West St. John Fire Department, removed the body of a man, badly decomposed, from the river near the levee in Edgard by 11:30 a.m.
The identity of the body is unknown at this time. More information will be announced as it becomes available.
