Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet announced the arrest of a Houma man in connection with a disturbance complaint that was initially investigated by the Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division. Blair G. Picou Jr, 32, of Houma was arrested for charges of Attempted Second Degree Murder in St. Charles Parish, as a result of his involvement in the disturbance.
TPSO Deputies learned that the victim was severely beaten and stabbed as a result of a disturbance within the residence, which Blair Picou Jr shares with the victim, who is a relative. The elderly male was later transported to an out of area hospital by helicopter, where he is in stable condition.
This is an ongoing investigation, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Sheriff Tim Soignet would like to commend the quick response of the Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division and Detectives, which directly affected the outcome of this tragic incident. Sheriff Soignet would also like to thank the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office for their work and assistance in this investigation.