Louisiana State Police - Press Release

May 28, 2024

CANCELLED – Level II and Endangered/Missing Child Advisory

Louisiana State Police has issued a Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory on behalf of the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office for 8-month-old Phil Baker. Baker was last seen on Tuesday May 28, 2024 around 3:00 a.m. at the intersection of Belle Pointe Blvd and US 61 in Laplace, La. when he was abducted by Donnell Hyams.
June 9, 2024

Speed Suspected Factor in Lafourche Parish Crash that Killed Three

On June 8, 2024, shortly after 6:00 a.m., Louisiana State Police Troop C began investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash on Louisiana Highway 308 near McCloud Drive. The crash claimed the lives of 55-year-old Ethelwaldo Dejesus of Metairie, 30-year-old Braysi Pineda Zuniga of Kenner, and 49-year-old Page Abadie of Galliano.
June 10, 2024

Motorcyclist Succumbs to Injuries in Crash on LA Hwy 20

On June 9, 2024, shortly before 8:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop C began investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash involving a motorcycle on Louisiana Highway 20 near Louisiana Highway 18. The crash claimed the life of 54-year-old Lansing Octave of Vacherie.