Thibodaux Chief of Police Bryan Zeringue announced the arrest of Xiuli Sun (A/F, 47), of Thibodaux, LA for Prostitution by Massage.
On Thursday, April 20th, 2023, shortly before 1:00 p.m., Narcotics Investigators with the Thibodaux Police Department conducted an undercover “Operation Full Service” at a local Massage Parlor in the 100 block of Talbot Avenue. This was followed by a lengthy investigation after learning of possible suspicious activity in January 2023. Investigators learned of a similar massage parlor connected to the one in Thibodaux being operated in Morgan City, LA. Investigators collaborated with investigators from the Morgan City Police Department in a joint investigation.
During the investigation, investigators learned that the business was listed on multiple websites which are commonly used for escorts, massage parlors, and prostitution. Based on all information collected during the investigation, an undercover officer was sent into the business, where a massage was negotiated with the operator/masseuse of the business.
Xiuli Sun was later identified as the target of the investigation. During the course of the massage, Xiuli Sun negotiated and offered additional services of a sexual nature for an added cost. Investigators with the Thibodaux Police Department with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations entered the business and executed a search warrant where additional evidence was obtained corroborating the illegal activity. U.S. Currency connected to this activity was located and seized.
Xiuli Sun was arrested for Prostitution by Massage. The investigation into the activity of the massage parlor is ongoing and additional arrests may follow. Xiuli Sun is awaiting court proceedings.
A similar operation was conducted simultaneously by the Morgan Police Department regarding the massage parlor in their area. Please refer to the Morgan City Police Department for details of their investigation.
Chief Zeringue would like to thank all agencies who assisted and continue to assist in this investigation.
Thibodaux Police Chief Bryan Zeringue announced that a subject’s body was recovered during the early morning hours of March 1, 2023, following a search in Bayou Lafourche.
Shortly after 10:30 p.m. on February 28, 2023, the Thibodaux Police Department was contacted by the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office, requesting assistance with a vehicle pursuit that was headed toward the Thibodaux City Limits. Members of our agency intercepted the pursuit and assisted with it until the suspect vehicle turned on to the Jackson Street Bridge. During this time, members of both agencies witnessed the driver of the vehicle later identified as the deceased (Calvin Johnson B/M 30 YOA) exit the still moving vehicle and leap from the railing of the bridge into Bayou Lafourche. Once entering the water, the subject did surface at some point but appeared that he was having difficulty staying above water. Officers then entered the water in an attempt to render aid at which time the subject was no longer visible above water and was unable to be located.
With assistance from the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office, Louisiana State Police, Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office & Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department, first responders searched for hours in attempt to locate the missing suspect.
Utilizing equipment and man power from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Water Patrol, St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office K-9 Division (Cadaver Dog) and lighting from the Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department, members of the Thibodaux Police Department were able to recover the deceased body of Calvin Johnson shortly after 2:00 a.m. not far from the area he was last seen. The deceased was turned over to Lafourche Parish Coroner’s Office pending an autopsy to rule cause of death.
The investigation into the pursuit that was initiated by the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office, along with a search warrant of the vehicle he was operating is still being conducted by the two agencies. Chief Zeringue would like to thank all the agencies who assisted with the initial incident, recovery and the ongoing investigation. More information will be released as it can be made available to the public.
As we prepare for the 2023 Mardi Gras, Thibodaux Chief of Police Bryan Zeringue has some important information to share with our community partners about this year’s Mardi Gras parades.
Krewe of Shaka – 2-12-23 @ 12:30 PM
Krewe of Ambrosia – 2-12-23 @ 2:00 PM
Krewe of Cleophas – 2-19-23 @ 12:30 PM
Krewe of Chronos – 2-19-23 @ Immediately Following Cleophas
Krewe of Ghana – 2-21-23 @ 1:00 PM (Fat Tuesday)
The Krewe’s of Shaka, Ambrosia, Cleophas & Chronos will all start and end at Nicholls State University. Parades will start on Audubon Ave. at Afton St. proceeding north. Turn left onto Menard St. headed west. Turn right onto Canal Blvd. headed north until W.2nd St., then turn left onto W.2nd St. Proceed onto La.1 to Jackson St. South on Jackson St. merging into Canal Blvd. U-turn at the first intersection with Canal Blvd. headed back north on Canal Blvd. Turn right onto Gerald T. Peltier. Turn left onto Bayou Ln. headed north, then right on Menard. Turn right on Audubon to finish at NSU.
The Krewe of Ghana will start on Iris St. @M.L.K. Park west to Rock St. Turn left on Rock St., then right on School St. School St. to Canal Blvd., then right and immediately onto St. Charles St. headed north. Turn left on Menard St. to Canal Blvd. then right up to W.2nd St. Turn left on W.2nd St. headed west to La. 1. La 1. To Jackson St., then left south on Jackson St. U-turn at the intersection of Jackson St. and Canal Blvd. headed north. Turn right on Gerald T. Peltier, headed east until ending back at @M.L.K. Park (M.L.K. Bouleavrd).
Like years past, Peltier Park will be open and the public is highly encouraged to take advantage of this family oriented area. We would like to remind our community partners that campers will be limited to parking lots only on Peltier Park Property/Grounds. In addition, glass containers will not be allowed on any City Property along the parade route, including Peltier Park and all City Property that boards it. For further direction on glass containers related to the parade route inside the City Limits of Thibodaux, the City Ordinance pertaining to this section is attached.
It shall be unlawful for any person to use or possess any type of glass container within a distance of five hundred (500) feet of a carnival parade route, two (2) hours prior, during, and one (1) hour following a carnival parade. This section excludes businesses, private residences, and private property that are not burdened with a public right-of-way, located within this defined area.
(Ord. No. 2163, 9-2-03)
Cleanup of all trash and/or food and seafood is expected. Garbage containers will be placed throughout the route and are expected to be used not only at Peltier Park, but also on the entire route.
We would like to remind our community partners to only park in designated areas throughout the route. There will be marked “NO PARKING” signs displayed along the entire route. We also ask all parade goers to lock their vehicles and remove all valuables when leaving their vehicle unattended.
We remind parents and adults to monitor their children closely. If something falls short of the barricade, do not put a child or yourself over the barricade to try to approach a moving float.
The Thibodaux Police Department will be assisted by other Law Enforcement Agencies during this Mardi Gras season, to help with logistical and safety measures. If alcohol is in your plans, please be sure to designate someone who is sober to be the designated driver. With assistance from numerous outside Agencies, Chief Bryan Zeringue assures the public that we will be utilizing every asset available to cover traffic points, bicycle patrol and floating perimeter units.
Underage drinking will be strictly enforced along the route and at the after parties. Remember, glass containers are prohibited along the parade route and on all City Streets and City right-of-ways.
Pedestrians will be allowed to gather on the median of Canal Boulevard, but no vehicles will be allowed to be parked there. No vendors will be allowed on City Streets and City right-of-ways. The Nest Furniture parking lot will be closed and barricaded to prohibit parking, loitering and/or gathering of pedestrians.
Safety Tips:
DON’T park along the posted routes, in front of driveways, fire hydrants, or anywhere you would not normally be allowed to park. And be sure to lock your vehicle!
Keep your children close, and don’t let them wander off. Be sure that they know to stay behind the parade barricades.
Remember, the Neutral Ground (median) is public property, and it is illegal to block off areas for private use.
Glass containers are prohibited along parade routes.
Don’t ever try to rush out into the middle of the parade route to grab beads.
Travel together, communicate where you are going, and try to designate a meeting spot with friends and family.
Chief Zeringue encourages all parade goers to enjoy the festivities, but utilize all safety precautions. Lock your vehicles and hide and/or remove valuables from plain view. Watch for pedestrians, cyclists, and other motorists. Don’t let anyone who is impaired drive or walk alone.
Chief Zeringue and the Thibodaux Police Department wishes everyone a safe and Happy Mardi Gras Season!
Thibodaux Chief of Police Bryan Zeringue announced the arrest of Kailan Johnson (B/M, 22), of Vacherie, La for Second Degree Murder (Felony) & Carl Shelvin (B/M, 28), of Gray, La for Second Degree Murder (Felony).
Late yesterday evening, (Thursday, January 12, 2023), suspects from two recent homicide investigations were taken into custody. One arrest stems from a homicide that took place on the night of January 1, 2023, in the 900 block of St. Charles Street (Johnson) and another homicide took place on January 8, 2023, in the 800 block of Narrow Street (Shelvin). Both homicides took the lives of two adult black males, whose identity is still being withheld.
It has been confirmed that the two homicide investigations are not related. These incidents remain under investigation, while detectives continue to work around the clock. A suspected motive of the shootings is being withheld at this time, in attempt to protect the integrity of the investigations. Future arrests in both cases are not being ruled out. More information will be released as it can be made available to the public. Chief Zeringue would like to thank the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office, St. James Parish Sheriff’s Office, Houma Police Department and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for their vital assistance thus far in these investigations.
Both suspects were transported to the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex, where they are being held on a $5,000,000.00 bond per suspect.
Chief Zeringue is still encouraging our community partners to come forward with any information you may have regarding the incident. If you have any information regarding this incident, please submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers Bayou Region by phone at 1-800-743-7433 or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org. Tips can also be submitted using the P3 Tips app on your mobile device. If you submit a tip through Crime Stoppers, tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 in cash if the information leads to an arrest.
Thibodaux Police Chief Bryan Zeringue reported detectives are investigating a homicide that took place in the 800 block of Narrow Street shortly before midnight last night (January 8, 2023). Thus far, it has been confirmed that one subject whose identity is being withheld at this time was shot on scene during the incident. The victim was driven to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injures. This incident remains under investigation and more information will be released as the investigation continues. Chief Zeringue is asking community partners to come forward with any information you may have regarding the incident.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers Bayou Region by phone at 1-800-743-7433 or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org. Tips can also be submitted using the P3 Tips app on your mobile device. If you submit a tip through Crime Stoppers, tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 in cash if the information leads to an arrest.
Thibodaux Chief of Police Bryan Zeringue announced the arrest of Brandon Benoit (W/M, 37), of Thibodaux, LA for Attempted Armed Robbery (Felony), Criminal Trespass, Resisting an Officer and two Drug & Theft (Related) 17th JDC Contempt of Court Warrants.
On Friday, January 6th, 2023, shortly before 12:00 p.m., Thibodaux Police Officers responded to a report of an Attempted Armed Robbery in progress, located at a business in the 600 block of N. Canal Boulevard.
While Thibodaux Police Officers were responding to the incident, the suspect in the Attempted Armed Robbery fled on foot toward the Rienzi Subdivision. The suspect, who was positively identified as Brandon Benoit by the business employees, was seen entering the residential area of the subdivision by responding officers. After losing sight of Mr. Benoit several times during the search, he was eventually located hiding in the rear yard of a residence. Mr. Benoit then led police in a short foot chase, but was quickly apprehended without incident.
The investigation revealed that Mr. Benoit, armed with a knife had entered the place of business and made threating statements to employees while inquiring about cash in the business. Mr. Benoit was unsuccessful and was lured out the business, where employees were able to lock the door. It was also learned that the knife used in the Attempted Armed Robbery was a stolen weapon from a nearby Big Box Store, where Mr. Benoit stole the knife and several other items shortly before committing the Attempted Armed Robbery.
Chief Zeringue would like to thank the community for their patience and understanding, while officers attempted to search and subdue the suspect.
Mr. Benoit was transported to the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex, where he remains. No bond has yet been set.
Thibodaux Police Chief Bryan Zeringue reported detectives are investigating a homicide that took place in the 900 block of St. Charles Street shortly before midnight last night. Thus far, it has been confirmed that one subject whose identity is being withheld at this time was shot and killed on scene during the incident. This incident remains under investigation and more information will be released as the investigation continues. Chief Zeringue is asking community partners to come forward with any information you may have regarding the incident.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers Bayou Region by phone at 1-800-743-7433 or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org. Tips can also be submitted using the P3 Tips app on your mobile device. If you submit a tip through Crime Stoppers, tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 in cash if the information leads to an arrest.
Thibodaux Chief of Police Bryan Zeringue is pleased to announce that the Thibodaux Police Department will be participating in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign beginning December 16th, 2022 and ending on January 1st, 2023. This campaign falls within both Christmas & New Years and is funded by the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Utilizing the Louisiana Highway Safety grant, Thibodaux Police Officers will be assigned to saturation patrols during the wave. The goals of these enforcement efforts are to keep our families safe as they travel on the roadway during this holiday season.
Chief Zeringue wants to remind all drivers that motorists suspected of DWI who refuse to submit to a breathalyzer test will lose their driver’s license for one year (first offense). For a second offense, the penalty increases to two years. Anyone convicted of a DWI offense while their driver’s license is suspended because of another DWI offense will face automatic prison time. The City of Thibodaux falls within Lafourche Parish, which is a “No Refusal” parish, meaning if a suspected drunk driver refuses a breathalyzer test, officers will seek a search warrant to have that person’s blood tested.
Chief Zeringue and the Thibodaux Police Department would like to offer a few safety tips to keep you and your loved ones safe.
Never drive if you have had anything containing alcohol to drink.
Even legal medication can make you unfit to drive safely. A few of those medications are tranquilizers, narcotic pain pills, sleep medicines, some antidepressants, cough medicines, antihistamines and decongestants.
Plan a safe way to get home before attending any small gatherings away from home.
If you plan to walk home, have a sober friend secure you a cab or uber. Walking impaired is not safe.
If in Thibodaux, report impaired drivers to the Thibodaux Police Department at 985-446-5021 or Call 9-1-1.
Chief Zeringue and the Thibodaux Police Department would like to thank all of our partners for helping spread the word about the importance of not drinking and driving – even if it is just one drink. Together, we can keep Thibodaux safe and a great place to live.
Thibodaux Police Chief Bryan Zeringue reported detectives are investigating a shooting that took place at a business in the 1600 block of Canal Boulevard shortly before 5:30 p.m. this afternoon. Thus far, it has been confirmed that one subject whose identity is being withheld at this time was shot during the incident. This incident remains under investigation and more information will be released as the investigation continues. The victim was transported to an out of area hospital via Air-Med, where his condition remains unknown.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers Bayou Region by phone at 1-800-743-7433 or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org. Tips can also be submitted using the P3 Tips app on your mobile device. If you submit a tip through Crime Stoppers, tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 in cash if the information leads to an arrest.
For Immediate Release Lt. Clint Dempster, Public Information Officer
Date: 11-30-2022 Thibodaux Police Department
Thibodaux Chief of Police Bryan Zeringue announced that an arrest has been made in the shooting that occurred Monday evening.
On Monday, November 28, 2022, shortly before 4:30 p.m., the Thibodaux Police Department responded to a shooting near the intersection of Sanders Street & Iris Street. When Police arrived, they learned that a subject had been shot in the chest area near the aforementioned intersection. The subject had been transported to Thibodaux Regional Health System and later transferred to University Medical Center via Air Med, where he remains in stable condition.
That night, Thibodaux Police Detective’s processed the scene for evidentiary purposes and began working around the clock on the investigation. Through the investigation, Danamonte Fulwiley 18yoa was learned to be a suspect in the shooting. A warrant was obtained for Mr. Fulwiley that night and he has remained at large. On Today, November 30, 2022, Mr. Fulwiley was taken into custody, following a vehicle pursuit that began outside the Thibodaux City Limits in Lafourche Parish and ended in Terrebonne Parish. T.P.D. Detectives and the Thibodaux Police Department Narcotics Division were assisted in the pursuit and investigation by members of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division.
The investigation led to surveillance being conducted on a residence in Lafourche Parish, where information suggested that Mr. Fulwiley was located. After hours of surveillance, the agencies observed Mr. Fulwiley enter the passenger seat of a vehicle, at which time they attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The vehicle later learned to be operated by Leilani Turnage, refused to stop and led police in a pursuit into Terrebonne Parish. The vehicle eventually came to a stop, at which time both Mr. Fulwiley and Ms. Turnage was apprehended without further incident.
Mr. Fulwiley was charged with 1-Count of Attempted Second Degree Murder (No Bond) by the Thibodaux Police Department and Ms. Turnage was additionally charged by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office stemming from her involvement in the pursuit.
The incident still remains under investigation and investigators are not ruling out future arrests. Suspected motive is still being withheld at this time, in attempt to protect the integrity of the investigation. As more information and details become available, we will update the public accordingly.
If you have any further information regarding this incident, please submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers Bayou Region by phone at 1-800-743-7433 or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org. Tips can also be submitted using the P3 Tips app on your mobile device. If you submit a tip through Crime Stoppers, tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 in cash if the information leads to an arrest.
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