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08/25/2026

Public Service Announcement: Anyone who has outstanding Advalorem taxes (immovable property taxes) should know that the deadline to pay such tax debt is at 10 A. M. tomorrow, August 26, 2026. At that time, the tax lien auction will be held. Failure to pay the tax debt prior to the tax lien auction will result in significantly higher costs being attached to outstanding tax bills.

DATE: THURSDAY AUGUST 20, 2026TO: ALL MEDIA OUTLETSFROM: SHERIFF LELAND FALCONSUBJECT: DOMEST...
08/20/2026

DATE: THURSDAY AUGUST 20, 2026
TO: ALL MEDIA OUTLETS
FROM: SHERIFF LELAND FALCON
SUBJECT: DOMESTIC INCIDENT WITH CHILD ENDANGERMENT –
DANIEL J. PLAISANCE, JR., AMANDA KAY FONTENOT

PAINCOURTVILLE– Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon reports the arrests of Daniel J. Plaisance, Jr., 37, of 119 Claiborne St., Pierre Part, La., and Amanda K. Fontenot, 45, of 119 Claiborne St., Pierre Part, La., on felony charges arising from a domestic incident on Wednesday at a retail business establishment east of Paincourtville.

Deputies were dispatched to the location in reference to a disturbance and made contact with the parties involved, now identified as Daniel J. Plaisance, Jr., and Amanda K. Fontenot. Deputies initiated an investigation and received information indicating that Plaisance and Fontenot had engaged in a physical altercation.

Deputies observed Daniel J. Plaisance, Jr., threatening Amanda K. Fontenot. At the time of the incident, there was a minor present.

At the conclusion of the investigation, deputies did determine that Plaisance and Fontenot were in a domestic relationship at the time of this incident and had engaged in the crime of domestic abuse battery upon each other.

Daniel J. Plaisance, Jr. was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center on charges of:
*Domestic Abuse Battery with Child Endangerment
*Resisting an Officer

Amanda K. Fontenot was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center on charges of:
* Domestic Abuse Battery with Child Endangerment

Daniel J. Plaisance, Jr. and Amanda Kay Fontenot remain incarcerated pending bond hearings.

For additional information concerning this News Release, contact Sheriff Leland Falcon or Public Information Officer, Lonny Cavalier at (985) 498-9353 or (985) 369-2912.

08/19/2026

La. 70 in the affected area is now open.

08/19/2026

Public Service Announcement: La. 70 between La.996 and La.69 is closed for vehicle recovery. Westbound traffic on La. 70 should detour at La.996 to La.69 then back to La.70. Southbound traffic on La. 69 attempting to turn east onto La.70 should detour to La.996 then to La.1000 to La.1, or to La.70 then east onto La.70. Traffic is expected to be affected for another hour.

DATE: WEDNESDAY AUGUST 19, 2026TO: ALL MEDIA OUTLETSFROM: SHERIFF LELAND FALCONSUBJECT: TRAFFI...
08/19/2026

DATE: WEDNESDAY AUGUST 19, 2026
TO: ALL MEDIA OUTLETS
FROM: SHERIFF LELAND FALCON
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC STOP, FUGITIVE ARREST, DRUG LAW
VIOLATION – JOHN JOSEPH DEMARCO,
KAYLA MARIE MCNEELY

BAYOU L’OURSE – Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon reports the arrests of John Joseph Demarco, 36, of 115 Elaine St. Bayou L’Ourse, La., and Kayla Marie McNeely, 34, of 115 Elaine St. Bayou L’Ourse, La., on criminal charges following a traffic stop on Elaine Street.

A uniformed patrol deputy observed a vehicle with multiple licensing and equipment violations and executed a stop of that vehicle. The deputy made contact with the driver now identified as John Joseph Demarco and engaged the driver in an officer / violator interview. The deputy determined that John Joseph Demarco was driving under a suspended driver’s license.

During a criminal warrants check of all occupants of the vehicle, deputies determined that John Joseph Demarco was wanted on a fugitive warrant from the St, Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office. Demarco was arrested.

The deputy noted unusual behavior by a female passenger now identified as Kayla Marie McNeely. The deputy provided instructions to McNeely of which she failed to follow. During questioning, McNeely acknowledged that there was methamphetamine in her purse. The methamphetamine was seized. Kayla Marie McNeely was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center on charges of:
*Possession of Methamphetamine

Kayla Marie McNeely remains incarcerated pending a bond hearing.

John Joseph Demarco was booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center on charges of:
*Fugitive Warrant – Failure to Appear – St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office
*Driving under a Suspended Driver’s License

John Joseph Demarco remains incarcerated pending transfer to the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office.

For additional information concerning this News Release, contact Sheriff Leland Falcon or Public Information Officer, Lonny Cavalier at (985) 498-9353 or (985) 369-2912.

08/19/2026

The Office Of Motor Vehicles in Napoleonville will be closed beginning next week and will remain closed until October 15, 2026 for renovations. If you need to conduct business with Office Of Motor Vehicles you can do so at main branches in Gonzales, Morgan City, or Thibodaux.

DATE: TUESDAY AUGUST 18, 2026TO: ALL MEDIA OUTLETSFROM: SHERIFF LELAND FALCONSUBJECT: ...
08/18/2026

DATE: TUESDAY AUGUST 18, 2026
TO: ALL MEDIA OUTLETS
FROM: SHERIFF LELAND FALCON
SUBJECT: ARREST WARRANT, DRUG LAW VIOLATION –
I.C.E. ARREST - TOBY KEITH GROS

NAPOLEONVILLE – Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon reports the arrest of Toby Keith Gros, 28, of 1360 Highway 401, Napoleonville, La., on felony drug charges while deputies executed an arrest warrant on Gros Monday evening.

Deputies assigned to the I.C.E. Detail went to Attakapas Landing on LA.401 after receiving information that Toby Keith Gros was at that location and was wanted on a fugitive warrant from Lafourche Parish. Deputies confirmed the warrant and made contact with Toby Keith Gros. Deputies noted an odor of suspected ma*****na emitting from Gros vehicle. Deputies requested consent to search Gros vehicle, which was granted.

During the search process, deputies seized a quantity of meth-amphetamine. Deputies located prescription ma*****na which was not seized.

Toby Keith Gros was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center on charges of:
*Possession of Meth-amphetamine
*Fugitive Warrant – Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office for Violation of a
Protective Order

Toby Keith Gros remains incarcerated pending a bond hearing.

For additional information concerning this News Release, contact Sheriff Leland Falcon or Public Information Officer, Lonny Cavalier at (985) 498-9353 or (985) 369-2912.

DATE: TUESDAY AUGUST 18, 2026TO: ALL MEDIA OUTLETSFROM: SHERIFF LELAND FALCONSUBJECT: DISTURBAN...
08/18/2026

DATE: TUESDAY AUGUST 18, 2026
TO: ALL MEDIA OUTLETS
FROM: SHERIFF LELAND FALCON
SUBJECT: DISTURBANCE – HOME INVASION-UNAUTHORIZED
ENTRY – ALESSIE ELIZABETH LANDRY,
THOMAS JAMES GUILLOT, JR.

BELLE ROSE– Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon reports the arrests of Alessie Elizabeth Landry, 41, of 131 Verda Street, Pierre Part, La., and Thomas James Guillot, Jr., 45, of 215 Paradise Alley, Donaldsonville, La., on felony charges arising from an incident on Thursday night.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 100 Block of Millien Dr. near Belle Rose in reference to a disturbance. Deputies made contact with the complainant who advised that Alessie Elizabeth Landry had entered her home without authorization and began beating her. Alessie Elizabeth Landry then allegedly took the complainants’ dog. At the time of the incident, Alessie Elizabeth Landry was accompanied by her domestic partner now identified as Thomas James Guillot, Jr.

Deputies initiated an investigation and determined that the complainant had sustained injuries which corroborated the complainant’s allegations. It was further determined that Thomas James Guillot, Jr., had entered the residence with Alessie Elizabeth Landry and that entry was made without authorization.

As the investigation progressed deputies further determined that Thomas James Guillot, Jr., had offered the complainant money to recant her statements she made to investigating officers as it relates to this investigation.

At the conclusion of the investigation, deputies secured arrest warrants for Alessie Elizabeth Landry.

Alessie Elizabeth Landry was arrested on Sunday and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center on charges of:
*Home Invasion
*Simple Battery
*Detainer -Probation / Parole Violation

Alessie Elizabeth Landry remains incarcerated pending a bond hearing on the home invasion charge and was ordered held without bond on the probation / Parole Detainer.

Thomas James Guillot, Jr., was arrested on Sunday and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center on charges of:
*Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling
*Obstruction Of Justice

Thomas James Guillot, Jr., remains incarcerated pending a bond hearing.

DATE: MONDAY AUGUST 17, 2026TO: ALL MEDIA OUTLETSFROM: SHERIFF LELAND FALCONSUBJECT: DOMESTIC D...
08/17/2026

DATE: MONDAY AUGUST 17, 2026
TO: ALL MEDIA OUTLETS
FROM: SHERIFF LELAND FALCON
SUBJECT: DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE -
JOSHUA NEHEMIAH RATCLIFF

PAINCOURTVILLE– Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon reports the arrest of Joshua Nehemiah Ratcliff, 25, of 139 Champ Lane, Belle Rose, La., on felony charges arising from a domestic incident at a residence in the 200 Block of Daggs Street on Friday.

Deputies were dispatched to the location in reference to a disturbance.

Deputies made contact with the complainant now identified as Joshua Nehemiah Ratcliff who advised that an individual at the residence was threatening him with a gun.

Deputies initiated an investigation and, in the process, obtained video surveillance evidence which provided information identifying Joshua Nehemiah Ratcliff as the aggressor. Ratcliff had been residing at the home with a domestic partner and engaged in domestic abuse. At the time of the abuse, there was a minor child present.

Deputies completed their investigation and arrested Joshua Nehemiah Ratcliff. During a search incidental to arrest, deputies seized synthetic ma*****na from the person of Ratcliff. Deputies also seized a large caliber firearm from his personal possessions.

Joshua Nehemiah Ratcliff was booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center on charges of:
*Domestic Abuse Battery with Child Endangerment
*Possession of Synthetic Ma*****na (Cannabinoids)
*Simple Assault

Joshua Nehemiah Ratcliff was released after posting a $25,000 Commercial bond.

For additional information concerning this News Release, contact Sheriff Leland Falcon or Public Information Officer, Lonny Cavalier at (985) 498-9353 or (985) 369-2912.

DATE: FRIDAY AUGUST 14, 2026TO: ALL MEDIA OUTLETSFROM: SHERIFF LELAND FALCONSUBJECT: FIRST DEG...
08/14/2026

DATE: FRIDAY AUGUST 14, 2026
TO: ALL MEDIA OUTLETS
FROM: SHERIFF LELAND FALCON
SUBJECT: FIRST DEGREE MURDER OF A THREE YEAR OLD CHILD –
BERNARD JR FLEANDER

BELLE ROSE – Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon reports the arrest of Bernard JR Fleander, 26, of 6751 Highway 308, Belle Rose, La., on charges of first-degree murder related to the death of a 3 year old Belle Rose girl.

At approximately 3:20 A.M. Thursday morning, deputies were dispatched to Assumption Community Hospital in Napoleonville in reference to a child whom had been transported to the facility by a male subject. The child was unresponsive and medical personnel immediately instituted life saving measures which were unsuccessful. The child was pronounced dead a short time later.

Detectives initiated an investigation and learned that the child had been transported to the hospital by an individual now identified as Bernard JR Fleander who was caring for the child as well as other children. Bernard JR Fleander is not the biological father of the deceased child. Detectives observed significant injuries throughout the child’s body.

Detectives executed a search warrant upon the residence located at 6751 Highway 308, Belle Rose, La. Detectives interviewed witnesses who were present at the home when the incident occurred.

The child’s body was transported to a forensic facility where an autopsy was conducted. The manner of death was classified as homicide.

Bernard JR Fleander was detained as part of the investigation.

As the investigation progressed into Thursday afternoon, detectives secured an arrest warrant for Bernard JR Fleander.

On Thursday afternoon, Bernard JR Fleander was arrested and booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center on charges of:
*First Degree Murder
*Failure to Appear – Assumption Parish – Simple Battery

Bernard JR Fleander remains incarcerated pending a bond hearing.
While the investigation continues, no additional arrests are anticipated.

For additional information concerning this News Release, contact Sheriff Leland Falcon or Public Information Officer, Lonny Cavalier at (985) 498-9353 or (985) 369-2912.

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