St. John Parish Sheriff's Office

MICHAEL TREGRE – SHERIFF

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Women's Self Defense

A class is offered to teach women self-defense techniques to help protect themselves from assault.

Teens & Traffic Stops

A Teens and Traffic Stops class is presented periodically to teach teens how to respond if they get pulled over.

Concealed Carry Permit Classes

Concealed Carry Permit classes are offered for the public to complete the certification required to obtain a Louisiana Concealed Carry License.

Continuing Training

Continuing education and training for law enforcement is essential to improve skills, increase professionalism, and enhance overall job performance.

Your Career with SJPSO

Please contact us if you are interested in an exciting and rewarding career with St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Public Safety Complex Opens in Wallace

A public safety complex was built in Wallace to increase police, fire and medical presence on the west bank.

SJSO's SWAT Tactical Training Facility

The SJSO’s SWAT team trains in its new tactical facility buit in memory of Captain Octavio “Ox” Gonzalez.

Stemming an Uptick in Gun Violence

A recent initiative aimed at stemming an uptick in gun violence in St. John the Baptist Parish resulted in almost two dozen firearms taken off the streets as well as several arrests, Sheriff Mike Tregre has announced.

St John the Baptist Parish
Sheriff’s Office

1801 West Airline Hwy.
LaPlace, Louisiana 70068
Phone (985) 652-9513

Emergency: Dial 911

Sheriff Michael Tregre

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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St. John Sheriff's Office Mobile Apps

SJPS Mobile AppIt’s a free app that offers many features that allow the public to seek information about the Sheriff’s Office, get notifications, see crime mapping, research inmates, warrants, and more. 

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St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office

21 hours 41 minutes ago

SJSO Lt. Darlene Cooper Shares Conflict Resolution Strategies St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office Lt. Darlene Cooper, School Resource Officer Commander, talks with students at Fifth Ward Preparatory Academy on Tuesday, Oct. 20,2026, about gun violence, peaceful conflict resolution, and ways in which they can use their influence to

St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office

23 hours 42 minutes ago

***UPDATE 11:37 a.m. ***The west bound lanes have reopened.
TRAFFIC ALERT: E. Airline Highway LaPlace Near Windsor Boulevard
The west bound lanes of Airline Highway near Windsor Boulevard in LaPlace are currently blocked because of an accident. Please drive with caution.

St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office

1 day 5 minutes ago

***UPDATE 12:20 p.m. East Bound Lanes are now open.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Airline Highway LaPlace
The east bound lanes of Airline Highway in LaPlace at Bert Street are closed because of an accident. Please drive with caution as emergency responders are working at the scene.