NEWS RELEASE At approximately 10:43 AM this morning the Louisiana State Police attempted to make a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on I-310. The vehicle came to a stop at LA 48 and South Destrehan, at which time two subjects fled the scene. Schools in the surrounding area were put on a brief soft lock down only as a safety precaution, which has since been lifted. One subject has been arrested. This incident is still under investigation by the Louisiana State Police.

Blood Drive a Success for JPSO Deputy Arnold The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office held a Blood Drive on Monday at its Headquarters in Luling for Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Deputy Stephen Arnold, who was shot in the line of duty last week while executing a search warrant with the DEA Task Force in New Orleans. He remains in critical condition. Fifty-six potential donors participated in the Ochsner Blood Drive resulting 50 units of blood donated in Deputy Arnold's name. Sheriff Champagne stated, “It’s heartwarming to see how many people from the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office and the community came out to show support for Deputy Arnold. We ask that you continue to keep Deputy Arnold and his family in your prayers.” On behalf of the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office, we would like to say “THANK YOU”.

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Sheriff Champagne would like to encourage citizens to come out and show your support today until 6 PM for JPSO Deputy Stephen Arnold who was shot in the line of duty while executing a search warrant. The St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office is holding a blood drive at 260 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway in Luling, Louisiana. "It is great to see the community coming to together to show their support for Deputy Arnold", said Sheriff Champagne. Deputy Arnold remains in critical condition. Please keep Deputy Arnold and his family in your prayers.

SCSO HOLDS BLOOD DRIVE FOR JPSO DEPUTY The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office will be holding a Blood Drive for Deputy Stephen Arnold of the JPSO, who was shot multiple times Tuesday morning while executing a search warrant. The Blood Drive is being held today from 9 AM – 6 PM at: The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office Headquarters (Front Parking Lot) 260 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway Luling, LA 70070 Your donation is greatly appreciated.

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Sheriff Champagne Warns of Fake Bills On Tuesday, January 26, 2016, the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office was made aware of a Hahnville High School student who had purchased fake hundred dollar bills off of the internet and had distributed them at school as a joke. Later that day it was learned that 2 other students had attempted to use the fake bills. One was used at the Sonic in Luling and one at Hahnville High School. Twenty-nine (29) of the bills have been seized, but seventy-one (71) are still unaccounted for. The Sheriff’s Office is warning everyone to please be vigilant when accepting $100 bills. A picture is attached below of the fake bill. The fake bill: *Feels different *At the top front and on the back says for Motion Picture Only *When you hold it up to the light there is no security tape If anyone comes into contact with any of the fake bills being described, please contact Lt. David Ehrmann with the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office at 985-783-1135 or 985-783-6807.

SCSO HOLDS BLOOD DRIVE FOR JPSO DEPUTY The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office will be holding a Blood Drive for Deputy Stephen Arnold of the JPSO, who was shot multiple times Tuesday morning while executing a search warrant. The Blood Drive will be held on Monday, February 1, 2016 from 9 AM – 6 PM at: The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office Headquarters (Front Parking Lot) 260 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway Luling, LA 70070 Your donation is greatly appreciated.

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On this day, we reflect on the life and sacrifice of St. Charles Parish Sheriff Lewis Ory who was murdered in the line of duty 113 years ago today. Lewis Ory's 23-year tenure as sheriff of St. Charles Parish tragically ended on Jan. 26, 1903. Sheriff Ory, 56, was attempting to arrest a fugitive from neighboring Jefferson Parish when he was shot in the temple. He died instantly. According to a local newspaper account, a sheriff's posse hunted down the murderer. The suspect's body was found riddled with bullets. Lewis Ory was the first lawman, and only St. Charles Parish Sheriff, to be killed in the line of duty. His memory is honored at the St. Charles Parish Fallen Heroes Memorial in Luling, LA and on panel 42E-20 of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.

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IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM SHERIFF GREG CHAMPAGNE REGARDING THE RESURFACING OF THE HALE BOGGS BRIDGE With the population of St. Charles Parish balanced on both sides of the Mississippi River, the Hale Boggs Bridge transformed our Parish into a united community. With its imposing 400’ towers and cable-stay design, the bridge has become the symbol of St. Charles Parish. Completed in 1983, several thousand motorist travel across this bridge every day. As part of America’s Interstate system, the bridge is a vital corridor for all of South Louisiana and one of the busiest seaports in the world. For the next six months, the Louisiana DOTD will begin resurfacing the deck of the bridge. This overlay project will completely close one side of the bridge at a time. This will drastically change the flow of traffic. St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne, Parish President Larry Cochran, St. Charles Hospital and EMS, Public Schools, Fire Departments, District Attorney, Judges and State Legislators are all working together to minimize safety concerns and any potential disruption in essential services in St. Charles Parish for the duration of this project. Motorist must take note of the following route changes. Starting February 1st, traffic will be reduced to one lane on the southbound span, (that's traveling east bank to west bank). During this times, work crews will begin setting-up concrete barriers and re-striping. On February 15th, all northbound traffic will merge onto two lanes on the southbound span of the bridge, resulting in a total closure northbound span. There will be two lanes going north towards Interstate 10 (from West bank towards the East Bank) and one lane south towards US Hwy 90. (From east bank to west bank). Resurfacing will begin with an anticipated completion in early April, depending on weather conditions. Accessing the bridge from February 15th until early to mid April will require the following routes: On the west bank, motorist traveling to the east bank will need to access I-310 from either US Hwy 90 or LA 3127. The on ramp from LA 18 (River Road) heading North onto the bridge will be CLOSED. On the east bank, motorist traveling to the west bank will need to access I-310 from either LA 48, (River Road), US Hwy 61, (Airline Highway) or Interstate10. The northbound Exit ramp to LA 48 (River Road) will be CLOSED. Once the northbound resurfacing is completed, all traffic will be diverted onto the newly resurfaced northbound span. Again, there will be two lanes going north towards Interstate10 (from west bank towards the east bank) and one lane south towards US Hwy 90. (From east bank to west bank). On the west bank, motorist traveling to the east bank will still need to access I-310 from either US Hwy 90 or LA 3127. The Southbound exit ramp to LA 18, (River Road) will be CLOSED. On the east bank, motorist traveling to the west bank will need to access I-310 from Interstate 10 or US Hwy 61, (Airline Highway). The on-ramp from LA 48, (River Road) heading to the West bank will be CLOSED. These closures will create potential delays during peak travel times. On the east bank expect delays during peak hours on Airline Hwy, River Road, Ormond Blvd, Almedia Road and St. Rose Avenue. On the west bank expect delays during peak hours on River Road, LA 3127, US Hwy 90, Paul Malliard Road and Old Spanish Trail. The Louisiana DOTD estimates this work to be completed around mid-June, depending on weather conditions. Once completed all normal traffic will resume. To help alleviate traffic congestion.... Adjust the time of your river crossings to avoid peak times. The Louisiana DOTD anticipates that the greatest traffic demands will occur between 6:30am till 9:00am and 3:30pm till 6:30pm, Mondays – Fridays. If you have flexible travel, adjust travel to a non-peak time. You can also seek alternate routes in crossing the river. The following Mississippi River Bridges are available as an alternate route: The Huey P. Long Bridge in Jefferson Parish is a 31 miles drive down river The Crescent City Connection in New Orleans is a 35 miles drive down river The Veterans Memorial Bridge in St. James Parish is a 41 miles drive up river The Sunshine Bridge in St. James Parish is a 54 miles drive up river As always, the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office will do its utmost to minimized traffic congestion and keep residents informed of new developments as they occur. https://vimeo.com/153047446

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Sheriff Champagne is shown here with Sergeant Darren Gros, Corporal Burt Hazeltine and Lieutenant Roddy Landy of the Training Division. All three received their Master Feild Training Officer certifications under the APTAC (Applied Police Training and Certification) program. The APTAC program is a nationally recognized FTO program designed around the San Jose FTO model. They are certified to certify the officers in Corrections and Patrol as Field Training Officers. The entire FTO program in Corrections and Patrol is overseen by Lieutenant Roddy Landy.

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Earlier today St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne and his staff met with Rev. Gerald Vinnett of the Fifth African Baptist Church in St. Rose, Rev. Charles Southall, III, pastor of the First Emanuel Baptist Church in New Orleans and Donald Robinson of the Marine Baptist Church in New Orleans. Representing the United Baptist Association of New Orleans, the group met to discuss creating a partnership in developing and supporting outreach programs designed to strengthen our local communities and help break the cycle of violence and crime among youth in our communities. From left, Major Alvin Robinson, Chief Joseph Cardella, Reverend Donald Robinson, Reverend Charles Southall, III, Reverend Gerald Vinnett, Sheriff Greg Champagne, Major Rodney Madere, Captain Joe Ganote and Captain Patrick Yoes.

ROAD CLOSURES Parish Closures: Spillway Road remains closed due to high water. Dept. of Transportation and Development Closures: Ramp Closure, US-61 NB to I-310 NB US-61 entrance ramp to I-310, NB and SB ramps to I-310 CLOSED between 0800-1630. Detour: US-61 NB wishing to get onto the I-310 shall proceed north on US-61, U-turn onto SB US-61 at St. Rose Ave. (LA 626), then to the I-310 entrance ramp.