January 20, 2025
Update: 1/20 CPSO WINTER STORM UPDATE Lake Charles, LA – As the predicted winter storm approaches, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office wants to assure residents that we are prepared to ensure the safety and well-being of our community. “While winter weather like this is uncommon in SWLA, I want the parish to know we have taken proactive measures to ensure our deputies are equipped and ready to handle calls and emergencies during this possible historic weather event,” stated Sheriff...
December 01, 2024
Lake Charles, LA – On November 29, at approximately 7:30 p.m. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a home on E. Jovita Lane in Moss Bluff in reference to a shooting. During the initial investigation, detectives learned there was an argument between the victim and Scott Boudreaux, 47, Lake Charles, earlier in the evening at a restaurant. According to witness statements and evidence collected at the scene, once they returned to the home, the verbal altercation turned...
November 26, 2024
Lake Charles, LA – Yesterday evening, November 25, at approximately 7:30 p.m. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a home in Lake Charles after receiving information from the Louisiana State Police LA-SAFE (Louisiana Analytical & Fusion Exchange) in reference to a school threat. During the investigation detectives learned a 12 year old made a threat online about a shooting at a unspecified school. When detectives spoke with the boy, who attends F.K. White Middle...
November 26, 2024
Lake Charles, LA – Earlier today Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies handed out turkeys instead of tickets prior to Thanksgiving. Deputies handed out the turkeys to citizens throughout the parish who committed minor traffic violations, such as no seatbelt or speeding. “We are grateful to the Shaheen family for their continued generosity and commitment to this tradition,” stated Calcasieu Sheriff Stitch Guillory. “The donation of 100 turkeys allows our deputies to help spread...
November 25, 2024
Lake Charles, LA – On October 31, at approximately 2:00 p.m. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 2600 block of Miller Avenue, near Smith Ferry Road, in Westlake in reference to a person in the ditch. When deputies arrived, they found Michael D. Welch, 41, Westlake, unresponsive in the ditch. The preliminary investigation revealed the incident to be a hit and run. After further investigation, detectives learned a car, driven by Tylor B. Fontenot, 30, Westlake,...
November 21, 2024
Lake Charles, LA – Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Digital Forensics Lt. Jerod Abshire was recognized as one of the “Top Forensic Examiners” throughout the United States by the National Computer Forensic Institute (NCFI) for the fourth consecutive year. Detective Abshire was awarded after being ranked 53 out of approximately 3,800 forensic examiners in the nation for his productivity of digital forensic exams. Digital forensic exams are used in all types of investigations, to include...
November 19, 2024
Lake Charles, LA – Earlier today, at approximately 10:00 a.m. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to S.J. Welsh Middle School in reference to a threat. During the investigation, it was learned the 14 year old made a threat to shoot up the school. After further investigation, he confirmed he made the threat. He was arrested and booked into the Juvenile Detention Center and charged with menacing. He was also charged with unlawful production, manufacture, distribution,...