Jennings Police Department

06/01/2026

🌟 Officer of the Month – June 2026 🌟

The Jennings Police Department is proud to recognize Detective Broussard as our Officer of the Month for June! 👮‍♂️🚔

Detective Broussard consistently demonstrates exceptional dedication, professionalism, and commitment to serving the citizens of Jennings. His leadership, strong work ethic, and willingness to go above and beyond make a lasting impact both within our department and throughout the community.

We are grateful for his continued service and unwavering commitment to keeping our city safe. His efforts do not go unnoticed, and this recognition is truly well deserved.

Please join us in congratulating Detective Broussard on this outstanding achievement! 🎉👏

05/31/2026

‼️‼️‼️ LOCATED ‼️‼️‼️

Update: Brett Dauzet has been located and is safe.

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Jennings Police Department is currently looking for Brett Dauzet of Marksville, LA who was last seen walking South near Cricket Wireless. Pictured is Dauzet prior to being reported missing and his last known clothing. Anyone with information or has seen him please contact 911 or the Police Department.

05/29/2026

✨️🚓The Jennings Police Department would like to congratulate PCO Cherie Broussard on being named Support Personnel of the Year and Det. Rodney Daigle on being named Officer of the Year.

These awards are a reflection of their hard work, dedication, professionalism, and commitment to serving both the department and the citizens of our community. Their efforts do not go unnoticed, and we are proud to have them representing the Jennings Police Department every day.

Please join us in congratulating PCO Broussard and Det. Daigle on these well-deserved honors!✨️🚓

05/28/2026

The Jennings Police Department would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the local businesses and community members who donated to help feed our officers during the Down Home Reunion over Memorial Day weekend.

The overwhelming outpour of support from our community does not go unnoticed and is greatly appreciated. Your generosity, encouragement, and continued backing mean so much to the men and women who proudly serve the City of Jennings each day.

Thank you for standing behind our officers and helping make this weekend a success. We are proud to serve such a supportive community.

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

Jennings Police Department Arrests.
May 18, 2026 – May 24, 2026

5/18/2026
UNNAMED JUVENILE of Jennings was arrested and transported to a Juvenile Facility for 11 counts 14:6299 Simple Burglary, 2 counts 14:60 Aggravated Burglary, 3 Counts 14:67.15 Theft of a Firearm and 14:27-6299 Attempted Simple Burglary.

XAVIER WASHINGTON of Jennings was arrested and booked into the Jefferson Davis Parish Jail for 13 counts 14:6299 Simple Burglary, 2 counts 14:60 Aggravated Burglary, 3 Counts 14:67.15 Theft of a Firearm and 2 counts 14:27-6299 Attempted Simple Burglary.

GRAYDEN COMEAUX of Jennings was arrested and booked into the Jefferson Davis Parish Jail for 12 counts 14:6299 Simple Burglary, 2 counts 14:60 Aggravated Burglary, 3 Counts 14:67.15 Theft of a Firearm and 2 counts 14:27-6299 Attempted Simple Burglary.

STOREY ROY of Jennings was arrested and released on a citation for 14:56 Simple Criminal Damage to Property.

5/19/2026
SAMUEL HANCOCK of Jennings was arrested and booked into the Jefferson Davis Parish Jail for 40:967 Prohibited Acts Schedule II, 40:1060.13 Sale, Distribution or Possession of Legend Drug without Prescription, 40:1023C Drug Paraphernalia and 32:304 Tail Lamps.

BRANDON ROUGEAU of Jennings was arrested and booked into the Jefferson Davis Parish Jail for 14:35.3 Domestic Abuse Battery.

CHANDLER BROUSSARD of Jennings was arrested and booked into the Jefferson Davis Parish Jail for 14:34.9L Aggravated Battery of a Dating Partner – Strangulation, 14:56 Simple Criminal Damage to Property and 14:122.2 Threatening a Public Official.

5/21/2026
MARKIEH MILLER of Jennings was arrested and transported to the Acadia Parish Jail for and Outstanding Warrant for an outside agency.

DMARCUS CHARLES of Jennings was arrested and booked into the Jefferson Davis Parish Jail for 14:37.7 Domestic Abuse Aggravated Assault, 14:56 Simple Criminal Damage to Property and 14:35.3 Domestic Abuse Battery.

JOSEPH GE**ER of Minnesota was arrested and released on a citation for 14:103 Disturbing the Peace and 14:108 Resisting an Officer Failure to Identify.

5/22/2026
ZAIBRUM GRIMES of Jennings was arrested and released on a citation for 14:59 Criminal Mischief.

CONNIE HALEY of Jennings was arrested and booked into the Jefferson Davis Parish Jail for 14:103/A3 Appearing in an Intoxicated Condition and 40:967 Prohibited Acts Schedule II.

CARL VINCENT of Jennings was arrested and released on a citation for 32:64 General Speed Law, 32:415 Operating Vehicle with Suspended License and 14:99 Reckless Operation of a Vehicle.

JOHN EDWARDS of Jennings was arrested and released on a citation for 14:99 Reckless Operation of a Vehicle, 32:65 Drag Racing and Racing on Public Roads and 32:61 Maximum Speed Limit.

TRAVIS FARTHING of Breaux Bridge was arrested and released on a citation for 14:103/A3 Appearing in an Intoxicated Condition and 14:108 Resisting an Officer.

5/23/2026
LONNIE GOLD of Jennings was arrested and booked into the Jefferson Davis Parish Jail for 14:108.B(C) Failure to Identify, 40:966 Distribution or Possession with Intent to Distribute Narcotic Drugs Listed in Schedule I; Possession of Ma*****na, 40:967 Prohibited Acts Schedule II, 32:53 Proper Equipment Required on Vehicle; Display of Plate, 32:353 No One Shall Modify Exhaust Systems, 32:322 Use of Multiple Beam Road Lighting Equipment and an Outstanding Warrant for an Outside Agency.

DEANDRE SOULARIE of Jennings was arrested and booked into the Jefferson Davis Parish Jail for 2 counts 14:35.3 Domestic Abuse Battery, 14:79 Violation of Protective Orders, 14:108.B.1.C31 Resist Arrest by refuse to ID, 14:108 Resisting an Officer and 40:966(M) Simple Possession of Ma*****na.

NICOLE BROWN of Jennings was arrested and released on a citation for 14:63 Criminal Trespass.

5/24/2026
BRIANA FONTENOT of Jennings was arrested and released on a citation for 14:59 Criminal Mischief.

05/21/2026

‼️‼️‼️Missing Juvenile has been located‼️‼️‼️

***UPDATE***

As of 12:16am, Officers have located the juvenile and is safe. Jennings Police Department wants to give thanks to Jennings Fire Department, Jeff Davis Sheriff’s Office, and Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office for their assistance.

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The Jennings Police Department is currently searching for Uriah Rochelle. Rochelle is 15 y/o and was last seen wearing a black jacket with backpack on E Nezpique. Contact the Police Department or tip line, 337-275-9002, if seen or with information.

05/18/2026

On behalf of Chief Semmes & all of our officers, we would like to thank and appreciate all of the businesses that donated to our amazing department during National Police Appreciation Week. Your generosity, support, and kindness mean so much to us, and we are truly grateful for everything you do for our department and community. 🚔💙

05/18/2026

***** UPDATE ****
At approximately 11:00 a.m. on May 18, 2026, the Jennings Police Department executed two search warrants in connection with the multiple vehicle burglaries that recently occurred within the city limits.

One search warrant was served at a residence on 5th Street, while the second was served at a residence on McKinley Street. As a result of the searches, officers recovered multiple fi****ms along with additional evidence connected to the burglaries.

At this time, a 15-year-old juvenile and a 17-year-old juvenile have been detained in connection with these crimes.

The Jennings Police Department would like to thank the public for the quick response to our previous post and for providing video footage that proved vital in identifying the suspects involved in these incidents.

Chief Semmes would also like to recognize the officers and detectives involved in this investigation for their outstanding work and dedication in bringing the case to a swift resolution within approximately three hours of receiving the video footage.

05/18/2026

The photo attached is one of the suspects in the recent vehicle burglaries. Please contact the Jennings Police Department if you are able to identify this subject or have any other information. We will update as we receive more photos and or videos.