Estherwood Police Dept

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

Two have been Arrested Thanks.

05/16/2026

If anyone recognize these three individuals. Could you notify Estherwood Police Department . They decided to steal from The Dollar Store in Town . We do have video of them walking out the store with a large amount of items. Thanks

02/11/2026

Effective immediately, the Estherwood Police Department will be disabling comments on our Facebook posts.

Apparently, we cannot have nice things.

Our comment section has turned into a courtroom, a political debate stage, and a mud-slinging contest — none of which are services provided by this department.

This page exists to share public safety information and department updates. It is not the place for blaming, arguing, campaigning, or dragging people through the dirt from behind a keyboard.

If you have concerns about village government, council meetings are held monthly. They have a podium. They allow public comment. That’s where those conversations belong — not here.

We will continue doing what we’re sworn to do: serve and protect this community. The Facebook referee position has officially been eliminated.

— Estherwood Police Department

02/09/2026

Village of Estherwood

01/20/2026

🚤 STOLEN BOAT 🚤

We’re asking for the public’s help locating a stolen aluminum flat-bottom boat that was taken from private property near the post office on the canal bank.

For the record: this was not borrowed, loaned, or “misunderstood.” Someone was somewhere they absolutely shouldn’t have been—and now we’re trying to find the boat.

If you’ve seen this boat, know where it’s headed, or recognize someone who suddenly thinks they’re a boat owner without the paperwork, we’d like to talk.

📞 Tips can be called in or sent via message
🤫 Anonymous tips are welcome
🚫 Please don’t post names in the comments—send the info directly

🙏 Big thanks to our community for always helping us connect the dots and keep thieves from turning private property into a free for all.

01/18/2026

🚔 HELP US HELP THEM FIND THEIR WAY BACK 🚔

We’re looking to identify the individual pictured who decided Dollar General in Estherwood was running a “five-finger discount” special.

Our mystery shopper was last seen around 8:40pm driving what appears to be a mid-2000s GMC/Chevrolet 1500 pickup, possibly tan or gold in color. If this vehicle looks familiar—or if you recognize the individual who apparently skipped the checkout line—we’d love to hear from you.

📞 Tips can be called in or sent via message.
🤫 Anonymous tips are welcome.
💵 And yes, stealing is still illegal… even at Dollar General.

Please send us the info so we can do the paperwork they clearly didn’t want to deal with.

🙏 As always, a big thank you to our community. Y’all never miss a beat when it comes to helping us identify suspects and keep Estherwood businesses taken care of. Your cooperation and support don’t go unnoticed—and you always come through when we ask.

01/03/2026

12/29/2025

Well we had thief running around at night. 🏃‍♂️🌃 PLEASE lock up your stuff and check your cameras. 🔒📸 Saturday night at midnight. 🕛 They went to Miller st and stole a generator that was running and was hooked up for lights. 💡🔌 They unplugged it and stole the generator. 😡🛠️

11/24/2025

The Estherwood police department was able to assist two families this Thanksgiving thanks to a generous donor who contributed to the department's efforts to provide for a family.

07/29/2025

Published: Jul. 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM CDT|Updated: 19 hours ago

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A wide range of new Louisiana laws passed during the 2025 Regular Legislative Session will officially take effect Friday (Aug. 1), impacting everything from criminal penalties and environmental policy to insurance, education, and everyday activities like hunting and driving.

Here’s a look at some of the most notable changes coming:

Public Safety & Crime
Act 26 (SB22): Creates the crime of theft of critical infrastructure, expanding protections for utilities and energy facilities.
Act 28 (SB38): Makes it a crime to steal gift cards or redemption codes.
Act 97 (SB58): Establishes the crime of child grooming, targeting predatory behavior.
Act 106 (SB98): Increases penalties for retail sale of nitrous oxide, commonly known as “whippets.”
Act 420 (SB101): Updates the law surrounding the illegal carrying of weapons.
Act 426 (SB128): Requires written use-of-force reports by law enforcement.
Act 416 (SB95): Expands electronic monitoring requirements for certain offenders.
Act 399 (SB15): Criminalizes actions that interfere with federal immigration enforcement.

Consumer & Civil
Act 41 (SB154): Bans the possession and distribution of kratom, a controversial herbal supplement.
Act 100 (SB66): Prohibits discrimination based on military status in education, employment, housing, and public accommodations.
Act 406 (SB34): Makes it a fraudulent insurance act to alter repair estimates without proper notice.
Act 465 (SB61): Regulates how credit scores can be used in setting personal insurance rates.
Act 110 (SB118): Excludes ABLE account deposits (for individuals with disabilities) from state income tax.

Traffic & Environment
Act 24 (SB11): Implements penalties for certain traffic offenses, including slow left lane drivers.
Act 107 (SB99): Clarifies the rules for traffic camera citations.
Act 407 (SB36) & Act 414 (SB73): Address carbon sequestration and storage regulations.
Act 95 (SB46): Bans the intentional release of chemicals into the atmosphere aimed at altering temperature.
Act 325 (SB88): Establishes a new state park in Terrebonne Parish.

A major change is about to hit roads across Louisiana, and it targets drivers who cruise in the left lane.

Fishing, Hunting, & Agriculture
Act 109 (SB106): Allows frogging at night.
Act 91 (SB23): Requires commercial fish sellers to record receipts.
Act 321 (SB69): Revises hunting and fishing license fees.
Act 94 (SB32): Limits liability in agriculture when using gypsum as a soil treatment.
Education & Schools
Act 449 (SB207): Requires all public high school students to have access to vocational and technical courses.
Act 469 (SB121): Mandates mental health screenings in schools.
Act 425 (SB126): Requires mapping data of school facilities to improve emergency response.
Act 100 (SB66): Also protects military service members in schools from discrimination.
Elections
Act 4 (SB90): Bans betting or wagering on elections in Louisiana.
Act 37 (SB80): Regulates exit polling procedures.
Act 89 (SB4): Allows campaign signs at public school athletic fields and gyms, provided they are paid for by the campaign.
These new laws represent a portion of more than 500 acts passed this year. A full list can be found on the Louisiana Legislature’s website.