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Houma Couple Arrested in SVU Investigation Involving Vulnerable Victim
April 7, 2026 Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet has announced the arrest of a Houma couple in connection with an ongoing investigation conducted by the agency’s Special Victim’s Unit (SVU). John Schnieder Rodrigue, 41, and Samantha Margie Verdin, 43, were arrested on charges in connection with the investigation. On March 31, 2026, Deputies assigned to the Patrol Division responded to a Houma-based care facility serving individuals with intellectual and developmental
Apr 7


TPSO Investigation into Missing Funds Results in Arrest of Police Officer
March 31, 2026 Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet announced the arrest of a Houma man in connection with a Theft investigation involving an organizational chapter affiliated with the Houma Police Department, discovered late Monday afternoon. Joseph David Lodrigue, 44, of Houma, was arrested on multiple charges associated with the investigation. On March 30, 2026, the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office was requested to investigate a series of missing funds identified dur
Mar 31
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