Archives: September2019

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office 21st session of its Citizens Police Academy

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office 21st session of its Citizens Police Academy

The two dozen St. Bernard Parish residents participating in the 21st session of the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Citizens Police Academy have already visited with several veteran deputies from patrol, communications, the equipment division and criminal investigations.

Coordinated by Capt. Charles Borchers, Sgt. Eric Eilers and Dep. Aaron Johnson, the free, 10-week course, which began Aug. 21, teaches residents about the various aspects of law enforcement and what the men and women of the Sheriff’s Office do on a day-to-day basis to keep their community safe.

The class will wrap up Oct 23 with a graduation ceremony.

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Reigning Miss Cosmos visits St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office

Reigning Miss Cosmos visits St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office

The St. Bernard Parish Redfish Pageant is the official pageant of the Redfish World Series and Louisiana Redfish Festival being hosted Sept. 26 through 29 on the grounds of the St. Bernard Civic Center, 8245 W. Judge Perez Drive in Chalmette.

The 2019 pageant, held Sept. 14, was presented by the Arlene & Joseph Meraux Foundation and co-sponsored by the St. Bernard Office of Tourism, and the Redfish World Series.

Pageant professionals were flown in from out of state to serve as judges, including the reigning Miss Cosmos United States 2019 Katie Mode of South Carolina.

Miss Mode toured St. Bernard Parish and thanked first responders while in town leading up to an official visit to St. Bernard Parish this February by all of the Cosmos United States titleholders.

Miss Mode visited the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Paris Road Substation on Saturday, Sept. 14 as part of her platform “Feeding the Fearless.” Miss Mode is seen here delivering snacks to Sheriff’s Office Lt. Richie Barr.

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St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office deputy speaks to students

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office deputy speaks to students
about the dangers of social media and cyberbullying

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Lt. Michelle Canepa recently facilitated a talk with a group of middle school students about the dangers of using social media and cyberbullying, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

During the lecture held Sept. 16 at N.P. Trist Middle School in Meraux, Lt. Canepa was accompanied by an agent from Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry’s Bureau of Investigations Cyber Crime Unit.

Students in sixth through eighth grades were educated on the risks involved with cyberbullying, or using technology to harass, threaten, embarrass or target another person. Students were given information on how to recognize cyberbullying, as well as advice on how to respond to certain situations that may arise.

For more information about cyberbullying, or to organize an educational talk, contact Lt. Canepa at (504) 278-7749, or Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry’s Investigations Division at (225) 326-6100.

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Sgt. Eric Eilers, of the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Community Relations Divisi

Sgt. Eric Eilers, of the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Community Relations Division, visited with and read to Joe Davies Elementary School third grade students in Kelli Tinney’s class on Wednesday, Sept. 11.

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St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Lt. Jennifer Gutierrez

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Lt. Jennifer Gutierrez
named Kiwanis Club District Lawperson of Year

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Lt. Jennifer Gutierrez was recently named the 2018-19 Kiwanis LAMISSTENN District’s International Lawperson of the Year, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

Lt. Gutierrez, who received the Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard-Arabi Life Saver Award in January of 2019, was selected from a group of nominees submitted by Kiwanis clubs over a tri-state area.

Each year, the Kiwanis LAMISSTENN District, which includes Louisiana, Mississippi and western Tennessee, asks individual chapters to nominate one of their Life Saver Award recipients to be named the Lawperson of the Year.

Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard-Arabi Life Saver Committee Chairman Sam Catalanotto said their nominee, Lt. Gutierrez, a 20-year law enforcement veteran, was selected from all of the nominees to receive this honor.

Lt. Gutierrez began her career with the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office in 1999 working at the Parish Prison as a member of the Corrections Division. In 2001, she became a school resource officer where she worked for three years.

In 2004, Lt. Gutierrez became a detective with the Criminal Investigations Bureau where she still works today. She also is a recent graduate of the American International Institute of Polygraph where she became a certified forensic psychophysiologist.

Lt. Gutierrez is touched to receive such an honor.

“It’s a great honor to be the first deputy in St. Bernard Parish to receive this award, and to be recognized among so many other nominees throughout the district,” Lt. Gutierrez said.

In addition to presenting Lt. Gutierrez with the award, the Kiwanis also made a $250 donation to a charity of her choice. Lt. Gutierrez chose The League of Angels, a sports league for St. Bernard Parish children and adults with special needs. Michael Chutz, a member of the Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard-Arabi and a member of the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Reserve Division, also made a $100 personal donation to The League of Angels.

Anyone interested in joining the St. Bernard/Arabi Kiwanis Club community service organization is welcome to attend one of its luncheons each Tuesday at noon in the Rocky and Carlo’s Sicilian Room, 613 W. St. Bernard Highway in Chalmette. For more information, call Robby Showalter at (504) 616-7312.

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As part of literacy week Sgt. Eric Eilers was asked to come read to Mrs. Topey’s

As part of literacy week Sgt. Eric Eilers was asked to come read to Mrs. Topey’s 1st grade class, at Lacoste Elementary.

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WOW in Chalmette to honor local first responders on 9/11 with a free meal

WOW in Chalmette to honor local first responders on 9/11 with a free meal

WOW Cafe in Chalmette will honor local first responders with a free meal in remembrance of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001 in New York.

First-responders in uniform are invited to dine-in on Wednesday, Sept. 11 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to enjoy one complimentary entree under $9.99 and a beverage at the restaurant, 1720 E. Judge Perez Drive in Chalmette.

Members of all branches of the Military, police officers, emergency medical technicians, Wildlife and Fisheries agents and firefighters are invited.

For more information, call (504) 271-8346.

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St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office recruiting at Chamber Job Fair

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office recruiting at Chamber Job Fair

Have you ever wondered what a career in law enforcement might be like? Are you looking for a rewarding job that allows you to make a difference in your community?

If so, stop by the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office booth at today’s Spotlight St. Bernard Business Expo & Job Fair from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Val Riess Recreation Complex, 1101 Magistrate St. in Chalmette.

Hosted by the St. Bernard Chamber, St. Bernard Parish Government and Tri-Parish Works, the Business Expo & Job Fair offers local businesses and job seekers the opportunity to meet and see what St. Bernard has to offer to both companies and prospective employees.

The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office booth will have deputies from various divisions, including Patrol, Corrections and the SWAT team, on hand to answer questions about a career with the Sheriff’s Office.

The Sheriff’s Office also will have on display some of its state-of-the-art equipment, including the Mobile Command Post and armored vehicle.

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Register your Night Out Against Crime party with the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Offic

Register your Night Out Against Crime party with the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office

There’s no doubt St. Bernard Parish is one of the safest communities around the New Orleans metropolitan area. While St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office deputies do a fine job of protecting our residents, citizens also can play a pivotal role in making their hometown a safe place to live and raise a family.

One such way residents can get involved is to host or attend a gathering in their neighborhood in observance of National Night Out Against Crime.

On Tuesday, Oct. 15, the 36th annual event will be held locally in an effort to strengthen neighborhood bonds and increase crime prevention awareness, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

“We encourage residents to get together as a way to show they want to take a stand against crime,” the Sheriff said. “It’s a great way to foster relationships between neighbors and fight crime in their neighborhood.”

St. Bernard residents who plan to host Night Out Against Crime parties are encouraged to register their gathering with the Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff Pohlmann and Sheriff’s Office deputies will visit various gatherings on the evening of the 15th to meet residents and answer any questions they may have about law enforcement issues and crime prevention.

Although National Night Out is held in August across the country, several local leaders in Southeast Louisiana opted in 2011 to move the event to October to escape the summer heat.

Capt. Charles Borchers, head of community relations and longtime Crime-Prevention and Neighborhood Watch director for the Sheriff’s Office, said about two dozen events are held in St. Bernard each year, some at churches and public places, as well as at private homes.

For more information about Night Out Against Crime activities or to register your gathering, call Capt. Borchers at (504) 278-7628 or Sgt. Eric Eilers at (504) 278-7799.

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St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office to recruit at Chamber Job Fair

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office to recruit at Chamber Job Fair

The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office will participate in the St. Bernard Chamber Business Expo & Job Fair set for Thursday, Sept. 5 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Val Riess Recreation Complex, 1101 Magistrate St. in Chalmette.

“We are currently looking for highly-motivated men and women to be a part of our Patrol, Communications and Corrections Divisions,” Sheriff James Pohlmann said. “Our goal is to become the finest law enforcement agency in the State of Louisiana. To accomplish this goal, we must be selective in hiring, diligent in training, and thoughtful in supervision.”

Anyone interested in finding out more about a career in law enforcement is invited to stop by the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office booth at the event. Deputies from various divisions, including Patrol, Corrections and the SWAT team, will be present to hand out applications and answer questions about a career with the Sheriff’s Office.

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The St. Bernard Chamber Expo & Job Fair is a collaborative effort between the Chamber, St. Bernard Parish Government and Tri-Parish Works. Last held in 2016, the Expo & Job Fair offers local businesses and job seekers the opportunity to meet and see what St. Bernard has to offer to both companies and prospective employees.

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