Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana
End of Watch Sunday, April 2, 2023
Add to My HeroesNicholas Pepper
Detective Sergeant Nick Pepper was killed when his vehicle was intentionally rammed by a suspect during a vehicle pursuit on Louisiana Highway 1, near Kleinpeter Road, in Thibodaux at about 4:00 am.
Deputies were assisting the Houma Police Department after officers attempted to stop the vehicle for a traffic violation. Officers and deputies pursued the vehicle until it stopped near Lafourche Crossing. As officers issued commands to the subject, the man suddenly accelerated and intentionally drove into Sergeant Pepper's car. Sergeant Pepper was transported to Thibodaux Regional Health System where he succumbed to his injuries.
The subject was arrested and charged.
Sergeant Pepper had served with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office for 15-1/2 years and had served in law enforcement for 24 years. He had previously served with the Houma Police Department and the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and son.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour 24 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Arrested
Most Recent Reflection
View all 96 ReflectionsI am deeply sorry for the loss of this dedicated officer. I will keep his family and friends in my prayers. God bless.
Lauren Higgins
April 17, 2024
Lauren Higgins
Citizen
April 17, 2024
Recent LODD Deaths
Deputy Sheriff Josh Phipps
Russell County Sheriff's Office, KY
EOW: September 16, 2024
Motor Carrier Officer Daniel Kerstetter
Michigan State Police, MI
EOW: September 15, 2024
Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia
Massachusetts State Police, MA
EOW: September 13, 2024
Corporal Brandon Schreiber
Newton County Sheriff's Department, IN
EOW: September 11, 2024
Police Officer Jaime Junior Roman
Philadelphia Police Department, PA
EOW: September 10, 2024
Police Officer Zane Tristan Coolidge
Phoenix Police Department, AZ
EOW: September 6, 2024
Patrolman James Crowley
Chicago Police Department, IL
EOW: August 22, 2024
Officer Phylicia Carson
Osage Beach Police Department, MO
EOW: August 31, 2024
Police Officer Darron Lee Burks
Dallas Police Department, TX
EOW: August 29, 2024