Westwego Police Department

07/18/2026

🚨 COOLING SHELTER NOW OPEN 🚨

The Westwego Police Department wants to make sure our community stays safe during this extreme heat.

The Westwego Senior Center is open and available as a cooling shelter for any residents who are currently without electricity.

📍 Location: Westwego Senior Center
701 4th St.

If you or someone you know is without power and needs a safe place to cool off, please come by. Bring water, any needed medications, and anything else you may need for a few hours.

Please check on elderly neighbors, family members, and anyone with health conditions who may be especially vulnerable to the heat.

Stay safe, Westwego! 💙

06/29/2026

The Westwego Police Department extends our deepest condolences to the Town of Jean Lafitte Police Department and the family of Chief Marcell Rodriguez on his passing.

Chief Rodriguez dedicated his life to serving and protecting the community he loved — a true servant leader who made a lasting impact on the people of Jean Lafitte and the law enforcement family across Jefferson Parish.

He will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, his officers, and the entire Jean Lafitte community during this difficult time.

06/03/2026

03/18/2026

The United Cajun Navy participated in an early morning meeting with several leadership members from the City of New Orleans, including Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Michael Harrison, NOHSEP Director Darrick Heason, and Emma Skilbred.

During that meeting, UCN was made aware of a missing child alert involving a 14 year old juvenile believed to be in danger. Incident Commander Josh Gill immediately distributed the information to team members, who began searching for the missing child.

By the evening, the team successfully located and made contact with Ja’niyah Price. She was found in the company of two adult males, and all parties were brought to a secure location to await law enforcement.

UCN then contacted the Westwego Police Department and the New Orleans Police Department to assist with the recovery of the missing juvenile. We are deeply grateful to our partners at the Westwego Police Department for their quick, professional, and courteous response.

Because of this coordinated effort, a family was given closure in the safe recovery of their child. An arrest was also made on a prior warrant involving one of the adult males, who had previously been accused of having relations with a juvenile.

This outcome reflects the power of partnership, rapid communication, and decisive action when the safety of a child is at stake.

03/06/2026

The Westwego Police Department is currently accepting applications for Police Officer.
Starting salary after one year is $55,792.

Benefits include:
Retirement
Medical Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Take-Home Vehicle

Apply online or at the Westwego Police Department.

01/31/2026

The men and women of the Westwego Police Department send our heartfelt condolences to the family of JPSO Deputy Christopher Ohlmeyer. Deputy Ohlmeyer was tragically killed in the line of duty following a traffic crash on his JPSO motorcycle. Please keep Deputy Ohlmeyer’s family and the JPSO in your prayers during this very difficult time.

01/26/2026

Due to the potential for hazardous driving conditions caused by freezing temperatures, the Lapalco Boulevard Bridge over Bayou Segnette will be closed in both directions beginning tonight (Sunday, January 25, 2026) at 8 p.m.

The bridge will remain closed until the Jefferson Parish Department of Public Works determines it is safe to reopen. For more information, contact Brook Burmaster in the Streets Department at (504) 349-5800.

01/20/2026

Just two days after his birthday 9 years ago, Ofc. Michael Louviere was killed in the line of duty. Those that knew him, think of him often, but today we especially remember Michael and continue to pray for him and his family. We will never forget Michael and the sacrifice he made for the citizens of Westwego, Jefferson Parish and the United States of America.

01/18/2026

We would like to take a moment and wish our fallen hero , Ofc. Michael Louviere, a happy heavenly birthday. Michael would have been 35 years old today. .

12/31/2025

Happy New Year Westwego!

As we welcome the New Year, please remember to celebrate responsibly. Drive sober, watch out for one another, and help keep our community safe. We wish everyone a happy, healthy, and safe New Year! 🚓✨