Archives: April2019

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office searching for suspect..

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office searching for
suspect in rash of vehicle burglaries and vehicle thefts

The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public in locating and identifying a suspect who is wanted in connection with several automobile burglaries and automobile thefts which took place in the early morning hours of April 22 in Chalmette and Meraux.

On April 22, several vehicles were burglarized and items were taken between 4 and 6 a.m.

The suspect is a black male, between 5’10” and 6’ tall with a slender build.

Anyone with information regarding the suspect’s identity, his whereabouts or further information regarding this incident is asked to call the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office at (504) 271-2501 or Crimestoppers GNO at (504) 822-1111. Tipsters who call Crimestoppers can remain anonymous, do not have to testify and could be eligible for a cash reward.

The suspect is believed to be involved in a stolen vehicle ring that detectives are currently investigating along with the New Orleans Police Department.

A 15-year-old juvenile involved in the case was arrested April 22 at approximately 10 a.m. by NOPD after he crashed a stolen grey 2007 Chevrolet Silverado into a McDonald’s on the I-10 service road and Read Boulevard in eastern New Orleans.

An arrest warrant has been issued for another juvenile believed to be involved in the case.

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From the St. Bernard District Attorney’s Office

From the St. Bernard District Attorney’s Office

MARK OWENS CONVICTED OF MURDER AND RECEIVES LIFE SENTENCE

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MARK OWENS CONVICTED OF MURDER AND RECEIVES LIFE SENTENCE

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St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office books Chalmette man with armed robbery of bar

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office books Chalmette man
with armed robbery of Chalmette bar

The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrested a Chalmette man for robbing at gunpoint a Chalmette bar on April 13, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

Benjamin Jefferson, 26, of the 3500 block of Chalona Drive, was booked with April 17 with armed robbery for robbing at gunpoint an employee at Backyard Bar and Grill, 1351 E. St. Bernard Highway.

On April 13, shortly before 6:30 p.m., Sheriff Pohlmann said, a male subject, later identified as Jefferson, entered the bar, brandished a handgun and demanded cash from the register. Jefferson, who stole an undetermined amount of cash, fled the scene.

Sheriff Pohlmann said no one was injured in the incident.

Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau were able to identify Jefferson through video surveillance and eyewitness statements. He was apprehended April 17 at his home and taken into custody.

Jefferson is being held in St. Bernard Parish Prison on a $500,000 bond.

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St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office administrative offices closed on Good Friday

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office administrative offices closed on Good Friday

The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office administrative offices will be closed Friday, April 19 in observance of Good Friday.
The administrative offices will reopen Monday, April 22.
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SBSO searching for person of interest in armed robbery

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office searching for person of interest
in armed robbery of Chalmette bar

The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public in locating and identifying a person of interest who may have been involved in an armed robbery that occurred on Saturday, April 13 at Backyard Bar and Grill, 1351 E. St. Bernard Highway in Chalmette, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

On April 13, shortly before 6:30 p.m., Sheriff Pohlmann said, a male subject entered the bar, brandished a handgun and demanded cash from the register. The suspect stole an undetermined amount of cash, and fled the scene.

Sheriff Pohlmann said no one was injured in the incident.

The person of interest is a black male, approximately 6’ tall with a thin build. He is believed to live within close proximity of the bar.

Anyone with information regarding the suspect’s identity, his whereabouts or further information regarding this incident is asked to call the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office at (504) 271-2501 or Crimestoppers GNO at (504) 822-1111. Tipsters who call Crimestoppers can remain anonymous, do not have to testify and could be eligible for a cash reward.

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St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrests Chalmette man for possession with intent.

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrests Chalmette man for possession with intent
to distribute marijuana, child endangerment after domestic disturbance

A Chalmette man was arrested April 15 on various charges, including possession with intent to distribute marijuana and child endangerment, following a domestic dispute with the mother of his children, St. Bernard Sheriff James Pohlmann said. A handgun also was recovered in the incident.

Wilbert Green, 36, of the 2200 block of Volpe Drive in Chalmette, was booked with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession with intent to distribute THC, two counts of child endangerment, and illegal carrying of a weapon.

On April 15, at approximately 11 a.m., Sheriff Pohlmann said, deputies responded to a call about a domestic disturbance in the 2200 block of Volpe Drive in Chalmette.

When deputies arrived on the scene, they were met by a female who stated she had been in a verbal altercation with her children’s father, later identified as Green.

During the course of the investigation, deputies detected a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the residence. Based on their findings, detectives with the Criminal Investigations Bureau obtained a search warrant for the residence.

Detectives recovered a large amount of prepackaged, edible food items containing THC, numerous hand-rolled marijuana cigarettes, and a glass jar containing melted butter which contained cooked marijuana. The estimated street value for the edible items and narcotics is $3,400.

A 32 revolver handgun and $780 in cash were also recovered, Sheriff Pohlmann said.

Green was apprehended on the scene after he was found hiding in the attic of the residence. He was transported to St. Bernard Parish to be booked on the above charges.

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St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office recruiting Junior Deputies

The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office is recruiting Junior Deputies.

Are you a St. Bernard Parish youth between the ages of 10 and 13 who is looking for something fun and exciting to do this summer? Are you interested in learning valuable skills needed to be law-abiding citizens with good moral character and integrity?

If so, the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office wants you to join its annual Junior Deputy program. Registration is now open.

Formed in 2015, the Junior Deputy Academy is designed to foster community pride and self esteem in boys and girls while teaching them about various aspects of police work.

“Our Junior Deputy Academy program affords children a chance to learn something about law enforcement and have some fun at the same time,” St. Bernard Parish Sheriff James Pohlmann said. “It’s designed to help them develop pride and self-respect for themselves, as well as their community and our law enforcement officers.”

The Junior Deputy Academy, which is patterned after the Sheriff’s Office Citizens Police Academy for adults, will be held two days a week, from June 4 to July 11, at the Sheriff’s Office Training Center, on the second floor at 2118 Jackson Blvd. in Chalmette, immediately behind the Parish Courthouse.

Classes will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. on June 4 and 6, June 11 and 13, June 18 and 20, June 25 and 27, and July 9 and 11. A graduation ceremony is set for July 17 at noon at Docville Farms, 5124 E. St. Bernard Highway in Violet.

The program is led by Capt. Charles Borchers, head of community relations and longtime Crime-Prevention and Neighborhood Watch director for the Sheriff’s Office, and Sgt. Eric Eilers.

During the program, Sheriff Pohlmann said, deputies from various divisions of the Sheriff’s Office visit with participants during the course of the program, including Patrol, Narcotics, Marine and Criminal Investigations divisions.

Participants will visit St. Bernard Parish Prison, and will be shown some of the department’s state-of-the-art equipment. They also will be taught firearms safety at a local shooting range, and will learn basic first aid and CPR. Members of the St. Bernard Fire Department also participate in the program.

Participants will receive official Junior Deputy T-shirts and badges.

To register for the Junior Deputy Academy, parents can call Capt. Borchers at (504) 278-7628 or Sgt. Eilers at (504) 278-7799.

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SBSO at the Irish, Italian, Islenos parade

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office at Irish, Italian, Islenos parade

St. Bernard Sheriff James Pohlmann and the men and women of the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office were on patrol along the parade route for the 2019 St. Bernard Irish, Italian, Islenos parade held April 6 in Chalmette.

This year’s parade featured nearly 50 floats with 1,000-plus riders throwing more than 500,000 pounds of produce. There also were more than 30 marching units in the parade.

St. Bernard Parish President Guy McInnis and his wife Laurie reigned as this year’s King and Queen. Congressman Steve Scalise was the 2019 Grand Marshal, and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser was an honorary guest.

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SBSO to participate in Buckle Up in Your Truck

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office to participate in
Louisiana Highway Safety Commission ‘Buckle Up in Your Truck’ campaign

In an effort to promote driver safety, the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office will participate in the 2019 “Buckle Up In Your Truck” initiative, sponsored by the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.

According to the LHSC’s website, pick-up trucks comprise 25 percent of the vehicles driven in Louisiana, and are two times more likely to rollover than cars in fatal crashes. The purpose of the campaign is to encourage seat belt usage in the hopes of reducing the number of fatalities caused to motorists who don’t buckle up, not just in pick-up trucks, but in all types of motor vehicles.

St. Bernard Sheriff James Pohlmann is encouraging motorists to buckle up their seat belts or risk a citation because the Sheriff’s Office will have deputies on extra patrols throughout the parish in conjunction with the program which runs from Saturday, April 21 through Sunday, April 28.

“One of the safest choices drivers or passengers can make is to buckle up their seat belts,” Sheriff Pohlmann said. “Otherwise, you’re risking serious injury or death. You may not see an accident coming, and, in just that moment, your life can be over because you didn’t do something as simple as buckle your seat belt.’’

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St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Drug Take-Back Day set for April 27

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Drug Take-Back Day set for April 27

St. Bernard Parish Sheriff James Pohlmann encourages residents to properly dispose of unwanted or expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medications on Saturday, April 27 as the Sheriff’s Office participates in the annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back.

Narcotics officers with the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office will accept unwanted medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Special Investigations Division substation, 7001 W. Judge Perez Drive in Arabi, near the corner of Aycock Street.

“Residents should take this opportunity to clean out their medicine cabinets and get rid of unused drugs so they don’t fall into the hands of youngsters who might misuse them or thieves who could sell them on our streets,” Sheriff Pohlmann said.

The initiative, part of a national effort spearheaded by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, has seen more than 4.8 million pounds of prescription drugs collected since its inception in 2010.

For those not able to make the April 27 event, the Sheriff’s Office also has a drop box located year-round at the substation at 4700 Paris Road in Chalmette.

The drop box located at the Paris Road substation was installed as part of an initiative by state Attorney General Jeff Landry, Blue Cross Blue Shield and the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators. The goal of the initiative is to have a location in every Louisiana parish where residents can drop off unwanted medications at any time in an effort to fight the opioid epidemic.

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