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Crime fell by 2.5 percent in 2025, no murders reported for first time in more than three decades
For the first time in more than 30 years, there were no murders recorded in St. Charles Parish for a full calendar year. […]
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After one year hiatus, Citizens Academy returns at the sheriff’s office
Starting on Sept. 10 at its Luling headquarters building, the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office will bring back its free Citizen’s Academy. […]
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Sheriff’s Office offers free rides during holidays to keep impaired drivers off the road
Holiday partygoers who need a safe ride home can call the Sheriff’s Office for a free ride, said Sgt. Jenni Barrette, a spokesperson for the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office. […]
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Man shot and killed in Hahnville during encounter with police
A man was shot and killed in Hahnville Thursday morning during an encounter with police. […]
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Crime rate at near three-decade low through first six months of 2024
The first half of 2024 represents the lowest crime rate in nearly 30 years across St. Charles Parish, according to Uniform Crime Report statistics released by the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office this month. […]
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Former St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy arrested
Former St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Rodney Madere Jr. was arrested Thursday afternoon on charges related to fraud and theft. […]
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Nonprofit donates first-aid kits to Sheriff’s Office to keep K-9 officers healthy
Police officers from St. Charles, St. John the Baptist and St. Bernard parishes were split into groups last Thursday, working with some canine friends – and learning techniques that could lead to saving a life. […]
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Sheriff’s Office helped test new method of detecting drugs in drivers
St. Charles Parish has been the testing grounds for a new method of cracking down on impaired driving. […]
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Sheriff touts benefits, increased compensation in bid to attract new deputies
St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office is experiencing a shortage of qualified applicants for its many open positions. […]