Roll of Honor
Incident
Corporal Joseph Jarreau was killed when his patrol car was struck by a vehicle being operated by an intoxicated driver on River Road in Port Allen. He was on patrol when a DWI driver crossed the yellow line. As Corporal Jarreau was trying to avoid the wreck by turning into a driveway, the DWI driver hit him broadside. Corporal Jarreau died from his injuries. The driver was apprehended and sentenced to five years in prison. Corporal Jarreau had served with the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office for nine years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and eight children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Corporal Jarreau gave the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Port Allen community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Corporal Jarreau.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Corporal Joseph W. Jarreau, Jr. is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In LA, 364 of 595 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.2% of this state's fallen. That is 7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, 4 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 80% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Joseph W. Jarreau, Jr.'s cause is highlighted.
How Joseph W. Jarreau, Jr. Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to five years in prison.
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Joseph W. Jarreau, Jr. is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Joseph W. Jarreau, Jr. was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
Incident Location
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