Arthur Ray Tate
February 27, 1948 — September 10, 2026
September 28, 2026
Tropical Disturbances Today
Disturbance 1. Central Subtropical Atlantic (AL91): An area of low pressure is located well to the east-northeast of Bermuda. This system is likely to become a tropical depression or storm over the next day or two as it turns east-southeastward and slows down over the central Subtropical Atlantic. Environmental conditions are expected to become unfavorable for further development later this week. Formation chance through 48 hours...high...70 percent and formation chance through 7 days...high...80 percent.
Disturbance 2. Tropical Depression Fay is located about 1210 miles WSW of the Azores and moving SSW at 7 MPH with 35 MPH maximum sustained winds. A turn to the southwest and then to the west-southwest is expected over the next 48 hours and with little change in strength. There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
Local Forecast for the Next Few Days
For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.
Today Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Tonight Clear, with a low around 65. Calm wind.
Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 70. East wind 5 to 15 mph.
September 27, 2026
St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for September 26, 2026
Carlos Ibarra (age 48) was booked on the charges of Threatening a Public Official, Failure to Stop/Yield, No Insurance, Maximum Speed Limit, and Improper Lane Use by the Pearl River Police Department.
Thomas Moser (age 37) was booked on the charges of DWI and Parking in Spaces for Disabled Persons by the Louisiana State Police.
Mallory Gatlin (age 22) was booked on the charges of DWI, Improper Lane Use, and Driving Under Suspension by the Louisiana State Police.
Joseph Deynoodt (age 66) was booked on the charges of Expired License Plate, DWI, and Careless Operation by the Causeway Bridge Police.
Charles Simons (age 24) was booked on the charges of Operating While Intoxicated (2nd Offense), Careless Operation, and No Safety Belts by the Louisiana State Police.
Nicholas Pierce (age 48) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule I, Possession of Schedule II, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Christina Perez (age 40) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Kelsey Owens (age 33) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Jaylen Brooks (age 22) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Jacob Bech (age 25) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Haley Sherrell (age 25) was booked on the charges of Prohibited Acts/Schedule III Penalties, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and No Brake Lights/No Turn Signals by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Isaac Martindale (age 45) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery/Dangerous Weapon, Simple Criminal Damage to Property, Interfering With Emergency Communication, and Violation of Protection Order by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Miles Partida (age 25) was booked on the charges of Resisting an Officer, Misrepresentation During Booking, and Failure to Register Vehicle by the Mandeville Police Department.
Autumn Snodgrass (age 38) was booked on the charges of Organized Retail Theft and Possession of Burglary Tools by the Slidell Police Department.
Sydney Fox (age 44) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II and Theft by the Slidell Police Department.
Michael Percy (age 46) was booked on the charges of Resisting an Officer by Refusing to Identify and Fugitive by the Slidell Police Department.
Ieshia Jordan (age 41) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Schedule IV, and Improper Turn by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
Washington Parish Jail Bookings for September 26, 2026
Destiny Bard (age 22 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Driving Without
Headlights, Failure to Dim Headlights, No Drivers License, and Driving While Intoxicated by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
Levon Harry (age 43 with an Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of No Drivers License, Improper Lane Usage, Expired Vehicle Registration, Driving While Intoxicated, and Speeding 11-20 Over Limit by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
Demetris Wilson (age 52 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked In From Court.
Brandon Hadley (age 41 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Obstruction of a Court Order, DWI (3rd Offense), Open Container in Vehicle, and Speeding 21-30 Over Limit by the Louisiana State Police.
Darren Baham (age 34 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction and Possession of Cocaine by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.
Craig Peters (age 59 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
Local Forecast for the Next Few Days
For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.
Today Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Monday Night Clear, with a low around 65. Calm wind.
Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tropical Disturbances Today
Disturbance 1. Central Subtropical Atlantic: A surface trough of low pressure is located several hundred miles east of Bermuda. Environmental conditions appear somewhat favorable for gradual development and a tropical depression could form by the early to mid portion of this week as it initially moves northward before turning eastward early this week over the central Subtropical Atlantic. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...30 percent and formation chance through 7 days...medium...40 percent.
Disturbance 2. Tropical Depression Fay is moving toward the south. A gradual turn to the southwest and then west is expected over the next couple of days. There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
September 26, 2026
This Week in Louisiana Agriculture
Twila visits a meadery in West Monroe to meet the veterans turning local ingredients into award-winning mead, visits the sugarcane fields of Vermilion Parish, looks at new relief for farmers and loggers facing record-high diesel prices, and heads into the kitchen with Chelsie Domingue to see what she’s cooking. There is even more!
St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for September 25, 2026
Timothy Noel (age 33) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court and Fugitive by the Louisiana State Police.
Michelle Varos (age 47) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Expired License Plate, Driving Under Suspension, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the Slidell Police Department.
Isaiah Hansen (age 25) was booked on the charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Improper Lane Use by the Louisiana State Police.
Miriam Toefield (age 47) was booked on the charge of Theft by the Mandeville Police Department.
Christopher Billew (age 33) was booked on the charges of Drug Paraphernalia, General Speed Law, and Manufacture/Distribution Schedule I CDS by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Michael Clark (age 36) was booked on the charges of Indecent Behavior With a Juvenile and Computer Aided Solicitation of a Minor by the Louisiana State Police.
Anthony Dardar (age 30) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Flight From Officer, Maximum Speed Limit, Driving Under Suspension, No Motorcycle Endorsement, Failure to Register Vehicle, and Criminal Sanction for Operating Motor Vehicle Not Covered by the Louisiana State Police.
Raheem Willis (age 33) was booked on the charges of Bank Fraud, Monetary Instrument Abuse, and Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Nicole Derouen (age 35) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole.
Donald Tastet (age 42) was booked on the charge of Parole Violation by Probation and Parole.
Eric Holifield (age 44) was booked on the charge of Parole Violation by Probation and Parole.
Brandon Lindgren (age 50) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (3 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Howard Cole (age 26) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Michael Batiste (age 63) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Riding on Roadways and Bicycle Paths, Bicycles/Front Lamps/Side and Rear Reflectors Required by the 22nd Judicial Court.
Leann Simon (age 40) was booked on the charge of Second Degree Cruelty to Juveniles by the 22nd Judicial Court.
lori Sipes (age 49) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II and Drug Paraphernalia by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Mark Hatfield (age 42) was booked on the charges of Obstruction of Justice, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Intentional Littering, Improper Lane Use, Modified Exhaust, and Driving Under Suspension by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Terri Parker (age 48) was booked on the charges of Fugitive, Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear, Possession of Schedule II, and Sale Distribution or Possession of Legend Drug Without Prescription by the Pearl River Police Department.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
Washington Parish Council Agenda for September 28, 2026
The Washington Parish Council will meet at 5:30 PM on Monday (September 28, 2026) in Council Chambers at the Courthouse in Franklinton. The meeting will be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/mthermonwebtv Note: Video of the meeting will be immediately available on the Facebook page. All meetings of the Washington Parish Council are archived here.
Prior to the Regular Meeting, the Washington Parish Finance Committee will meet at 5:00 PM. On the Agenda for that meeting are the following:
- An Ordinance Amending Article 1, Section 4 of the Washington Parish Development Ordinance to Adopt a Revised Planning and Building Permit Fee Schedule, Incorporate State Mandated Permit Administrative Fee, and Providing for Related Matters
- An Ordinance to Levy an Occupational License Fee/Tax on the Pursuit of Business in Washington Parish, as Authorized by La. R. S. 47:341, et seq., and to Provide for Related Matters
On the Agenda for the Regular Meeting are the following:
Assessor's Board of Review for the 2026 Tax Roll: Sunlight Road Solar, LLC, Assessment #: 1100000809
Appeal: Planning Commission's Decision for Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-12-1938 in favor of Jefferson Compound/JDC Enterprises, LLC, filed by Kent Satterlee
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
- Ordinance No. 26-791: Introduce an Ordinance of the Parish Council, Washington Parish, Louisiana, Authorizing the Parish President to Accept an Acquisition of Property Located at 25234 Louisiana Highway 436 Angie, Louisiana, and to Execute a Conservation Servitude With the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
- Resolution No. 26-1537: Adopt a Resolution Approving the Appointment by the Washington Parish President of the Director of Finance/Personnel
- Resolution No. 26-1538: Adopt a Resolution by the Washington Parish Council to Authorize the Parish President to Sign a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office for the Use and Improvement of a Parish-Owned Shipping Container for Law Enforcement Training Purposes
- Resolution No. 26-1539: Adopt a Resolution by the Washington Parish Council Concurring With the Low Bid of Warner Construction, INC. in the Amount of $837,404.15 and Authorizing the Parish President to Execute all Necessary Documents in Connection with State Project No. H.015850, LA 16, Washington Parish Sidewalk Segments D & E
- Resolution No. 26-1540: Adopt a Resolution Expressing the Intent of the Washington Parish Council to Re-Adopt the Section 504 Grievance Procedure for Equitable Resolution of Complaints Regarding Requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Section 504 (24 CFR Part 8-June 2, 1988), in Compliance with Requirements of a Louisiana Community Development Block Grant for FY 2026
- Resolution No. 26-1541: Adopt a Resolution Extending the Moratorium on the Approval and/or Permitting of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Similar Energy Storage Facilities Within Washington Parish
- Resolution No. 26-1542: Adopt a Resolution by the Washington Parish Council to Authorize the Parish President to Engage Eagle Environmental Services, INC. and Execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement With Entergy Louisiana, LLC, Relating to the Final Inspection on the Bogalusa West Solar Facility
- Resolution No. 26-1543: Adopt a Resolution to Ratify and confirm the Existing Public Records Fee Schedule of Washington Parish Government Pursuant to LA. R.S. 44:32
- Resolution No. 26-1544: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Parish President to Enter Into and Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement Between Washington Parish Government and the Washington Parish School Board for the Use of Opioid Settlement Funds
- Resolution No. 26-1545: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Parish President to Execute a Professional Service Agreement With Del Sol Consulting, Inc. for Project Management Services
Following Public Participation, the Council will hear reports from the Parish President and his staff before adjourning.
D.A. Collin Sims Appointed to Examine Indictment of A.G. Murrill
Press Release from District Attorney Collin Sims
The integrity of our criminal justice system depends upon the public having faith and confidence in the grand jury process. Grand juries perform a vital function, and their work must be conducted with independence, fairness, and fidelity to the law.
The Louisiana Supreme Court has appointed me to examine the circumstances surrounding the decision to pursue the indictment of Attorney General Liz Murrill, including whether the process was proper and whether any criminal or ethical violations occurred in the pursuit of that indictment.
The grand jury is a powerful tool in our system of justice that can investigate and, where appropriate, return an indictment. Protecting public confidence in that institution means ensuring both that its independence is respected and that legitimate concerns about the integrity of the process are examined carefully. An important part of this review is to determine, based on the facts and the law, whether the grand jury was properly used and to confirm or dispel any concerns that it may have been misused.
I intend to follow the facts and the law wherever they lead, without prejudgment or outside influence. At the conclusion of this work, any findings or actions that may properly be made public will be addressed consistent with the law and obligations of this appointment.
Washington Parish Jail Bookings for September 24-25, 2026
Donte Burton (age 30 with a Tangipahoa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Resisting an Officer/Flight on Foot, Attempted Escape, Fugitive Other Jurisdiction (3 counts), and Aggravated Assault by the Franklinton Police Department and on the charges of Telephone Harassment/Subsequent, False Imprisonment, Criminal Damage (2 counts), Theft of Firearm, and Domestic Abuse Battery/Strangulation by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
George Gordon (age 40 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Aggravated Flight From An Officer by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
Lacy Richard (age 20 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Terrorizing by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond information available..
Marion Coleman (age 23 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Disturbing the Peace/Simple Assault, Second Degree Battery, and Resisting an Officer by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.
Hadyn Stafford (age 18 with a Mt. Hermon, La. address) was booked on the charge of Terrorizing by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond information available.
Clem Knox (age 24 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery and Domestic Abuse/Child Endangerment by Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.
Austin Marks (age 30 with no address listed) was booked on the charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, and Unlawful Production Manufacture Distribution or Possession of Hallucinogenic Plants by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.
Kelsey Owens (age 33 with an Angie, La. address) was booked on the charge of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
Sydney Hills (age 35 with no address listed) was booked on the charge of Indecent Behavior With Juvenile(s) by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
Local Forecast for the Next Few Days
For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.
Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.
Sunday Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Calm wind.
Tropical Disturbances Today
Disturbance 1. Tropical Depression Fay has weakened to a Tropical Depression once again and is moving WSW at 3 MPH with 35 MPH maximum sustained winds. There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
Disturbance 2. Tropical Storm Gonzalo is moving north at 9 MPH with 45 MPH maximum sustained winds. Weakening is anticipated, and Gonzalo could become a remnant low or dissipate within the next 24 hours. There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
September 25, 2026
Battery Complaint in Franklinton Leads to Arrest of Kentwood Man on Multiple Charges
On Wednesday (September 23, 2026), the Franklinton Police Department investigated a battery complaint involving an incident at the Liberty Inn motel. The complainant reported that a man she had met through social media held her at knifepoint inside a motel room. She later escaped and contacted police.
Officers returned to the motel and contacted the man, identified as 31-year-old Donte Burton of Kentwood, Louisiana. During his arrest, officers observed what appeared to be equipment and materials used to print checks. An investigator collected several cell phones, a computer, a printer, and several sheets of blank check paper for forensic examination.
The Franklinton Police Department Detective works in conjunction with the U.S. Secret Service Task Force and is working with its Forensics Lab in Metairie to examine the evidence.
Burton, who was wanted in several other jurisdictions, was booked on the charges of Resisting an Officer/Flight on Foot, Attempted Escape, Fugitive Other Jurisdiction (3 counts), and Aggravated Assault by the Franklinton Police Department and on the charges of Telephone Harassment/Subsequent, False Imprisonment, Criminal Damage (2 counts), Theft of Firearm, and Domestic Abuse Battery/Strangulation by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond has been set at this time.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges may follow.
Burton is presumed innocent unless proven guilty
Two Washington Parish Schools Placed on Lockdown/Two Arrested for Terrorizing
The Washington Parish Sheriff's Office reports that at approximately 10:15 a.m. today (Friday, September 25, 2026), two Washington Parish schools were placed on lockdown following a social media post involving a student.
Earlier, it was reported by the WPSO that a post was made on Facebook Friday (September, 2025) morning claiming that an individual armed with a firearm was present at a local school. Following an investigation, it was determined that the threat was a HOAX. As a precaution, area schools were placed on lockdown and once it was determined there was NO credible threat, the lockdowns were lifted. (The Washington Parish School System reported the lockdowns were initiated at Franklinton High and Mt. Hermon schools.)
The investigation further determined that the post was of an older video recording that previously circulated online.
Hayden Stafford (age 18) and Lacey Richard (age 20) were arrested in connection with the social media post that prompted the lockdown. Both Stafford and Richard were charged with Terrorizing.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
“Regardless of intention, we respond to any post that could potentially be related to violent acts regarding schools. People need to understand the world is different and even careless jokes have consequences.” - Sheriff Smith
The investigation is ongoing
St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for September 24, 2026
Chris Lachney (age 64) was booked on the charges of Operating While Intoxicated (2nd Offense), Careless Operation, Driving Under Suspension, and Hit and Run by the Louisiana State Police.
Craig Billiot (age 40) was booked on the charge of Court Sanction by the 22nd Judicial Court.
Brandon Johnson (age 34) was booked on the charge of Court Sanction by the 22nd Judicial Court.
Orlando Burkhalter (age 27) was booked on the charges of Fugitive and Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the Covington Police Department.
Ricky Chong (age 45) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule IV, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Proper Equipment Required on Vehicles/Display of Plate, Driving Under Suspension, Number of Driving Lamps Required or Permitted, and Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Dennie Butler (age 48) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Annemarie Clark (age 19) was booked on the charge of Aggravated Assault Upon a Dating Partner by the Slidell Police Department.
Jeffrey Maddox (age 30) was booked on the charges of Theft of a Firearm and Theft Less Than 1000 (2 counts) by the Slidell Police Department.
Monet Arnold (age 31) was booked on the charges of Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear (4 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Kathleen Meyer (age 45) was booked on the charges of Taking of Contraband to State Owned Hospitals, Taking Contraband to and from a Penal Institution, Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness, and Criminal Trespass by the Covington Police Department.
Chad Bridges (age 48) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole.
Alante Berger (age 30) was booked on the charge of Parole Violation by Probation and Parole.
Jon Blair (age 40) was booked on the charges of Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Rosalyn Hierrezuelo (age 38) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment and Child Desertion by the Mandeville Police Department.
Eeon Marigny (age 43) was booked on the charge of Entry on or Remaining in Places or on Land After Being Forbidden by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Codie Fisher (age 33) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment and Child Desertion by the Mandeville Police Department.
Edward Nix (age 48) was booked on the charges of Organized Retail Theft and Resisting an Officer by Refusing to Identify by the Slidell Police Department.
Justin Poche (age 32) was booked on the charge of Stalking by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Bobby Dillon (age 46) was booked on the charge of Parole Violation by Probation and Parole.
Cody Pertuit (age 25) was booked on the charges of Fugitive, Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Driving Under Suspension by the Covington Police Department.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for September 23, 2026
Edward Wyman (age 41) was booked on the charge of Disturbing the Peace/Language by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Ranata Toney (age 46) was booked on the charge of Possession of Schedule II by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Charles Bean (age 42) was booked on the charges of Contractors Misapplication of Payments and Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
John Mills (age 34) was booked on the charge of Telephone Communications/Improper Language/Harassment by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Melissa Crespo (age 35) was booked on the charge of Violation of Protection Order by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Trey Cafarella (age 32) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Metaxia Fairburn (age 50) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Christopher Hatfield (age 55) was booked on the charges of Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Driving Under Suspension by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Zhyion Brock (age 21) was booked on the charge of Battery of a Dating Partner by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Raven Ruiz (age 27) was booked on the charges of Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear and Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Jessica Penton (age 43) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court and Theft of a Motor Vehicle by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Dianna Brown (age 57) was booked on the charges of Bank Fraud (6 counts) by the 22nd Judicial Court.
Lillian Sellers (age 68) was booked on the charge of Court Sanction by the 22nd Judicial Court.
Union Grantham (age 33) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II (3 counts) by the 22nd Judicial Court.
Logan Thomas (age 19) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Dangerous Weapon by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
Loranger Para Arrested for Slapping Special Needs Student
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) has arrested 55-year-old Jeniell Barze, a paraprofessional for slapping a student at Loranger Elementary School. Barze has been booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on one count of Cruelty to a Juvenile.
Thursday (September 24, 2026) morning, administrators at Loranger Elementary School received an official complaint about Barze slapping a 10-year-old special needs student in her classroom. A review of video surveillance confirmed the incident, and the principal contacted the TPSO School Resource Officer (SRO) assigned to the school. Barze was removed from the school and the child was assessed for injuries by school medical staff.
The TPSO wants to thank the Tangipahoa Parish Public School System for its continued partnership in ensuring all students are not only safe in their learning environments, but that they are cared for by those entrusted as their first line of protection.
Local Forecast for the Next Few Days
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Today Sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.
Sunday Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Calm wind.
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September 24, 2026
Hammond Suspect Arrested in Robbery/Online Sales Scheme Case
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) announced today (September 24, 2026) the arrest of 28-year-old Jericho Offlee, a Hammond man accused of luring a woman through an online sales scheme in order to rob her. Offlee has been booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on one count of 1st Degree Robbery.
On Tuesday (September 22, 2026), woman from the Baton Rouge area reported connecting with a man through a social media platform to buy a used vehicle. The woman reported picking the man up at a Hammond address before he directed her to Dead End Road in Hammond. There, he tried to steal her car and several other belongings, but she was able to get away.
At the time, his identity was not known, but he was described as a black male wearing a reflective vest, a beanie cap and having two gold canine teeth. Following quick investigative work, surveillance pictures of the suspect were obtained and he was identified as Offlee with assistance from the Hammond Police Department. Offlee was then located by TPSO Street Crimes and SWAT units and taken into custody.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
Investigators have information indicating this is not Offlee’s only victim, but are concerned additional reports have not been made, or full cooperation has not been provided, due to fear of Offlee’s retaliation or legal consequences regarding the initial source of contact with Offlee. The TPSO is encouraging anyone, especially women from the Baton Rouge area, who experienced a similar encounter in the past few weeks to contact our Criminal Investigations Division to file an official report.
Washington Parish Jail Bookings for September 23, 2026
Fredrick Anderson (age 51 with a Tylertown, Ms. address) was booked on the charges of Brake Lights and
Turn Signal Required, Driving While Intoxicated, and Stop Signs and Yield Signs Violations by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.
Austin Olmstead (age 19 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Bond Surrender. Bond set at $50000.00.
Trevonne Mingo (age 31 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked In From Court.
Jeremy Blow (age 47 with a Ponchatoula, La. address) was booked In From Court.
Justin Jarrell (age 18 with no address listed) was booked on the charge of Simple Battery by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
Metaxia Fairburn (age 50 with a Covington, La. address) was booked on the charges of Intimidating and Obstruction of Justice by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
Tropical Disturbances Today
Disturbance 1. Far Eastern Tropical Atlantic (AL90): A broad area of low pressure is located a few hundred miles south-southeast of the Cabo Verde Islands. This system could become a short-lived tropical depression or a tropical storm later today or on Friday while it moves northwestward to northward. Increasing upper-level winds, however, should prevent further development by the weekend. Formation chance through 48 hours...high...70 percent and formation chance through 7 days...high...70 percent.
Disturbance 2. Tropical Storm Fay is moving fast westward over the Central Atlantic. Fay is currently located about 955 miles WSW of the Azores and moving west at 7 MPH with maximum sustained winds of 40 MPH. Some slight strengthening is possible over the next day or so, with gradual weakening expected thereafter. There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
Local Forecast for the Next Few Days
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Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind.
Saturday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.
September 23, 2026
St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for September 22, 2026
Candis Harris (age 42) was booked on the charge of Simple Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Donshall Schnyder (age 32) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the Louisiana State Police.
Adarryl Chaney (age 53) was booked on the charges of Fugitive (2 counts) by the Louisiana State Police.
Leah Roberts (age 22) was booked on the charge of Simple Battery by the Covington Police Department.
Laci Olsen (age 31) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Damion Marshall (age 22) was booked on the charges of Theft of a Motor Vehicle and Simple Criminal Damage to Property by the Covington Police Department.
Haleigh Seifert (age 28) was booked on the charges of Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated by the Mandeville Police Department.
Logan Gardere (age 25) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Olman Banegas-Santos (age 32) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment, Domestic Abuse Battery/Strangulation, Hit and Run, Driver Must Be Licensed, and Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Brandi Davis (age 40) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by Agency not listed.
Phillip Goolsby (age 55) was booked on the charges of Molestation of a Juvenile or Person With Physical or Mental Disability and Aggravated Crime Against Nature by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Zerick Blue (age 23) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole.
Brittany Yearwood (age 33) was booked on the charges of Distributing to Persons Under Age 18 and Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Joseph Salinas (age 36) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole.
Quinton Perry (age 40) was booked on the charges of Possession of Pornography Involving Juveniles, Sexual Abuse of an Animal, Manufacture/Distribution of Schedule I CDS, Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS, and Transactions Involving Proceeds from Drug Offenses by the 22nd Judicial Court.
Charles Alexander (age 56) was booked on the charges of Manufacture/Distribution Schedule I CDS, Manufacture/Distribution Schedule II CDS, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Improper Lane Use, and Obstructing a Drivers View by the 22nd Judicial Court.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
TPSO Mounted Division Pro Rodeo is This Weekend
The 15th Annual TPSO Mounted Division Pro Rodeo is being held this weekend (Friday, Sept. 25 and Saturday, Sept. 26) at the Florida Parishes Arena in Amite. This event supports the agency's reserve, horse-riding volunteer deputies by providing funding for equipment, uniforms and additional resources.
The event will feature all of the usual rodeo competitions including bull riding, calf roping and a rodeo clown. It will also, for the first time, feature a sensory-considerate Special Needs Rodeo on Saturday from 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday night, at 5:30 p.m., the new TPSO Rodeo Queen will be crowned.
Tickets are on sale now on tpso.org. They're $12 ahead of the event and $15 at the door. Gates open at 6 each night and the shows start at 7:30 p.m.
Washington Parish Jail Bookings for September 22, 2026
Shi'heim Bridges (age 24 with a Tylertown, Ms. address) was booked on the charges of Improper Lane Usage and Driving While Intoxicated by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
James McKnight (age 30 with a McComb, Ms. address) was booked on the charges of Failure to Appear (2 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
Cordaro Levi (age 38 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked In From Court.
Darian Larson (age 28 with a Tylertown, Ms. address) was booked on the charge of Bond Surrender by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $7500.00.
Stephanie Charleston (age 48 with no address listed) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery and Domestic Abuse/Aggravated Assault by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
Cody Coleman (age 30 with a Covington, La. address) was booked on the charges of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction by the Bogalusa Police Department and on the charges of Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
Brandon Ellis (age 38 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked In For Court.
Paul Kates (age 40 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked In From Court.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
From Richard C. Thomas to Jimi Johnson - Bogalusa Black Artistic Legacy Continues
After years away from painting, Bogalusa-born artist Jimi returns to his roots with two 15th-anniversary commissions: the official festival poster and its first-ever commemorative anniversary vinyl collector's edition.
Jimi Johnson's two 15th-anniversary commissions - the official festival poster and its first-ever commemorative anniversary vinyl collector's edition - mark a homecoming and the rediscovery of a gift that never truly left him.
Born James Johnson, Jimi spent his first decade in Bogalusa before being raised in Winthrop, Massachusetts. His talent emerged through a talented-art program and the influence of the late Alvin Carter, the respected Bogalusa artist, muralist and teacher. He later developed his craft through the Winthrop Art Association and studies connected with the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Life eventually pulled him away from painting, but returning to Louisiana brought him back to the brush.
“Blues is art,” Jimi said. “You can teach technique, but you can’t really teach the blues. It comes from somewhere deeper—from what you’ve lived, what you’ve lost, what you’ve survived and what you still carry inside you.”
That belief connects Jimi to one of his greatest influences, Jimi Hendrix. Though remembered as a rock icon, Hendrix was deeply rooted in the blues: raw, expressive and grounded in life as it is. Jimi paints from that same place, holding struggle and beauty, pain and survival, movement and hope in a single composition.
Jimi also created the festival's first-ever commemorative anniversary vinyl collector's edition: true vintage records, individually hand-painted and airbrushed, numbered and authenticated as collectible works of art.
Jimi’s selection also links him to legendary Bogalusa-born artist Richard C. Thomas, who created the festival’s 2014 Professor Longhair poster and made history in 1989 as the first Black artist commissioned to create an official New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival poster. Based on currently available Bogalusa festival records, Jimi appears to follow Thomas as only the second documented Black artist chosen to create an official poster for the hometown festival.
For Jimi, having his name placed beside Richard C. Thomas is a profound honor. His hand-painted anniversary poster reflects Bogalusa’s music, resilience and cultural identity—and his belief that the art inside a person never dies.
ABOUT JIMI: Jimi is a multidisciplinary Louisiana artist influenced by blues, rock and roll, graffiti and lived experience. His work in oils, acrylics, pastels and metallic finishes is raw, honest and alive.
EVENT: September 25-26, 2026 • Cassidy Park • Bogalusa, Louisiana
Local Forecast for the Next Few Days
For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.
Today Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 71. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Increasing clouds, with a high near 93. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 69. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tropical Disturbances Today
Disturbance 1. Far Eastern Tropical Atlantic: An area of low pressure, associated with a tropical wave that just moved off the west coast of Africa, has formed about 600 miles southeast of the Cabo Verde Islands. This system could become a short-lived tropical depression on Thursday or Friday while it moves northwestward to northward. However, strong upper-level winds should end the opportunity for development by the weekend. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...30 percent and formation chance through 7 days...medium...40 percent.
Disturbance 2. Central Subtropical Atlantic (Former Tropical Storm Fay): A low pressure system, formerly Tropical Storm Fay, is located about 800 miles southwest of the Azores. Significant re-development of this system is unlikely while it moves generally westward over the next couple of days. By the weekend, increasingly strong upper-level winds should inhibit re-development. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...20 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...20 percent.
September 22, 2026
St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for September 21, 2026
Terrel Barthelemy (age 41) was booked on the charges of Fugitive and Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the Covington Police Department.
Jerry Clark (age 48) was booked on the charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Emilio Alfaro-Glenn (age 22) was booked on the charge of Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle by the Louisiana State Police.
Erna Richardson (age 63) was booked on the charge of Theft Less Than 1000 by the Mandeville Police Department.
Armand Espinel-Vasquez (age 32) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Ernest Cook (age 34) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Jamarkus George (age 19) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the Covington Police Department.
Devon Smith (age 35) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Adelia Seay (age 27) was booked on the charge of Child Desertion by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Cody Norman (age 24) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole.
Brian Williams (age 47) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Fabian Ramirez (age 37) was booked on the charge of Parole Violation by Probation and Parole.
Daniel Morales (age 41) was booked on the charge of Nonconsensual Disclosure of Private Information by the Pearl River Police Department.
Jimmie Reamey (age 44) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Rashod Matthews (age 27) was booked on the charges of Monetary Instrument Abuse and Theft by the Slidell Police Department.
Samuel James (age 25) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule IV and Refusing to Provide Correct Identity by the Slidell Police Department.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
Washington Parish Jail Bookings for September 18-21, 2026
Paula Tarver (age 54 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Failure to Provide Proper Info (3 counts), Careless Operation, No Proof of Insurance, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, and Obstruction of Justice by the Franklinton Police Department. Bond set at $10000.00.
Treshawn Fowler (age 27 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Driving While Intoxicated by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond information is unavailable.
Anthony Cyriak (age 37 with an Alexandria, La. address) was booked In For Court.
Jacoby Dyson (age 33 with an Amite, La. address) was booked In For Court.
Myron Robinson (age 33 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked In For Court.
Cody Meiners (age 36 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Schedule II Drugs by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.
Zachary Garrett (age 24 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked In For Court.
Jonathan Esteve (age 35 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked In For Court.
Rhonda Fields (age 52 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Theft Less Than 1000, Child Restraint Violation, No Seat Belt, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Resisting Arrest by Providing False Booking Info, Filing or Maintaining False Public Records, and Resisting Arrest (3 counts) by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
Local Forecast for the Next Few Days
For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.
Today Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Wednesday Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 70. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Sunny, with a high near 93. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
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