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🌱 See which Laplace residents were booked in Wednesday’s arrest report

Laplace, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Laplace! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Laplace residents were booked in Wednesday’s arrest report
  • How a major cocaine pipeline was traced back to Laplace homes
  • Laplace’s own Javon Antonio just lost his UFL roster spot

Also on today's calendar: Riverside Academy Varsity Softball @ St. Charles Catholic and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 92 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 77.
  • Sunday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 92 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Arrests Report for June 10, 2026. (stjohnsheriff.org) — Local law enforcement has released the June 10 arrest report, listing several Laplace residents charged with offenses ranging from theft and drug possession to domestic abuse with child endangerment. The public-records update also includes arrests tied to protective order violations, alleged kidnapping involvement, and traffic-related felonies affecting nearby communities.
   

• St. John the Baptist Parish Men Sentenced for Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy (cannabislaw.report) — Two Laplace residents have been sentenced in federal court after authorities twice seized large cocaine shipments from homes in Laplace tied to a Gulf smuggling operation. One man received three years in prison and the other six, followed by supervised release, after a joint investigation by the DEA and St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office under a new federal anti-cartel initiative.
   

• D.C. Defenders release WR Javon Antonio and DB Isaiah Johnson (bgmsportstrax.com) — A professional wide receiver from Laplace, Javon Antonio, has been released again by the D.C. Defenders after a brief return to the UFL team. The 27-year-old former Colorado and Northwestern State standout had contributed touchdowns over two seasons before this latest roster move, which could affect the next step in his football career.
   

📸 Around Laplace

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Laplace

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday June 13
  • Junk Journal →
    Leroy D. William Memorial Library, 1482 LA-44, Reserve
    2:00 pm

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📣 Laplace Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hilton New Orleans Airport posted a job opening for Houseperson in Kenner. Apply here.
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Kenner. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Laplace here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Kenner

  • Free summer community meal giveaway to happen in Kenner (wgno.com)
  • Local businesses capitalize on New Orleans' FIFA World Cup frenzy (fox8live.com)
  • Man, woman charged with placing credit card skimmers at six Jefferson Parish stores (nola.com)

Ok Laplace! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Laplace

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Laplace

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.