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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St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office searching for suspect in residence burglary,
vehicle theft and several attempted residence burglaries
The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public in locating and identifying a male suspect who is wanted for entering a residence in Meraux and stealing several items, including a vehicle, and also attempting to enter several other residences in Meraux, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.
In the early morning hours of Aug. 14, Sheriff Pohlmann said, the male suspect who was seen on video surveillance entered a home in the 3100 block of Fable Drive, stole two laptops, an iPad and keys to a vehicle that he also stole.
The same suspect was also captured on residential video surveillance cameras attempting to break into three homes in the 3200 block of Story Park Boulevard and two in the 3100 and 3200 blocks of Fable Drive.
The male suspect was seen wearing a Chalmette High School sweatshirt, dark colored pants and dark colored shoes. He has facial hair and was seen wearing a glove on his left hand.
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 Story Park Neighborhood Association also is offering a $500 award to anyone with information leading to an arrest in this case.
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The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public in locating and identifying a male suspect who is wanted for entering a residence in M…
St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrests Baton Rouge man and Violet woman in connect
St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrests Baton Rouge man and Violet woman in connection with shooting in Violet
The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrested a Baton Rouge man and a Violet woman in connection with a shooting that occurred Aug. 8 on Stacie Drive in Violet, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.
Charles McElveen, 25, of the 4600 block of South Park in Baton Rouge, was booked with attempted second degree murder, convicted felon in possession of a firearm, and illegal discharge of a firearm.
Micale Hensley, 22, of the 2900 block of Stacie Drive in Violet, was booked with accessory to attempted second degree murder.
On Aug. 8, around 8:30 p.m., Sheriff Pohlmann said, deputies responded to a call about a shooting in the 2900 block of Stacie Drive in Violet.
When deputies arrived on the scene, a male victim suffering from two gunshot wounds, one to the hip and another to the leg near the groin area, was being transported to University Hospital to be treated for his injuries.
Based on information obtained by eyewitnesses, detectives with the Criminal Investigations Bureau determined the suspect, identified as McElveen, had fled the scene with Hensley. Both McElveen and Hensley were apprehended shortly after.
During the course of the investigation, detectives learned McElveen and the victim, who are acquaintances, had been involved in a verbal altercation and both brandished weapons and fired shots at each other.
Sheriff Pohlmann said this was an isolated incident, no one else was injured and one of the weapons, a Smith & Wesson .9mm, was recovered.
A criminal history check was conducted on both suspects, which revealed McElveen is a convicted felon currently on parole for a homicide conviction.
The investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be filed.
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St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrests St. Bernard man
St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrests St. Bernard man for
distribution of heroin and methamphetamine
A man from eastern St. Bernard Parish was arrested for distribution of methamphetamine and distribution of heroin after St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office narcotics agents were able to make purchases from him on separate occasions during an undercover investigation, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.
William Brossette Jr., 41, of the 2000 block of East Christie Drive in St. Bernard community, was booked Aug. 20 with two counts of distribution of heroin, distribution of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
After making the narcotics purchases from Brossette, Sheriff Pohlmann said, agents with the Special Investigations Division Narcotics Unit issued a warrant for Brossette’s arrest and a search warrant for his residence.
During the execution of the search warrant, agents recovered marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
A criminal history check was conducted on Brossette which revealed he has an extensive criminal history dating back to the late 1990s which includes approximately 20 previous drug law violations, as well as several arrests for burglary and theft.
Brossette was transported to St. Bernard Parish Prison where he was booked on the above charges. His bond has been set at $401,750.
Sheriff Pohlmann reminds residents to call the Sheriff's Office narcotics hotline at (504) 271-DOPE or 3673 to report suspected illegal drug activity in St. Bernard Parish. Callers can remain anonymous, and all calls will be acted upon.
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St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office kicks off 21st session of its Citizens Police Acade
St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office kicks off 21st session of its Citizens Police Academy
The 21st session of the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Citizens Police Academy kicked off Wednesday, Aug. 21 with two dozen residents ready and eager to learn about the multiple aspects of police work.
Participants heard from Sheriff James Pohlmann who said the program will provide them with the opportunity to learn more about what the men and women of the Sheriff’s Office do on a day-to-day basis to keep their community safe.
“This course will give you an insight on how and why things are handled in a certain manner,” Sheriff Pohlmann said to the participants. “Its purpose is to foster a positive relationship between our citizens and our officers.”
Coordinated by Capt. Charles Borchers, Sgt. Eric Eilers and Dep. Aaron Johnson, the 10-week course will include visits from veteran representatives of each division of the Sheriff’s Office who will speak on the various phases of law enforcement, including patrol work, narcotics enforcement, detective duties, and SWAT team demonstrations.
Participants also will visit the Parish Courthouse and Prison to see what those environments are like. A graduation ceremony will be held Oct. 23 for participants who complete the course.
Capt. Borchers said several hundred parish residents have participated in the Citizens Police Academy since its inception in 1998.
“It’s really become a popular course among adults,” he said. “This program gives residents a real feel for what police work entails and it’s about as realistic as we can make it for them.”
For more information about the program, call Sgt. Eilers at (504) 278-7799.
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St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrest Meraux man for burglaries, vehicle theft
St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office arrest Meraux man for burglaries, vehicle theft
A Meraux man was arrested for entering a residence in his own neighborhood and stealing several items, including a vehicle, and also attempting to enter several other residences, St. Bernard Sheriff James Pohlmann said.
Deiontae Moore, 21, of the 3000 block of Fable Drive in Meraux, was booked Aug. 20 with simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling, several counts of attempted simple burglary of a residence, vehicular burglary and theft of an automobile.
Based on information provided by residents of the Story Park neighborhood, and video surveillance footage, Sheriff Pohlmann said, detectives with the Criminal Investigations Bureau obtained a search warrant on Aug. 20 for Moore’s residence where they found evidence linking him to the crimes.
In the early morning hours of Aug. 14, Sheriff Pohlmann said, Moore was seen on video surveillance entering a home in the 3100 block of Fable Drive. Moore stole two laptops, an iPad and keys to a vehicle that he also stole.
Moore also was captured on video surveillance attempting to break into three homes in the 3200 block of Story Park Boulevard and two in the 3100 and 3200 blocks of Fable Drive.
Moore was transported to St. Bernard Parish Prison to be booked on the above charges. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges will be filed.
Sheriff Pohlmann said this case was solved quickly thanks to concerned residents in the area cooperating with detectives.
“Thanks to the residents’ desire to protect their neighborhood against crime, our detectives were able to quickly apprehend this suspect,” the Sheriff said.
This proves the importance of the “see something, say something” rule, the Sheriff said.
“If you witness someone suspicious in your neighborhood, or even someone you know doing something that seems out of the ordinary, we encourage you to report it to us,” the Sheriff said. “No matter how small, we need to check out all instances such as these to ensure the safety of our residents.”
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Sheriff James Pohlmann wins third four-year term as sheriff of St. Bernard Paris
Sheriff James Pohlmann wins third four-year term as sheriff of St. Bernard Parish
as no one files to run against him on October ballot
Sheriff James Pohlmann went unopposed to win a third four-year term as sheriff of St. Bernard Parish when no one filed to run against him on Aug. 8 at the end of the three-day qualifying period for the October election.
“I feel honored to be able to serve another four-year term as sheriff of our great parish,’’ Sheriff Pohlmann said after the qualifying period ended and he was being congratulated by well-wishers.
Sheriff Pohlmann said he is proud of the work the men and women of the Sheriff’s Office do to keep our parish safe.
“We pride ourselves on a good response time to calls from the public and promise that if you need us we will be there as quickly as possible,’’ the Sheriff said.
The next term begins July 1, 2020.
A native of St. Bernard Parish, Sheriff Pohlmann began his career with the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office in 1983 when he was just 18 years old.
Sheriff Pohlmann has served in virtually all areas of the department, including Communications, Corrections, Patrol, Traffic, Criminal Investigations and SWAT. He has also held various command posts throughout his career, including SWAT Commanding Officer and Chief of Field Operations.
After serving as chief deputy for former St. Bernard Sheriff Jack A. Stephens for nearly four years, overseeing all law enforcement operations, he was first elected sheriff in November 2011, and was also re-elected without opposition in 2015.
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