Crime
Grand jury indicts two accused of murders in St. Charles Parish
A Luling man and Destrehan man have each been indicted by a grand jury on murder charges related to separate incidents. […]
murders
News
Parish’s crime stats lowest in sheriff’s administration
St. Charles Parish crime falling 16 percent in the first half of this year isn’t just a number, but it’s an accomplishment that Sheriff Greg Champagne says could add up to a record year. […]
News
Parish’s crime rate still low despite rises
Although crime numbers showed an increase in St. Charles Parish last year, Sheriff Greg Champagne said it’s the second lowest rate since he’s been in office. […]
Government
Sheriff: Internet safe spot offers ‘peace of mind’
Capt. Pat Yoes would love to chalk up the Sheriff’s Office’s adoption of a safe location for the public’s internet sale exchanges at its training facility parking lot as a stroke of genius.
News
Des Allemands mother wants answers to daughter’s murder
When friends reported that a burning vehicle found in New Orleans East looked like her daughter’s car, Jolene Dufrene said, “I knew in my heart that was it.” […]
Lifestyles
No complaints after St. Charles Parish Hospital goes smoke free
Crime is 17 percent lower in St. Charles Parish compared to the same time last year. […]
News
St. Charles Parish crime falls to historic low level
Crime is 17 percent lower in St. Charles Parish compared to the same time last year. […]
Editorial
When angry, think before you act
By Deacon “G”
Many murders are a result of someone acting out of anger in a misdirected way, often without thinking of the ultimate consequences. This has been going on since the beginning of time, when Cain killed Abel. And yet thousands of years later, we still have not learned our lesson. […]
Crime
New leads sought years after naked body dumped by river
The discovery of a naked woman who was murdered and dumped on the banks of the Mississippi River in Destrehan 13 years ago is getting another look by the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. […]