St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office

10/14/2026

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SBSO DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY SET FOR OCT. 24

The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking residents to clear out their medicine cabinets and safely dispose of any unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications on Saturday, Oct. 24, as the Sheriff’s Office joins the annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., SBSO Narcotics Unit agents from the Special Investigations Division will be on hand at Walgreens, 100 W. Judge Perez Drive in Chalmette, at the corner of Paris Road, to collect unwanted medications.

Since its launch in 2010, the DEA-led initiative has successfully collected over 4.8 million pounds of prescription drugs nationwide.

If you’re unable to attend on Oct. 24, the Sheriff’s Office also offers a year-round medication drop box at the substation located at 4700 Paris Road in Chalmette.

10/13/2026

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Judge Seeber Bridge closure

According to Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), the Judge Seeber Bridge Claiborne Bridge on LA 39 will be closed to vehicular traffic in both directions for bridge inspection and repair:

🗓Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18
⏰6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily

The bridge will remain open to marine traffic.

Motorists can use St. Claude Avenue, Florida Avenue or Paris Road to enter and exit St. Bernard Parish. Please plan ahead and allow extra travel time.

10/09/2026

UPDATE: (Saturday 10:43 a.m.) Roadways in eastern St. Bernard that had standing water have now reopened.

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SBSO MONITORING CONDITIONS IN EASTERN ST. BERNARD

Winds associated with Hurricane Isaias have pushed some water onto roadways at the eastern end of St. Bernard Parish, including Shell Beach, Hopedale, Delacroix and along Florissant Highway, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office is closely monitoring conditions, with deputies on the ground in the area and ready to respond as needed.

Deputies are providing traffic control and patrolling areas inside levee protection where RVs are parked.

Please do not drive on roads covered in water. Keep roadways clear for emergency vehicles and follow directions from deputies.

SBSO will continue monitoring the situation and providing updates as needed.

10/09/2026

🎄🌶️ Chili, Christmas & Family Fun! 🎅⛸️

Join us October 24th for the C.O.P.S. for Christmas Chili Cook Off Fundraiser!

Enjoy delicious chili, ice skating, pictures with Santa, kids’ activities, music, and more! 🎶🎨

❤️ Come have some fun while helping make Christmas brighter for local families!

10/09/2026

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SBSO featured in HBO cold-case documentary

St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief John Doran and Retired Maj. Mark Jackson’s work on a decades-old St. Bernard Parish cold case will be featured in “The Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story,” a THREE-PART documentary series airing at 8 p.m. Central time on HBO Max on the following dates:

📺 Sunday, Oct. 11
📺 Sunday, Oct. 18
📺 Sunday, Oct. 25

The series examines the 1985 murder of Dorothy Thompson and the investigation that followed, including SBSO efforts to reopen and solve the case.

🔗Visit the link below for the documentary trailer.

The past never stays buried.A haunting exploration of a community...

10/07/2026

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SBSO PARTICIPATES IN NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME

More than two dozen parties were held Tuesday, Oct. 6 across St. Bernard Parish to celebrate National Night Out Against Crime.

Sheriff Pohlmann and deputies from various divisions attended the events throughout the parish to visit with residents, answer questions about law enforcement issues, offer crime prevention tips and stress the importance of everyone working together to keep our community safe.

Thank you to everyone who hosted a gathering or came out to spend time with neighbors and deputies. These connections strengthen the partnership between law enforcement and the community we proudly serve.

10/02/2026

🚨🚨🚨UPDATE: Dallas Gardener is now in custody.
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SBSO ISSUES ARREST WARRANT FOR SECOND SUSPECT IN ARABI ATTEMPTED ARMED ROBBERY

The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office has identified the second suspect in the Aug. 10, 2026 attempted armed robbery in Arabi and are actively seeking his whereabouts, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Bureau have issued an arrest warrant for Dallas Gardener, 18, of the 1600 block of Lamanche Street in New Orleans, for attempted armed robbery.

Vito Odom, 20, of the 1300 block of Charbonnet Street in New Orleans, also was arrested in the case on Tuesday, Sept. 29, with assistance from the New Orleans Police Department.

☎️Anyone with information about Gardener’s whereabouts is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at (504) 271-2501 or the CIB tip hotline at (504) 271-TIPS (8477). Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash award through Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans.

Shortly after midnight on Aug. 10, SBSO deputies responded to a business in the 6700 block of St. Claude Avenue after receiving a report of an injured man seeking help.

Investigators learned the man had been walking in the 900 block of Mehle Street when two masked individuals approached him and demanded his cellphone and wallet.

When the victim refused, a struggle ensued, and he sustained injuries. The suspects fled on foot without taking any of his belongings.

The victim made his way to a nearby business, where an employee contacted the Sheriff’s Office. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

10/02/2026

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SBSO DEPUTIES GRADUATE FROM P.O.S.T. SCHOOL

Three St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies graduated Oct. 1 from the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office Peace Officers Standards and Training, or P.O.S.T. School, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

Congratulations to graduates: Dep. Ariel Espiritu and Dep. Trinity Frey, both of the Communications Division 9-1-1 Center, and Dep. Hunter Taylor of the Reserve Division.

Sheriff Pohlmann congratulated the new deputies on their accomplishments, saying he’s proud of their hard work and dedication.

“Completing P.O.S.T. school is no easy task,” the Sheriff said. “We’re proud of the hard work that brought you to this day and wish you continued success as you serve your community.”

09/30/2026

🚔🎄👨‍🍳C.O.P.S. FOR CHRISTMAS STILL NEEDS CHILI COOK-OFF TEAMS

The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office is still looking for teams to compete in this year’s COPS For Christmas Chili Cook-Off in October.

Think your chili has what it takes to take home the title? Get your team together and sign up! 🏆🔥🌶️

👨‍🍳 Team spots are $150 so grab your friends, family, coworkers or organization, break out your best chili recipe and come compete for bragging rights while helping a great cause!

📧 To sign up a team, email [email protected].

🚔⭐️🎄 C.O.P.S. FOR CHRISTMAS CHILI COOK-OFF
🗓️ Saturday, Oct. 24
⏰ 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
📍 Aycock Barn, 409 Aycock St., Old Arabi

🎟️ Admission: $20 for ages 13 and older
👧 Children 12 and under are FREE
🌶️ All-you-can-eat chili
🌭 Hot dogs
🥤 Water and soft drinks
🎶Music
🛍Vendors selling items
🎨 Face painting
⛸❄️Ice skating rink $10 all-day pass

📧 🎟To purchase admission wristbands in advance, send an email to [email protected].

🎁❤️💚Proceeds from the event benefit C.O.P.S. for Christmas (Caring Officers Provide Smiles), which helps provide local families in need with toys, food, clothing, household necessities, toiletries and other items during the Christmas season.

09/30/2026

🚨🚧 ⚠️TRAFFIC ADVISORY: JUDGE SEEBER BRIDGE FULL CLOSURE

According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), the Judge Seeber Claiborne Avenue Bridge (LA 39) will be fully closed to vehicular traffic in both directions for bridge inspection and repairs, weather permitting:

🗓Saturday, Oct. 3 and Sunday, Oct. 4
⏰6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day

The bridge will remain open to marine traffic.

Motorists should use St. Claude Avenue, Florida Avenue or Paris Road to enter and exit the parish and allow extra travel time during this period.