CRIMES

Reward offered in Christmas Eve shooting

A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a suspect responsible for shooting a Thibodaux man last December.

On Christmas Eve, deputies responded to a caller who said shots were fired in the 100 block of Brocato Lane in Raceland.

A few minutes later, authorities got another call saying that a victim had just been taken to Ochsner St. Anne General Hospital with a gunshot wound to the head.

The victim was identified as Rashyad King, of Thibodaux. He was taken to University Hospital, and was later pronounced dead.

Through investigation, authorities said they learned that King was sitting in the passenger seat of a vehicle with two other friends when he was shot in the back of the head.

Detectives also discovered a bullet hole in the rear passenger side door of the vehicle.

Authorities said they have no description of the suspect(s), but they are aggressively seeking public help to bring the killer to justice.

Anyone with information is asked to call Bayou Region Crime Stoppers at 1-800-743-7433.

Information leading to an arrest may earn a tipster a $1,000 reward.

Lafourche authorities make sizeable drug arrest, thanks to tip from the public

An anonymous tip to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office had led to the arrest of a 57-year-old Galliano man, who is now facing multiple drug charges.

Authorities said they got a tip through Bayou Region Crime Stoppers stating that Alan Cheramie, 57, of Galliano, was in possession of large amounts of narcotics, which he planned to sell.

Deputies said they went to Cheramie’s residence on Jan. 31 and made contact with the suspect at his door.

Deputies said they detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from inside the residence, which led to a search warrant being obtained.

While searching the residence, investigators discovered over 250 ounces of suspected marijuana, five Hydrocodone pills, six Clonazapam pills, one Benzphetamine pill, various drug paraphernalia and approximately $400 in cash.

Cheramie was arrested and taken to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center. He is charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, Hydrocodone and Clonazepam, as well as possession of Benzphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

His bond is set at $65,500.

Lafourche Sheriff Craig Webre said the case is an example of how valuable Crime Stoppers can be.

He said he wanted to thank citizens for participating in crime prevention.

To report any suspicious activity, call 1-800-743-7433.