Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office

09/15/2026

VENDORS WANTED! 🍂

We are now accepting vendors for our 2026 Seniors And Lawmen Together (SALT) Fall Health Expo on Tuesday, November 17, at the Lamar Dixon REV Building in Gonzales.

This annual event brings together hundreds of local seniors with businesses, organizations and health resources from throughout our community.

Interested in being a vendor? Complete the registration form and return it by November 4.

Download/print the registration form here:
https://ascension-sheriffs.files.svdcdn.com/production/Documents/2026-SALT-Expo-Flyer-and-Vendor-Registration.pdf?dm=1789492001

For more information, contact Sgt. Misty Turner at 225-621-8827 or [email protected].

09/15/2026

Update: Driver Identified in Hit-and-Run Investigation, Still Wanted

According to Sheriff Bobby Webre, deputies with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office are attempting to locate 20-year-old Kelvin Roel Gutierrez-Lara, who is wanted in connection with a hit-and-run crash that occurred on Saturday, August 15, at approximately 9:00 p.m., when a vehicle struck a pedestrian on Dutchtown Lane, leaving the pedestrian seriously injured, before fleeing the scene toward Highway 74.

The vehicle involved was ultimately located and collected. Deputies have since identified Gutierrez-Lara as the driver of the vehicle at the time of the crash and are now seeking the public’s help in locating him. The photograph below shows the vehicle and driver from the night of the crash.

Anyone who recognizes Gutierrez-Lara or has information that could help locate him is urged to contact the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office anonymously at 225-621-4636, by texting 847411 from any cellular device, or by contacting Capital Region Crime Stoppers at 225-344-STOP (7867). You must call Capital Region Crime Stoppers to be eligible for a cash reward.

This remains an active investigation, and details are limited at this time.

09/14/2026

Update: The roadway has reopened.

A downed telephone pole is blocking the roadway at East Bayou Road and Fourth Street.

The roadway is completely blocked at this time. There is currently no estimated time for the roadway to reopen.

Please avoid the area and use an alternate route if possible. We will provide an update when the roadway is reopened.

09/14/2026

On the Road and On the Rise!

Our brand-new recruiting unit is on the road, and we’re proud of the team behind it. Sergeant Heather Bagala, Recruiting Director, and Deputy Cassy Pavlinich continue to lead the charge in bringing great people to the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office.

The results speak for themselves: APSO is currently maintaining a 95% staffing level, with 95 new employees brought on board since January 2025. That’s something worth celebrating 👏🏼

Interested in joining our team? Apply here: https://ascensionsheriff.com/careers

Have questions about the hiring process? Contact our Recruiting Team at (225) 264-6766

09/14/2026

Update: The roadway has reopened.

Beco Road north of Stringer Bridge Road is currently closed due to a two-vehicle crash with moderate injuries.

We will provide an update when the roadway reopens.

09/13/2026

REWINDING IT BACK 📼🎸🚔✨

Enjoy our take on the trend, and honestly, we think our deputies pulled it off pretty well. We’ll let y’all be the judge…

09/13/2026

Happy National Grandparents Day! ❤️

Today, we recognize the grandparents who give so much of themselves every day, especially those who have stepped up to raise their grandchildren.

Through our Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program, we’re proud to support grandparents and families throughout our community.

If you’re a grandparent raising grandchildren, we invite you to join us for our monthly meetings, held August through May on the third Wednesday of each month.

🕥 10:30 a.m.
📍 APSO Study Commons
1221 Maginnis Street, Donaldsonville

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

Never Forget!

Today, we honor the 2,977 lives claimed during the attacks of 9/11. We also remember the heroic acts of the firefighters, EMS, law enforcement officers, as well as other civilians who immediately jumped into action to help, not knowing if they would return home to their families.

Sheriff Bobby Webre and the entire APSO family encourages you to take a moment today to reflect on the sacrifices made on September 11, 2001.

09/10/2026

Update: One Suspect Identified in Store Theft

Thanks to a Crime Stoppers tip, detectives have identified one of the two suspects wanted in connection with the July 16 theft at Circle K on LA 73.

Leonard Gaston, 62, of Baton Rouge, was arrested and charged with felony theft of $5,000 but less than $25,000. Detectives are still working to identify the second suspect.

View the original surveillance video here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1D8xzryvPq/

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the second suspect is asked to contact the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Property Crimes Unit at 225-621-8330 or 225-621-8331, text 847411 to our anonymous tip line, or call Capital Region Crime Stoppers at 225-344-STOP (7867). You must call Capital Region Crime Stoppers to be eligible for a cash reward.