APSO launches new Explorers program aimed to give teens inside look into law enforcement.
According to Sheriff Bobby Webre, the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office’s Community Outreach Unit is now accepting applications through March 10, for the Explorers Program, a new initiative designed to offer
Read moreLSA Scholarship
Sheriff Bobby Webre announced that the Louisiana Sheriff’s Scholarship Program will award scholarships providing assistance to worthy Louisiana students in furthering their education and training with resources made available through
Read moreDawn Shivers Scholarship
Retired Ascension Parish Sheriff Jeff Wiley established a scholarship fund for graduating high school seniors in honor of Dawn Shivers, a retired employee of the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office. Dawn
Read moreAPSO arrests two on multiple charges
On Friday, September 10, shortly after midnight, deputies were dispatched to a residence on Blue Ridge Drive in Prairieville in reference to a burglary. When deputies arrived on the scene,
Read moreAPSO arrests two Gonzales men after shooting incident
The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office patrol division responded to someone shooting a gun on Norwood Road shortly after 4 a.m. on Tuesday, August 3. When deputies arrived on scene, they
Read moreBody found in wooded area in Prairieville Tuesday afternoon
Shortly before 2 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, deputies began an investigation after a decomposed body was found in a wooded area off Post Office Road in Prairieville. Ascension Parish workers
Read moreAPSO recovers body from Mississippi River
On Monday, June 14, deputies received a call about a body floating in the Mississippi River from a tugboat crew who was working on the river. Deputies arrived on scene
Read moreAPSO works early morning homicide in Donaldsonville
Shortly after 1 a.m. this morning, deputies received a walk-in complaint from 44-year-old Christopher Brooks who reported that he was involved in a fatal altercation with his brother, 31-year-old Frank
Read moreSheriff Bobby Webre awards honorary sheriff certificate to Father Josh Johnson
On Tuesday, June 1, Sheriff Bobby Webre named Father Josh Johnson of Holy Rosary Catholic Church as an Honorary Sheriff. Father Josh was the guest speaker for the sheriff’s office
Read moreAPSO announces partnership with DEA for Drug Take Back Day this Saturday
Drug Take Back day is scheduled for this Saturday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at two locations: District 2 substation, located at 13200 Airline Highway, Gonzales and
Read moreAPSO arrest Prairieville man following a domestic disturbance incident
On Saturday night, March 20, deputies were called to a residence in Prairieville in reference to a domestic disturbance involving a firearm. When deputies arrived on scene, they learned that
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