News Releases

St. James Parish Sheriff's Office

2014 Louisiana Sheriff’s Scholarship Program Underway

The Louisiana Sheriffs' Scholarship Program will award scholarships providing assistance to worthy Louisiana students in furthering their education and training with resources made available through the Louisiana Sheriffs' Honorary Membership Program. According to...

Shooting at St James High School

On January 14th, 2014 at approximately 8:24pm, a shooting occurred at St. James High School in St. James, LA. One subject was shot in the parking lot in front of the school gym.

Stabbing Suspects Arrested

On Thursday, November 28th, 2013 at approximately 11:00 p.m., the St. James Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call regarding a large fight at Club 7002 in Convent, LA.

Sheriff Honors Veterans

On Thursday November 7th, 2013, Sheriff Willy Martin, Jr. honored all current St. James Parish Sheriff's Office deputies who are veterans.  Each veteran was presented a special medal and ribbon bar that recognizes their service to our country.  The medals...

Magnolia Companies of Louisiana, LLC Makes Generous Donation

On Wednesday afternoon CEO Glen Smith and other representatives from Magnolia Companies of Louisiana LLC of St. Rose presented a $25,000 donation to Sheriff Willy J. Martin, Jr and the St. James Parish Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Martin already has plans to put the...

Click It or Ticket 2013

St. James Parish Sheriff's Office will join law enforcement agencies across Louisiana and the nation this week in participating in the seat belt enforcement campaign "Click It or Ticket'. Throughout the campaign, which covers the Memorial Day holiday weekend, St....

Body Found on US 61

On Thursday March 7, 2013 at approximately 10:00am, the St. James Parish Sheriff’s Office received a call reporting the discovery of a body floating in the canal next to U. S. 61 north

2013 Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program Underway

The Louisiana Sheriffs' Scholarship Program will award scholarships providing assistance to worthy Louisiana students in furthering their education and training with resources made available through the Louisiana Sheriffs' Honorary Membership Program. According to...