Archives: January2021

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office deputies graduate from P.O.S.T. police academy

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office deputies graduate from P.O.S.T. police academy

Four St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies graduated Jan. 21 from a 92-hour Corrections Division course in Peace Officers Standards and Training, or P.O.S.T.,St. Bernard Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

The corrections course, which helps better prepare deputies to work in a prison environment or Juvenile Detention Center, covers topics such as defensive tactics, booking procedures, report writing and the use of force lesson plans. Deputies also are trained in the use of pepper spray, which includes each officer being pepper-sprayed in order to learn firsthand about its effects.

The course, held at the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Training Center in Chalmette, was led by instructors Capt. Dennis Morgan, Lt. Kyle Brown, Sgt. Brandon Lewis, Lt. Jodie Couture, Sgt. Rosalyn Warren and Dep. Darlene Ricks of the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division.

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office deputies who were graduates of the class are: Dep. Jacob Johnson, Dep. Seth Kuchler, Dep. Roger Cox, and Dep. Jayson Serpas.

Dep. Kuchler achieved a perfect score on the POST Corrections final exam.
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St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrests two men for illegally firing a weapon in Chalmette

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrests two men for illegally firing a weapon in Chalmette

The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrested two men for firing a weapon at a vehicle in a residential neighborhood in Chalmette on Wednesday, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

Khristopher Lewis, 28, of the 4100 block of Frenchman Street in New Orleans, and Kyron Fazande, 19, of the 3800 block of Charles Drive in Chalmette, were both booked with illegal discharge of a firearm, illegal possession of a stolen firearm, obstruction of justice, aggravated criminal damage to property, simple criminal damage to property and possession of marijuana.

On Thursday, Jan. 28, at approximately 6:45 p.m., Sheriff Pohmann said, deputies responded to a call about shots fired near Delambert and East Solidelle Streets in Chalmette.

When deputies arrived on the scene, they located several spent casings in the 3300 block of Delambert and the 400 block of East Solidelle streets. They also came into contact with several subjects at a residence in the 400 block of East Solidelle Street.

During the course of the investigation, detectives with the Criminal Investigations Bureau were able to identify the subjects as Lewis and Fazande, and confirm they exchanged gunfire with unknown subjects in a black in color sedan which approached them as they were walking down Delambert Street.

Based on information they learned, detectives obtained a search warrant for the residence in the 400 block of East Solidelle.

Sheriff Pohlmann said detectives recovered in a shed located on the property a Glock 19 .9mm which contained an unspent .9mm casing and multiple .9mm unspent casings inside the magazine, and a silver .45 caliber Kimber firearm and magazine which was listed out of Jefferson Parish as stolen. They also obtained a clear plastic bag containing marijuana.

During the incident, an unoccupied truck parked nearby was struck by a stray bullet from the incident, and a car, which was occupied by two females, was struck with another bullet during the incident.

Sheriff Pohlmann said no one was injured in the incident.

The investigation is ongoing.

Citizens who want to share information with detectives about this incident or any other criminal activity pertaining to St. Bernard Parish or any of its residents, can do so anonymously through the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau’s new tip hotline, (504) 271-TIPS or 8477. Callers can leave a detailed message, and either choose to provide their contact information, or remain anonymous.
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St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office searching for missing Chalmette woman

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office searching for missing Chalmette woman

The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a 32-year-old Chalmette woman who has been missing since mid-December, 2020, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

Tiffany Chatham was last seen in the Arabi and lower Ninth Ward areas where she is known to frequent.

Chatham is 5’1′ tall and weighs about 125 lbs. She has brown hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Chatham is asked to contact St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Detective Sgt. Donald Johnson at (504) 421-2706, the Criminal Investigations Bureau at (504) 271-TIPS or 8477, or (504) 271-2501.
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St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrests Chalmette man for illegally firing a weapon

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrests Chalmette man for illegally firing a weapon

The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrested a Chalmette man for firing a weapon at a vehicle following an altercation with someone in the parking lot of a Meraux business on Tuesday, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

Joel Anderson, 23, of the 3500 block of Jacob Drive in Chalmette, was booked with illegal discharge of a weapon, aggravated assault with a firearm and obstruction of justice.

On Tuesday, Jan. 26, at approximately 6 p.m., Sheriff Pohmann said, deputies responded to a call about shots fired near a business in the 2500 block of Archbishop Hannan Boulevard in Meraux.

When deputies arrived on the scene, the suspects involved had fled, but several spent casings were located in the parking lot.

Through video surveillance and eyewitness accounts, detectives with the Criminal Investigations Bureau were able to identify one of the vehicles involved to be a silver 2014 Chevrolet Impala registered to Anderson.

During the course of the investigation, detectives located Anderson’s vehicle backed in the driveway of a residence in the 300 block of East Solidelle Street in Chalmette. Once in custody, Anderson admitted his involvement and to firing his weapon.

Sheriff Pohlmann said detectives recovered the .22 caliber handgun used by Anderson in the incident.

The investigation is ongoing.

Citizens who want to share information with detectives about this incident or any other criminal activity pertaining to St. Bernard Parish or any of its residents, can do so anonymously through the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau’s new tip hotline, (504) 271-TIPS or 8477. Callers can leave a detailed message, and either choose to provide their contact information, or remain anonymous.
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St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office deputies make

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office deputies make
Christmas brighter for several St. Bernard families

Members of the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office recently spread some Christmas cheer by visiting several St. Bernard Parish families with Santa to deliver presents and some much-needed household items, St. Bernard Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

C.O.P.S (Caring Officers Provide Smiles) for Christmas was able to help seven St. Bernard Parish families this year by providing things such as toys, food, clothing, and household and toiletry items. Bicycles were donated by the Law Office of Sidney Torres.

The gifts were made possible by donations from deputies within the department, as well as the following sponsors: Sheriff James Pohlmann, Parish President Guy McInnis, Judge Eric Bopp, Law Office of Sidney Torres, DePope Boat Launch, Happiness Bayou Tours, J&R Quick Stop, Skin Diva, Eagle Federal Credit Union, Clements Insurance, Clements Physical Therapy, Rustic Barrel Men’s Salon, Hook N’ Line, Luxe Nails, Kings Discount, Southern Male Barber Shop, Uniforms Plus, Rock N’ Roll Car Wash, Meraux Tackle Box, Salon Finesse, Modern Nails, PJ’s Coffee, Coffee House, MeMe’s Bar and Grille, Poydras Hardware, Jeanfreau’s, Tag’s Meat Market, Chalmette Bicycles, DX World, Hamilton Enterprises, St. Bernard Pistol & Rifle Range, Commissary Express Inc., Ashley Lopez, Marque’s Market, Two C’s Enterprise, Sun Bum, DJ Mafia, DW Designs, The Relentless Designer, Beautiful You by Halli Claire, Fusion Fabrications, and Home Depot Chalmette.

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St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrest two New Orleans men

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrest two New Orleans men
on various narcotics and weapons charges following traffic stop

The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrested two New Orleans men on various narcotics and weapons charges, and seized two stolen firearms following a traffic stop, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

John Edwards, 34, of the 12000 block of I-10 Service Road in New Orleans, was booked with possession with the intent to distribute heroin, possession with the intent to distribute Ecstasy (MDMA), possession with the intent to distribute Suboxone, possession of marijuana, possession of Percocet, illegal possession of a stolen firearm, illegal carrying of a weapon while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and driving with a suspended license.

Byron Williams, 30, of the 1800 block of St. Andrews Street in New Orleans, was booked with possession with the intent to distribute heroin, possession with intent to distribute Ecstasy (MDMA), possession with the intent to distribute Suboxone, possession of marijuana, possession of Percocet, illegal possession of a stolen firearm, illegal carrying of a weapon while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

On Jan. 2, around 7:30 p.m., Sheriff Pohlmann said, a deputy with the Field Operations Bureau’s Patrol Division conducted a traffic stop for no license plate displayed on a silver 2007 Chevrolet Impala near the intersection of Paris Road and West Urquhart Street in Chalmette.

During the traffic stop, deputies detected a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the interior of the vehicle.

Following a search of the vehicle, deputies recovered marijuana, more than 330 grams of heroin with a street value of more than $30,000, 19 tablets of Ecstasy (MDMA) with a street value of $285, 28 packets of Suboxone with a street value of $560, 29 tablets of Percocet with a street value of $290, a digital scale, numerous clear plastic bags, and $755 in cash.

Deputies also recovered a .9mm handgun and a Diamondback Radical AR-15 firearm, both reported as stolen out of New Orleans.

A criminal history check was conducted on both Edwards and Williams, which revealed Edwards has several prior narcotics and weapons charges.

Edwards and Williams were both transported to St. Bernard Parish Prison to be booked on the above charges.
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St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office investigating homicide in Violet

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