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Criminal Division: 225.562.2374
Westbank Office: 225.562.2510
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7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Welcome to the St. James Parish Sheriff’s Office website. I am Sheriff Claude J. Louis Jr. and am humbled and honored to serve you. The men and women of the St. James Sheriff’s Office strive to provide the best law enforcement, protection and services needed for our citizens. We are dedicated to Regroup, Refocus, and Rebuild to properly serve our communities. Our greatest asset is our people, and we will move forward as ONE to protect, serve and secure a peaceful existence in the parish.
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News
- MEDIA RELEASE PAULINA MAN ARRESTED FOR ONLINE THREAT OF SCHOOL VIOLENCE
- MEDIA RELEASE DETECTIVES ARREST JUVENILES FOR BURGLARY AND VANDALISM OF PARISH BUILDING
- 𝐒𝐭. 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟’𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐊𝟗 𝐅𝐢𝐛𝐢 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐫
- Crime Report Week of August 5 – August 11, 2024
- 2024 Millage Ad
- Notice of Public Meeting 2023
- 2022 Taxes
- Notice of Public Meeting 2022
- Louisiana Hunter Education Field Day Course scheduled for Sept 2021
- Notice of Public Meeting 2021
Press Releases
- MEDIA RELEASE VACHERIE MAN ARRESTED FOR MULTIPLE DRUG AND WEAPONS CHARGES FOLLOWING JOINT INVESTIGATION
- SHERIFF CLAUDE LOUIS JR. ANNOUNCES MISSING WOMAN FOUND IN TWELVE-YEAR-OLD MISSING PERSON CASE
- Artrez Acevdeo Wanted in Lutcher Shooting
- Golden Grove Breakin
- DEA National Rx Takeback Day April 24th, 2021
- DEA National Rx Takeback Day October 24th, 2020
- DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
- Child Safety Seat 2019
- Homicide on Exchange Alley in Lutcher
- Arrest Made in June 21st Homicide
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High water remains on La Hwy 20 on the south side of Bayou Chevreuil Boat Launch Bridge near the Lafourche Parish Line. Please drive with caution in the area.