09/09/2026
TWO ARRESTED FOLLOWING DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE AND HOME INVASION IN HOUMA
September 9, 2026
Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet announced the arrests of two individuals in connection with a domestic disturbance and home invasion at a residence in the 100 block of Property Court in Houma. Brent Micah Crochet, 30, of Gray, and Rachel Ann Smiley, 45, of Cut Off, were arrested on multiple charges stemming from the investigation.
On Monday, September 7, shortly after 6:00 p.m., Deputies with the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division responded to a residence on Property Court following a report of a physical disturbance involving relatives. When Deputies arrived, they contacted an adult male and female who exhibited visible injuries believed to have resulted from the confrontation.
Through further investigation, Deputies learned that Smiley, who is related to the female victim, arrived at the residence with Crochet. Deputies were told that an argument began between the suspects and victims before escalating into a physical disturbance, which took place when Crochet and Smiley allegedly forced their way into the home. The victims provided Deputies with information about the incident, and evidence located at the scene was consistent with their statements. Deputies determined that Crochet and Smiley left the area before their arrival, and could not immediately be located.
A short time later, Crochet was located at his residence with assistance from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office and taken into custody without incident. Crochet was arrested on two counts of Home Invasion and transported to the Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex. Crochet was later released on a $10,000.00 bond by local judges.
Smiley was subsequently located at a business in Lafourche Parish and taken into custody with assistance from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office. Smiley was transported to the Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex and booked on charges of Domestic Abuse Battery, two counts of Home Invasion, and multiple outstanding Failure to Appear warrants. She was later released on a $15,000.00 bond by local judges.
The identities of the victims are not being released.
Sheriff Soignet said, “Domestic violence incidents are incredibly difficult for victims, their families, and everyone affected by them. We ask for patience, compassion, and peace for all involved as our Deputies complete this investigation. I commend the members of our Patrol Division for their professionalism and diligent work, as well as the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office for its assistance in safely locating both suspects. Our parish is safer because of the commitment demonstrated by these law-enforcement professionals.”
ALL ARRESTED PERSONS ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY
