April 25, 2024
Lake Charles, LA – On April 8, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives received a report in reference to a rape. During the investigation the victim, who is under the age of 16, disclosed Derek F. Thibodeaux, Jr., 55, Sulphur, was sexually abusing her. During the investigation the victim was able to provide detectives with details of the abuse that were corroborated during the execution of a search warrant. Further investigation revealed Thibodeaux was in possession of a large number...
April 25, 2024
Lake Charles, LA – On April 16, at approximately 6:50 a.m. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the area of Red Davis McCollister Road and Common Street in Lake Charles in reference to a crash. During the initial investigation, deputies were advised an older model white four door sedan was traveling eastbound on Red Davis McCollister Road, when it ran a motorcycle off the roadway. The driver was thrown from his motorcycle, causing serious injuries. Deputies have...
April 25, 2024
Lake Charles – According to Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso, the Calcasieu Parish Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy completed its 131st Basic Academy by conducting graduation ceremonies today for 34 officers representing 17 agencies in the SWLA area. Thirty-one officers completed 519 hours of instruction in all phases of basic law enforcement. Three officers completed 140 hours of refresher courses. These law enforcement officers passed the Louisiana Peace Officer Standard...
April 23, 2024
On April 17, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a home on N. Claiborne Street in Sulphur in reference to an unresponsive 4-year-old boy. When detectives spoke with the father of the child, Scott A. Edwards, 26, and his live-in girlfriend, Jenna E. Morgan, 24, both of Sulphur, they gave conflicting stories on how the injuries may have occurred; none of which were consistent with the extent of the injuries the boy sustained. Hospital...
April 19, 2024
Lake Charles, LA – In January, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Sex Offender Unit detectives began an investigation concerning convicted sex offender, Hillory J. Guillory, Jr., 36, homeless, after he failed to comply with his sex offender registration requirements. In November 2023, Guillory reported to the CPSO Sex Offender Unit for a check-in. At that time Guillory indicated to detectives he was aware he must complete an in-person check-in every two weeks due to his residential status....
April 19, 2024
Lake Charles, LA – In July 2023, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit detectives (working with Homeland Security Investigations and the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, as part of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force) received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in reference to child sexual abuse material (CSAM) saved to a Snapchat account. During further investigation, approximately over 20 CSAM videos and images were located...
April 18, 2024
Lake Charles – The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office is participating in the crackdown on unrestrained drivers. The “Buckle Up In Your Truck,” campaign, which starts on April 20 and ends April 27, is a partnership with the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (LHSC). This campaign is funded by grant money from the LHSC. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office will conduct a seatbelt checkpoint at an undisclosed location in the parish on Saturday, April 20. This checkpoint will target...
April 18, 2024
Lake Charles, LA – On April 17, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a home on N. Claiborne Street in Sulphur in reference to an unresponsive 4-year-old boy. When detectives spoke with the father of the child, Scott A. Edwards, 26, and his live-in girlfriend, Jenna E. Morgan, 24, both of Sulphur, they gave conflicting stories on how the injuries may have occurred; none of which were consistent with the extent of the injuries the boy...
April 16, 2024
Lake Charles, LA – The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Marine Division will be conducting a boater education course on Tuesday, June 4 at Lake Charles Sail & Power Squadron, located at 3106 Kiwanis Lane in Lake Charles from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The class is free of charge and is open to any member of the public, age 10 and up. Louisiana law requires all persons born after January 1, 1984 to complete a LDWF approved boater education course to operate a motorboat over 10 horsepower...
April 14, 2024
Lake Charles – Due to the open spillway gates at Toledo Bend Reservoir, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office is taking necessary precautionary measures in preparation for the possibility of flooding in Calcasieu Parish. Chief Deputy Stitch Guillory says, “We are currently seeing flooding in the areas of Alligator Park Road, Bass Lake Road, Fountain Cemetery Road, and Jimmy Doyle Road in Starks as well as Wright Road and Steward Road in Vinton. At this time the flooding is minimal, but we...