​Major Todd Morris

Major Todd Morris serves as the Commander of Special Operations and Crimes Against Persons. The divisions he oversees include Homicide, General Detectives, Intelligence, Crime Victims’ Assistance, Homeland Security, Fusion Center, Evidence, Crime Scene and Latent Prints. the EBRSO Homicide Division, first formed in 2008 by Sheriff Sid Gautreaux. Major Morris began his career at the Sheriff’s Office in 1984 as a Reserve Deputy and become full-time four years later, after graduating from the Louisiana State Police Basic Academy. Throughout his 17 years serving with the Sheriff’s Office Major Morris served in Corrections, Uniform Patrol, General Detectives, and the Armed Robbery and Burglary Division. He also served on two separate multi-agency homicide-investigation task forces, one of which identified and convicted Serial Killer Sean Vincent Gillis. Additionally, he served eight years with the Louisiana Department of Justice. He commanded the EBRSO Homicide Division for ten years, first formed in 2008 by Sheriff Sid Gautreaux.
Through his many years of service he has received numerous letters of commendation and was selected as the 2009 Detective Supervisor of the Year. Major Morris also served as the Assistant SWAT Commander, SWAT instructor, firearms instructor, teaches at the EBRSO C.A.R.T.A. Academy, and serves on the Maritime Response Team.

​Major Willie Stewart

Major Willie Stewart serves as the Major over Detectives assigned to Property Crimes. He currently oversees the daily activities of the Armed Robbery/Burglary, Financial Crimes, Retail Theft, and Computer Forensics divisions. Major Stewart started his law enforcement career in February 1998 as a deputy at the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. He graduated from the Louisiana State Police Basic Academy in 2002, and then began work in Uniform Patrol at the Kleinpeter Substation. He was one of the deputies that helped open the first substation on Burbank Drive in south EBR. He then continued his career by being assigned to the General Detectives division, and most recently served as a supervisor in the Armed Robbery and Burglary division. He is also an active member and instructor for the East Baton Rouge Mobile Field Force. Major Stewart was selected by the Louisiana Attorney General Office as the 2002 Peace Officer of the Year for his work with Louisiana’s elderly population, and was also a recipient of the Medal of Valor in 2009 awarded by Sheriff Sid Gautreaux III.

Special Investigations

Captain Don Dartez
8900 Jimmy Wedell Drive
Baton Rouge, La 70807
Phone: (225) 389-5061
Fax: (225) 389-4806
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Captain Don Dartez began his law enforcement career in 1990 as a corrections deputy with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office. Currently, he is the commander of the Detective Bureau, General Investigation section. Through the years, Captain Dartez has experience in Narcotics, Uniform Patrol, Traffic, Detectives, Human Resources, School Drug Task Force, Fugitive Apprehension Division, and was the Liaison to the District Attorney. 

Captain Dartez was promoted through the ranks and has commanded the Traffic Division, and Central Substation.  He also served as the Director of Human Resources. Captain Dartez is a proud graduate of the 225^th FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia and has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration.

Special Investigations

The Special Investigations Division currently has 30 positions within the division structure. The division is divided into four shifts, these Detectives are responsible for investigating a wide array of violent crimes. These include but are not limited to rapes, sexual assaults against minor children, juvenile crimes, kidnapping, missing persons, large internal thefts, attempted homicides, and other violent felonies.

The Sex Offender Registration Unit is responsible for the registration and monitoring of all registered sex offenders in East Baton Rouge Parish, to ensure they are in compliance with all registration requirements.

The Domestic Violence Unit is responsible for follow up investigations dealing with domestic violence issues, the transfer of firearms, compliancy with protective orders, and other aspect of domestic violence.  

Special Investigations also works closely with other divisions throughout the office for investigation enhancement. As a result of these investigations, detectives in the Special Investigation Division work closely with other agencies both local and federal. Some of these agencies include the La. Attorney General’s Office, the District Attorney’s Office, and the Children’s Advocacy Center.

Homicide
Captain Leonardo Moore
1719 Independence Boulevard
Baton Rouge, La 70806
Phone: (225) 389-5577
Fax: (225) 389-5149
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Captain Leonardo Moore serves as the Commander of the Homicide Division and the EBR Violent Crimes Unit. On June 16, 1995, Captain Moore joined the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office as a Correctional Deputy. In 1997, he was transferred from the Parish Prison to Uniform Patrol assigned to Kleinpeter Substation after graduating from the LSU Academy. In 1998, he became a member of the General Investigations Division of the Detective Bureau where he completed the National Children’s Advocacy Center Forensic Interviewing Courses. Capt. Moore was also a member of the Hostage Negotiations Team completing Advance Negotiators Training.

From 2001 to 2005, he was assigned to the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms Task Force. While assigned to the Task Force he was a part of ensuring that hundreds of Federal gun and drug cases were successfully convicted under Project Exile.
    On February 10, 2005, while apart of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Team, Capt. Moore received a National Award for his contribution to the 1st OCDETF Case of the Year in the Middle District of Louisiana. In November 2006, was awarded the Hometown Heroes Award for Deputy of the Year. As part of the EBR community Captain Moore has also coached youth sports from 1988 to 2015, mentoring hundreds of youths.

     Sheriff Sid Gautreaux formed EBRSO’s first ever homicide unit in 2008 to meet the demand for specialized investigation techniques required to work homicides. The unit allows the nine homicide detectives, trained and experienced in working these cases, to spend the time needed to be meticulous in their attention to detail in order to solve a case and bring a criminal to justice.
     The unit has three primary goals: bring perpetrators to justice, give closure to victims’ families and the community and reduce the number of homicides committed. Having this specialized division committed solely to homicide cases increases the likelihood of solving a case. In doing so, EBRSO can bring the perpetrator to justice and prevent them from committing other acts of violence.
     Unsolved cases can haunt the victim’s family and the community. When a case is solved, EBRSO hopes in some small way to give closure to victims’ families and to the community. Finally, by working with the prosecutors and others, solving cases and putting perpetrators behind bars, the division seeks to act as a deterrent and reduce the number of homicides committed. Since the unit’s inception, homicides for EBRSO have decreased and clearance rates have increased. For 2008, the unit had an 89% clearance rate, which is significantly higher than the 61% national clearance rate.

Captain Michael J. Davis
Armed Robbery & Burglary
Property Crimes Complex
11130 Industriplex Blvd.
Suite 500
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: (225) 389-5064
Fax: (225) 389-5098
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Captain Michael J. Davis, Commander over Armed Robbery and Burglary/ Retail Theft Division, has served the Sheriff’s Office for more than 27 years.  Captain Davis began his career with the Sheriff’s Office as a Reserve Deputy after graduation. Captain Davis was hired full time in 1991 and was assigned to the Parish Prison, where he worked his way up to the rank of Sergeant.  In 1994, he transferred into the Narcotics Division, where he again worked his way up to the rank of Sergeant.  While assigned to the Narcotics Division, he completed the LSU Basic Academy.   Captain Davis served as Team Leader on the SWAT team from 1997 - 2003.  In 2000, he transferred to the Armed Robbery and Burglary Division and worked his way through the ranks and was ultimately promoted to Commander of his division in 2018. 

Armed Robbery and Burglary
The Armed Robbery and Burglary Division is comprised of experienced, veteran personnel who examine and assess each and every burglary and armed robbery reported to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. Cases with follow-up potential are immediately acted upon and accurate, timely intelligence, as a result of the daily examination of reports, is disseminated to all necessary personnel.

To combat the problems of burglary and armed robbery, it is the policy of the Armed Robbery and Burglary Division to go "proactive" in areas of increased burglary/armed robbery activity. This often includes long hours of daytime or nighttime surveillance by highly trained detectives who meld into their surroundings.

The investigators of the Armed Robbery and Burglary section work closely with all divisions of the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office and also with personnel of surrounding law enforcement agencies at the local, state and federal levels.

Learn how to keep your valuables safe

When it comes down to your personal valuables, you can never be too safe. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office provides the public with the following guidelines to protect your most important valuables in the event of a crime.

• Make sure to keep an updated documentation on all your valuables. Valuables should be documented by make, model, serial number if applicable, or anything that distinguishes the item as yours. (blemishes, markings, etc.)
• It is also always a great idea to always keep dated photographs of your valuables. Photos of such items should be kept in a secure location, such as a safe, or a safety deposit box.
• Keep documentation, such as receipts and proof-of-purchase for each item you have or may purchase in the future.

Use the following documents to learn the proper ways to document your valuables, and even keep track of the items dear to you:

How to Document Your Valuables

Valuable Inventory Worksheet

Captain Justin Payer
Larceny Division
Property Crimes Complex
11130 Industriplex Blvd.
Suite 500
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: (225) 389-8784 
Fax: (225) 389-5098 
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Captain Justin Payer serves as the Commander of the Larceny Division.  He began his career with the Sheriff’s Office assigned to the Burbank Substation in Uniform Patrol, and eventually worked his way up to Sergeant. Captain Payer was also one of the first Deputies assigned a unit equipped with Automated License Plate Readers.  In 2015, he transferred to the Armed Robbery and Burglary Division, where he was later promoted to Lieutenant and head of the Automated License Plate Readers.  In 2019, Captain Payer transferred into the Auto Theft Division and the Automated License Plate Readers remained under him.  In 2020, Captain Payer was named the Commander of the newly created Larceny Division.  Also operating under the "umbrella" of the Larceny Division are the Auto Theft Division, Retail Theft Division, Property Theft Division, and Pawn Shop Division.

The investigators of the Larceny Division work closely with all divisions of the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office and also with personnel of surrounding law enforcement agencies at the local, state and federal levels

Auto Theft
The primary goal of the Auto Theft Division is to recover stolen vehicles and arrest auto theft suspects. We also strive to investigate cases in a timely manner, obtain successful prosecution, and educate the public in reference to auto theft prevention. Auto Theft detectives examine and assess each reported theft of motor vehicles, marine type vehicles, recreational vehicles, and motorized construction equipment. Reported thefts with follow-up potential are immediately acted upon and information developed pertaining to other crimes is forwarded to the appropriate detective division. The Auto Theft Division also conducts operations to disrupt and dismantle Auto Theft rings, by performing periodic inspections of Salvage Yards, Body Shops and Independent Auto Dealers.

Auto Theft detectives work closely with all divisions of the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office along with personnel of surrounding law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal levels. The Auto Theft Division accepts information from any anonymous source or the caller may leave sufficient information to be contacted by a Detective. All information is held in strict confidence and will not be divulged. Vehicle theft is the costliest crime in the world today and impacts more citizens than any other offense encountered by law enforcement.

Here are some helpful reminders from the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's office Auto Theft Division to help keep your vehicle from being stolen:

• Park in well-lit areas with pedestrian traffic.
• Roll up the windows, lock your doors, and take your keys with you.
• Hide valuables in a secure location such as the trunk, under the seat, or any place out of view.
• Consider using a steering-wheel locking device to help secure your vehicle.
• Consider installing a security alarm system for your vehicle.
• Consider installing a tracking device in your vehicle to aid law enforcement if it is stolen.
• Consider VIN etching the windows of your vehicle.
• NEVER leave your keys in an unattended vehicle.
• NEVER leave your title in your vehicle.
• NEVER allow any unknown person to borrow your vehicle.

Pawn Shop
The Pawn Shop detective works with members of the Larceny Division and Armed Robbery and Burglary Division to assist in resolving both burglaries, armed robberies, and thefts by the recovery of previously stolen items as they are sold or pawned to area pawn shops. They also investigate thefts reported at area businesses leading to multiple arrests and the recovery of property.

Retail Theft
The Retail Theft Division investigates shoplifting thefts from merchants in the area with a focus on organized retail theft rings.   Retail Theft Detectives work closely with Pawn Shop Detectives to recover property stolen from local businesses.  In addition to investigating shoplifting, Retail Theft Detectives target businesses that sell stolen and counterfeit items.

Captain Richard Decuir
Financial Crimes
8900 Jimmy Wedell Drive
Baton Rouge, La 70807
Phone: (225) 389-5009
Fax: (225) 389-8679
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Captain Richard Lee DeCuir, Jr. attended Southern University, and graduated in May of 1994. After graduation, I began my career with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office in July of 1995. I was initially assigned to the Parish Prison, where I completed the corrections academy and the LSU Basic Academy. After graduating from the LSU Basic Academy, I was assigned to Uniform Patrol at Kleinpeter Substation, in 2001. After serving approximately five years in Uniform Patrol and being promoted to Corporal, I was transferred to General Investigations in May 2006. In September of 2010, I was transferred to the Homicide Division, where I was promoted to Sergeant and later to rank of Lieutenant.  In August 2021, I was promoted to the rank of Captain and assigned as the Commander of the Financial Crimes Division.

Financial Crimes

The primary responsibility of the Financial Crimes Division is to investigate identity thefts, counterfeiting, forgeries, bank frauds, felony thefts, and computer related crimes. In 2007, the Financial Crimes Division investigated thefts and frauds totaling nearly $3,000,000.00. These types of crimes affect individuals, banks, and businesses equally.

In addition to being the primary investigators for thefts and frauds, Financial Crimes detectives play a support role in other criminal investigations by conducting forensic analysis of computers that were seized as evidence by all other divisions of the Sheriff's Office. Computer forensic examinations may be required on a variety of cases ranging from embezzlements and counterfeiting to missing persons and child pornography.

Detectives in the Financial Crimes Division receive training in financial and computer related crimes from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, from the National White Collar Crime Center, and from other state and local sources. Training programs cover topics including financial fraud, computer data recovery, questioned document analysis, fingerprint identification, and interview and interrogation techniques.

The secondary responsibilities of the Financial Crimes Division include Homeland Security, Dignitary Protection, and Intelligence & Threat Assessment. When functioning in this capacity, Detectives assist in maintaining the safety and security of critical infrastructures within the parish and protect local and visiting dignitaries or other high profile persons.

The Financial Crimes Division works closely with federal agencies including Secret Service, FBI, Social Security, and Customs. The Sheriff's Office maintains task forces and working groups with several of these agencies. These relationships play an important part in carrying out the primary and secondary responsibilities of the division.

The Financial Crimes Division works closely with federal agencies including Secret Service, FBI, Social Security, and Customs. The Sheriff's Office maintains task forces and working groups with several of these agencies. These relationships play an important part in carrying out the primary and secondary responsibilities of the division.

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Captain Tanner Jenkins
Narcotics
11328 Pennywood Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: (225) 389-5051
Fax: (225) 389-5041
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Captain Tanner Jenkins serves as the Commander of the Narcotics Division. He began working at EBRSO in 2007 and served in Uniform Patrol and SCAT. From 2009 to 2013 Captain Jenkins was a member of SWAT. He has worked in the Narcotics Division since 2009 and has facilitated hundreds of arrests and drug seizures. While in Narcotics he has been on both the DEA Task Force as well as the Louisiana State Police Task Force. He currently testifies as a subject matter expert in Narcotics Trafficking and the Use of Firearms in Narcotics Trafficking in Federal Court. Captain Jenkins has a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology from Arkansas State University. He also earned the recognition of EBRSO’s 2011 and 2016 Detective of the Year for his efforts in stopping drug trafficking.

Nacotics
The mission of the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Narcotics Division is to identify significant sources of illegal drugs in and to East Baton Rouge Parish, then develop prosecutable criminal cases against those sources.

The Agents assigned to the Narcotics Division of the Sheriff's Office are assigned a wide range of tasks that include covert operations, street level enforcement, long term investigations of significant drug offenders, investigations in conjunction with the DEA, highway interdiction, undercover investigations, covert audio and video surveillance.

Agents of the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Narcotics Section are selected for positions as Narcotics Agents from the ranks of Commissioned East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Deputies. Once selected, Agents receive in-service training covering topics pertinent to search and seizure, warrant composition, informant management, interview and interrogation, surveillance techniques, and additional applicable topics.

The Agents of the Sheriff's Narcotics Division commonly seize the following types of Illegal Drugs:

• Cocaine (both in powder and rock [crack] form)
• Marijuana
• Methamphetamine
• MDMA (Exctasy)
• Rohypnal (sedative illegally imported from Mexico)
• Anabolic Steroids
• Valium
• GHB (Gamma-hydroxybutyrate)
• Heroin

The Narcotics Division of the Sheriff's Office accepts information from anonymous sources, or the caller may leave sufficient information to be contacted by an Agent. All information regarding reporting persons is held in strict confidence, and will not be divulged to any party.

The Narcotics Division also has one Deputy assigned to maintain the Sheriff's Office Frequent/Multiple Offender Program. The goal of this program is to ensure that the Sheriff's Office and the District Attorney's Office work together, with the common goal of removing repeat criminal offenders from our streets.

This program tracks the status of criminal court cases of persons which meet the criteria established by the Sheriff's Office, to be included in our Frequent/Multiple Offender Program. The assigned deputy coordinates between all of the criminal divisions in the Sheriff's Office, and acts as a liaison between the Sheriff's Office and the District Attorney's Office in monitoring the court cases of frequent/multiple offenders.

Captain Kenny Kwan
Crime Scene
8686 General Chennault Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
Phone: (225) 389-5175
Fax: (225) 389-8514
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Captain Kenny Kwan, Commander over Crime Scene, has served the Sheriff’s Office for more than 20 years. Captain Kwan, a native of Hong Kong, has served in Corrections and various Criminal Divisions. He is a member of the La. Association of Scientific Crime Investigators, and has received numerous awards including the 1997 Above & Beyond Excellence In Local Law Enforcement and Appointment to Honorary Mayor-President by Mayor McHugh in 1999. He has extensive training in evidence collection and preservation, forensic photography and all areas of crime scene investigation. He also has training in fingerprint identification, street survival and hazardous materials collection.

Crime Scene
The Crime Scene Division is a well-equipped, highly trained group of professionals responsible for processing all major scenes such as Homicides, Robberies, Sex Crimes, Questionable Deaths and any crime or incident resulting in serious bodily injuries. On-scene investigation includes photography, videotaping, scene sketches, evidence processing and evidence collection.

Off-scene duties include taking custody and control of the evidence prior to its being placed into the Evidence Room. The crime scene investigators are responsible for processing evidence collected by Uniform Patrol deputies and submitted to the Crime Scene Division for latent print processing. Crime Scene Investigators are also responsible for keeping up-to-date on procedures and new developments in collecting and processing evidence.

The Crime Scene Division currently consists of six personnel. Captain Kenny Kwan heads up the division as Administrator/Supervisor and is responsible for keeping track of all equipment, supplies and training. He also serves in the role of investigation when needed.