Suspect Vehicle Sought in Tangipahoa Parish

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) is investigating a case involving a woman severely injured when an object was thrown through the windshield of her vehicle.

In the late evening hours of August 16, 2026, a semi-truck driver traveling on Highway 1054 near Forbes Road in the Spring Creek area experienced her windshield suddenly break, shattering portions into the passenger compartment. Glass from the break severely injured one of her eyes which she continues to receive medical treatment for today.

The investigation revealed that an occupant of a red, four-door sedan with chrome rims, passing the semi-truck in the opposite direction, threw an object at the windshield, causing the break. Dash camera video in the semi-truck captured the incident and the suspect vehicle.

The TPSO is asking anyone with information about this vehicle, or this incident, to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 985-902-2088.

If you’d prefer to share information anonymously, you can do so through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s tip line at 1-800-554-5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip!

Tips submitted directly through Crimestoppers may be eligible for a cash reward.

Obituary

Kevon Lionel Handy

January 3, 2000 — August 12, 2026

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for August 26, 2026

Chance Luke (age 28 with an Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of Driving While Intoxicated With Child Endangerment, Hit and Run, Criminal Damage, No Insurance, and Gross Littering by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond information incomplete at this time.

Leslie Davis (age 37 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Theft 1000-5000, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Possession of Marijuana, No License Plate, and Driving Under Suspension by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Torrence Reed (age 47 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule I/Ecstasy, Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule II (4 counts), Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule III, Possession of Schedule IV Drugs, Possession of Heroin, Transactions Involving Proceeds From Drug Offenses, Possession of Schedule I/Tetrahydrocannabinols or Synthetic Cannabinoids, Open Container in Vehicle, and Introduction of Contraband to Correctional Facility by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Richard Creel (age 26 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule II (2 counts), Obstruction of Justice, and Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Joseph Garner (age 32 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule I Drugs, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Possession of a Firearm or Concealed Weapon by Person Convicted of Domestic Abuse Battery, Possession of CDS With Weapon Present, Obstruction of Justice, Possession of Marijuana, Prohibited Acts, License Plate/Improper Lighting, Proper Equipment Required on Vehicles, and No Drivers License by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for August 25, 2026

Melvin Newton (age 40) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Jared Bland (age 37) was booked on the charges of Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Trespass, and Simple Criminal Damage to Property by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Scott Glendening (age 54) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the Louisiana State Police.

Terrell Guillard (age 20) was booked on the charges of Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule I CDS, Possession With Intent to Distribute
Schedule II CDS, Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule IV CDS, Illegal Carrying of Weapon, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of a Unregistered Firearm or Silencer by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Redonald Veal (age 50) was booked on the charges of Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear and Contempt of Court by Agency not listed.

Akiah Smith (age 23) was booked on the charges of Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule I CDS, Possession of Schedule II, Illegal Carrying of Weapon, and Possession of Firearm or Carrying Concealed Weapon by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Mark White (age 19) was booked on the charges of Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule I CDS, Possession of Schedule II, Illegal Carrying of Weapon, and Driving Under Suspension by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Lance Brewer (age 35) was booked on the charges of Housed for Court and Contempt of Court by Agency not listed.

Sharoy Massey (age 32) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by Agency not listed.

Jason Dickson (age 50) was booked on the charges of Bank Fraud and Computer Fraud by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Tristan Brown (age 21) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Cody Beason (age 31) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole.

Justin McCullum (age 38) was booked on the charge of Parole Violation by Probation and Parole.

Wendi Holmes (age 45) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by Agency not listed.

Alisha Christmas (age 35) was booked on the charge of Theft Less Than 1000 by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Charles Delaughter (age 41) was booked on the charge of Theft 5000-25000 by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Ryan Billings (age 44) was booked on the charges of Manufacture/Distribution Schedule II CDS, Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and No Safety Belts by the 22nd Judicial Court.

John Hargis (age 33) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole.

Chad Winslow (age 45) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole.

Louis Mistretta (age 41) was booked on the charges of Simple Burglary and Illegal Possession of Stolen Things Less Than 1000 by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Opal Currie (age 23) was booked on the charge of Theft 1000-5000 by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Mark Grainger (age 32) was booked on the charges of Bank Fraud, Computer Fraud, and Forgery by the Slidell Police Department.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Obituary

Tammy Rester Creel

November 18, 1959 - August 22, 2026

Tropical Disturbances Today

Disturbance 1. Central Tropical Atlantic (AL96): An area of low pressure is located about midway between Africa and the Windward Islands. Advisories could be initiated on a short-lived tropical storm later today.  However, environmental conditions are expected to become hostile beginning on Friday, likely ending its chances for further development. Formation chance through 48 hours...high...90 percent and formation chance through 7 days...high...90 percent.

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.

Today   A 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 87. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. 

Friday   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

Saturday   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

Job Opening: Director of Finance/Personnel

The Washington Parish Government has a job opening for Director of Finance/Personnel. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary, including complete benefit package.

Overview

The Director of Finance provides oversight and guidance to the Administrative Finance department for the Washington Parish Government. The Director ensures proper administration of all financial functions, oversees the disbursement and receipt of Parish funds according to applicable state statutes and parish policies and procedures and prepares financial reports in accordance with generally accepted governmental accounting principles. The Director develops and maintains proper internal controls for all accounting systems within the Parish Government.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the Administrative Finance and Personnel departments.

• • Aids the President in preparation of the annual operating and capital outlay budget.

• Exercises oversight in coordinating the administration of the annual budget.

• Receives and disburses Parish funds according to law and applicable restrictions.

• Prepares a monthly statement of revenues and expenditures available for public inspection within 30 days of month end.

• Oversees procurement of all personal property, materials, supplies and services required by the Parish Government, utilizing a centralized accounting system.

• Reviews and oversees administrative activities including intergovernmental grants, inventory of real and personal property, risk management, technology hardware and software applications, and acts as a liaison with sub agencies and component units of the parish.

• Invests idle parish funds, as permitted by law.

• Performs general administrative services as directed by the Parish President.

Requirements:

The Director of Finance, at the time of appointment, shall have at least a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, public administration or a related field from an accredited college or university, and at least two (2) years’ experience in a responsible managerial or administrative fiscal position or, in lieu of the preceding, have at least five (5) years’ experience in a responsible managerial or administrative fiscal position. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is preferred.

Interested candidates may obtain further information by contacting Human Resource office at 985-335-1304. Resumes and two (2) professional letters of reference may be emailed to Patrick J. Galivan at pgalivan@wpgov.org or delivered to 909 Pearl Street Franklinton, LA 70438, until September 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

Washington Parish Government provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

Obituary

Ester Susan "Sue" Gallington 

December 8, 1954 — August 24, 2026

Obituary

Dr. Robert Magee Powers

October 26, 1931 ~ August 19, 2026 

Obituary

Kendrick O'Neal Rodgers

October 25, 1981 — August 20, 2026

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for August 24, 2026

Cesar Tablante-Padron (age 25) was booked on the charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and Driver Must Be Licensed by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Andrew Gautier (age 20) was booked on the charges of Possession of Marijuana or Synthetic Cannabinoids and Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Elysia McMillan (age 48) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery and Simple Battery by the Pearl River Police Department.

Mary Nicholson (age 36) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Miranda Baham (age 28) was booked on the charge of Surrender of Defendant/Bondsman Off Bond and Contempt of Court by Bondsman.

Gary Evans (age 44) was booked on the charges of Probation Violation, Possession of a Firearm by Convicted Felon, Unlawful Use of Body Armor, and Sale Distribution or Possession of Legend Drug Without Prescription by Probation and Parole.

Majid Dabit (age 31 was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by Agency not listed.

Shawn Russell (age 55) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by Agency not listed.

Nicholas Lenain (age 47) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Sean Herron (age 49) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery and Possession of Schedule I by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Sean Kelly (age 34) was booked on the charges of Surrender of Defendant/Bondsman Off Bond and Contempt of Court by Bondsman.

Calvin Lesley (age 38) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Charles Peterson (age 47) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court and Criminal Trespass by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Stephen Arthur (age 35) was booked on the charge of Violation of Protection Order by the Slidell Police Department.

Carl Pritchard (age 36) was booked on the charge of Simple Escape/Aggravated Escape by the Slidell Police Department.

Jourdan Griggs (age 22) was booked on the charges of Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Sale Distribution or Possession of Legend Drug Without Prescription by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for August 24-25, 2026

Hayward Partman (age 52 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked In From Court

Mary Nicholson (age 36 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on charges not listed by Agency not listed. No bond set at this time.

Quandarius Rowe (age 33 with address not listed) was booked on charges not listed by Agency not listed. No bond set at this time.

Darryl Harris (age 60 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Possession of Schedule II Drugs by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond set at $7500.00.

Dawayne Whitaker (age 35 with address not listed) was booked on the charges of Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Driving While Intoxicated, Driving Under Suspension, Criminal Damage to Property, Vehicular Injuring/Negligent, and Vehicular Injuring/Negligent/First Degree by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond set at $50000.00.

Adam Lott (age 46 with an Angie, La. address) was booked on the charge of Self Mutilation by a Prisoner by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Jerry Barber (age 50 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Aggrravated Battery by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Dustin Orgeron (age 44 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Criminal Trespass, Simple Burglary, and Resisting Arrest by Flight by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Obituary

Gerald "Jerry" Ray Campbell 

February 6, 1967 — August 21, 2026

Obituary

Charles "Teeny" Elzy, Jr.

August 8, 1953 — August 19, 2026

Obituary

Rita Evonne Mizell Howze

July 3, 1953 - August 23, 2026

Obituary

Charles B. "Chico" Sanders

October 16, 1969 - August 15, 2026

Tropical Disturbances Today

Disturbance 1. Eastern Tropical Atlantic (AL96): An area of low pressure, associated with a tropical wave, is located a few hundred miles southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands. Environmental conditions are somewhat favorable for development over the next couple of days, and a tropical depression could form over the next day or two as the system moves westward to west-northwestward across the eastern and central tropical Atlantic. Environmental conditions are forecast to become less favorable by this weekend, potentially ending its chances for development. Formation chance through 48 hours...medium...60 percent and formation chance through 7 days...medium...60 percent.

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.

Today   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

Tonight   A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday   A 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 90. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night   A 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. 

Friday   A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. 

Friday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for August 23, 2026

Horus Toullier (age 64) was booked on the charges of No Safety Belts and Resisting an Officer by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Stephon Cooley (age 26) was booked on the charges of Simple Criminal Damage to Property, Simple Robbery, and Simple Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Adam Walsworth (age 40) was booked on the charges of Criminal Trespass, Tampering With Surveillance Accounting Inventory or Monitoring, Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness, and Telephone Communications/Improper Language/Harassment by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Joshua Navarre (age 41) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Assault With Firearm, Simple Burglary, Theft 1000-5000, Illegal Use of Weapons or Dangerous Instrumentalities, and Interfering With Emergency Communications by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Peter Ricca (age 33) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery, Interfering With Emergency Communication, and Resisting an Officer by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Gerardo Luis (age 33) was booked on the charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Careless Operation by the Louisiana State Police.

Junius Trask (age 42) was booked on the charges of Carjacking, Resisting an Officer, Simple Battery, Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness, and DWI (4th or Subsequent Offense) by the Slidell Police Department.

Jefferson Acosta (age 27) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Assault With a Motor Vehicle Upon a Peace Officer, Aggravated Flight From Officer, Resisting an Officer, Driver Must Be Licensed, and Open Container in Vehicle by the Slidell Police Department.

Andrew Vinning (age 61) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the Covington Police Department.

Anthony Crouch (age 27) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Barry Castaneda (age 62) was booked on the charges of Surrender of Defendant/Bondsman Off Bond and Contempt of Court (3 counts) by Bondsman.

Helen Bourn (age 18) was booked on the charge of Theft by the Mandeville Police Department.

***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   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Light north wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Tonight   Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Wednesday   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night   A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Thursday   A 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. 

Thursday Night   A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. 

Tropical Disturbances Today

Disturbance 1. Central Subtropical Atlantic (AL95): An area of low pressure  located a few hundred miles east-northeast of Bermuda could become a short-lived tropical depression or storm later today before encountering increasingly hostile conditions tonight and Wednesday, likely ending its chances for development. Formation chance through 48 hours...medium...40 percent and formation chance through 7 days...medium...40 percent.

Disturbance 2. Eastern Tropical Atlantic (AL96): An area of low pressure is centered a few hundred miles south-southeast of the Cabo Verde Islands. This system is likely to become a tropical depression during the next day or two while it moves westward to west-northwestward across the eastern and central tropical Atlantic. Environmental conditions could become less conducive for development by the weekend. Formation chance through 48 hours...high...70 percent and formation chance through 7 days...high...70 percent.

Obituary

Elsie V. Moore Witt 

February 13, 1933 — August 23, 2026

Obituary

Ronald Louis Spell

August 16, 1950 — August 19, 2026

Obituary

Herbert Lee Penton 

July 24, 1959 – August 20, 2026

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for August 22-23, 2026

Samantha Landry (age 31 with a Covington, La. address) was booked on the charges of Entry on or
Remaining in Places or on Land After Being  Forbidden, Resisting a Police Officer With Force or Violence, and Battery on a Police Officer by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Kakawana Magee (age 29 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse/Child Endangerment, Resisting Arrest by Providing False Booking Info, and Failure to Appear by the Franklinton Police Department. Bond Information Incomplete at this time.

Adrian Fleming (age 39 with no address listed) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse/Child Endangerment (4 counts) and Disturbing the Peace/Violent and Tumultuous Manner by Agency not listed. No bond set at this time.

William Hasson (age 54 with no address listed) was booked on the charges of Criminal Conspiracy/Theft, Motor Vehicle Alteration or Removal of Identifying Numbers, and Possession of Stolen Things $25000 or More by the Louisiana State Police. No bond set at this time.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for August 22, 2026

Ramee Atlow (age 56) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (3 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Shantella Casnave (age 44) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court and Fugitive by the Mandeville Police Department.

Judith Mackey (age 43) was booked on the charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Improper Lane Use by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Glen Dickerson (age 57) was booked on the charges of Hit and Run, No Proof of Insurance, Failure to Transfer Title, Careless Operation, Expired Drivers License, No Tag Displayed, No Registration, and Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the Mandeville Police Department.

Tilor Duncan (age 29) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Schedule I, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Establishing Speed Zones by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Logan Bixler (age 37) was booked on the charge of Violation of Protection Order by the Covington Police Department.

Joshua Lincoln (age 48) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the Louisiana State Police.

Grady Payne (age 23) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule I, Possession of Schedule II, Sale Distribution or Possession of Legend Drug Without Prescription, Resisting a Police Officer With Force or Violence, Resisting an Officer by Refusing to Identify, and Battery of a Police Officer by the Covington Police Department.

Danielle Howard (age 42) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (2 counts) and Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Stephanie Reynolds (age 56) was booked on the charge of Aggravated Assault by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Jose Mira (age 19) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Flight From Officer and Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle by the Causeway Bridge Police.

Ryan Plucienski (age 43) was booked on the charge of Aggravated Burglary by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Paul Lehr (age 52) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Callie Smith (age 32) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Seth Howard (age 43) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Schedule III, Two Headlights Required, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Inmate Dies at St. Tammany Parish Jail

An inmate at the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center died Saturday (August 22, 2026) following an apparent medical emergency.

The inmate was being housed in a medical observation dorm at the time of the incident due to known medical conditions. Shortly after 8:15 p.m. Saturday, Corrections deputies observed the inmate experiencing a medical emergency and immediately began life-saving measures. Those efforts, along with intervention from emergency medical personnel and personnel with the company contracted to provide medical services at the jail, were unsuccessful, and the inmate was pronounced deceased.

At this time, no foul play is suspected, and the death is believed to be the result of natural causes.

The St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office took possession of the body, and an autopsy will be conducted to determine the official cause and manner of death.

The identity of the inmate is not being released at this time so that family can be properly notified.

The investigation into the death is ongoing.

Washington Parish Council Agenda for August 24, 2026

The Washington Parish Council will meet at 5:30 PM on Monday (August 24, 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.

Preceding the Regular Meeting will be a Public Hearing on an ordinance to  “Adopt an Ordinance to Amend the 2026 Annual Operating Budget for the Washington Parish Government.

On the Agenda for the Regular Meeting are the following: 

Rusty Fornea: ADAPT

ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS/DISCUSSION ITEMS

• Ordinance No. 26-790: Adopt an Ordinance to Amend the 2026 Annual Operating Budget for the Washington Parish Government

• Resolution No. 26-1526: Adopt a Resolution Amending Resolution No. 26-1506, Placing a Moratorium on the Approval and/or Permitting of All Solar Panel Farms, Commercial Solar Power Plants, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and Similar Energy Generation or Storage Facilities

• Resolution No. 26-1527: Adopt a Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between Washington Parish Government and the City of Bogalusa for Animal Shelter and Animal Control Services; Authorizing the Parish President to Execute Said Agreement; and Providing for Related Matters

• Resolution No. 26-1528: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application With the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for a Grant Under Any of the Following FTA Programs Managed Through the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development

• Resolution No. 26-1529: Adopt a Resolution Approving the Holding of an Election in Washington Parish Fire Protection District No. 1, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, December 12, 2026, to Authorize the Renewal of Special Taxes Therein

• Resolution No. 26-1530: Adopt a Resolution by the Washington Parish Council to Authorize the Use of Opioid Settlement Funds for the Purchase of Resuscitation Equipment for Use at the Washington Parish Jail

• Resolution No. 26-1531: Adopt a Resolution by the Washington Parish Council to Amend Resolutions No. 26-1476 through 26-1486, to Increase the Amount of Opioid Settlement Funds Authorized for the Purchase of Resuscitation Equipment for the Respective Washington Parish Fire Protection Districts

• Resolution No. 26-1532: Adopt a Resolution by the Washington Parish Council Accepting the Lowest Responsible and Responsive Bid for the Purchase of Resuscitation Equipment for Washington Parish Fire Protection Districts No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Bogalusa Fire Department and Franklinton Fire Department, utilizing Opioid Settlement Funds, and Authorizing the Parish President to Execute All Necessary Documents

Following Public Participation, the Council will hear reports from the Parish President and his staff before adjourning 

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.

Today   A 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Tuesday   A 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

Wednesday   A 60 percent chance of  showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. 

Wednesday Night   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. 

Tropical Disturbances Today

Disturbance 1. Central Subtropical Atlantic (AL95): An area of low pressure is located a few hundred miles southeast of Bermuda. This system could become a short-lived tropical depression or storm during the next couple of days while it moves northward and north-northeastward, well northeast of Bermuda. Formation chance through 48 hours...medium...50 percent and formation chance through 7 days...medium...50 percent.

Disturbance 2. Eastern Tropical Atlantic: A tropical wave is expected to move off the west coast of Africa later today. A tropical depression could form by the middle to latter portions of the week while the system moves generally westward at 15 to 20 mph across the eastern and central tropical Atlantic. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent and formation chance through 7 days...medium...50 percent.

Obituary

Betty Jo Peacock Richard

October 4, 1932 - August 22, 2026

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for August 21, 2026

John Stewart (age 37) was booked on the charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Obstruction of Justice/Simple Assault by the Covington Police Department.

Aaron Johnson (age 47) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II and Improper Lane Use by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Ashleigh Singh (age 35) was booked on the charge of Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Kenyatta Collins (age 29) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the Slidell
Police Department.

Jordan Kaiser (age 29) was booked on the charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Careless Operation by the Causeway Bridge Police.

Dernell Jynes (age 35) was booked on the charge of Violation of Protection Order by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Jamll Williams (age 20) was booked on the charges of Possession of Firearm or Carrying Concealed Weapon, Unlawful Sale/Possession of Tobacco by Person Under 18 YOA, and Pedestrian on Hwy/Interstate by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Gerald Snyder (age 41) was booked on the charges of Sale Distribution or Possession of Legend Drug Without Prescription and Violations of Registration Provisions by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Edward Aiello (age 62) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the Slidell Police Department.

Robert King (age 46) was booked on the charge of Aggravated Obstruction of Highway of Commerce by the Slidell Police Department.

Thomas Bailey (age 58) was booked on the charge of Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Quentin Leday (age 39) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Christopher Tanner (age 45) was booked on the charges of Manufacture/Distribution Schedule II CDS (2 counts), Manufacture/Distribution Schedule I CDS, Possession of Schedule II (2 counts), Possession of Schedule IV (2 counts), Transactions Involving Proceeds From Drug Offenses, Possession of Marijuana, and Driving Under Suspension by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Justin Smith (age 20) was booked on the charges of Disturbing the Peace/Simple Assault and Aggravated Assault by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Kali Kreger (age 30) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole.

Rene Parker (age 40) was booked on the charges of Simple Battery, Disturbing the Peace/Simple Assault, and Resisting a Police Officer With Force or Violence by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Leann Simon (age 40) was booked on the charge of Second Degree Cruelty to Juveniles by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Brittney Smith (age 40) was booked on the charge of Cruelty to Juveniles by the Slidell Police Department.

Khristy Ridgel (age 48) was booked on the charges of Windshields Required, Expired License Plate, and Possession of Schedule II by the Slidell Police Department.

***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   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

Tonight   A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

Monday   A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night   Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Tuesday   A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. 

Tuesday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

Tropical Disturbances Today

Disturbance 1. Northeastern Atlantic: A non-tropical area of low pressure is located a few hundred miles west of the coast of Portugal. This system has only a slight chance of acquiring subtropical characteristics later today. By tonight, the low will encounter unfavorable environmental conditions, and further development is not expected. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...10 percent.

Disturbance 2. Central Subtropical Atlantic (AL95): A broad area of low pressure is located a few hundred miles southeast of Bermuda. Some development of this system is possible during the next few days as it drifts northwestward today and then accelerates northward early this week. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...20 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...30 percent.

Disturbance 3. Eastern Tropical Atlantic: A tropical wave is expected to move off the west coast of Africa on Monday. Environmental conditions are forecast to be marginally conducive for development, and a tropical depression could form by the middle to latter portions of the week while the system moves generally westward at 15 to 20 mph across the eastern and central tropical Atlantic. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent and formation chance through 7 days...medium...50 percent.

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for August 20-21, 2026

Caleb Newman (age 26 with an Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse/Child Endangerment (7 counts) and Domestic Abuse Battery (2 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Duane Whitney (age 45 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Parole Violation by Probation and Parole. No bond set at this time.

Jarvis Blackmon (age 35 with no address listed) was booked on the charge of Introduction of Contraband to Correctional Facility by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Jackie Brister (age 29 with an Angie, La. address) was booked on the charge of Aggravated Second Degree Battery by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Dane Nycole Spears (age 37 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked In From Court.

Derrick Braxton (age 45 with a Tangipahoa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse/Child Endangerment, Failure to Appear, and Home Invasion/Aggravated Assault/Battery by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond information incomplete at this time.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for August 20, 2026

Heather Vilcan (age 44) was booked on the charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Christopher Buelle (age 38) was booked on the charges of Manufacture/Distribution Schedule II CDS (2 counts), Possession of Schedule I, Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS, Possession of Schedule III CDS, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Contempt of Court (2 counts), Simple Assault, Criminal Conspiracy, Manufacture/Distribution Schedule I CDS, and Fugitive by the Slidell Police Department.

Tiffany Deroche (age 44) was booked on the charges of Possession With Intent to Distribute of a Schedule II CDS (2 counts), Possession of Schedule III CDS, Possession of Schedule I, and Drug Paraphernalia by the Slidell Police Department.

Sarah Vogel (age 31) was booked on the charges of Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS (2 counts), Possession of Schedule III CDS, Possession of Schedule I, and Drug Paraphernalia by the Slidell Police Department.

Domingo Sanchez (age 55) was booked on the charges of Possession With Intent to Distribute a Schedule II CDS (2 counts), Possession of Schedule III CDS, Possession of Schedule I, Drug Paraphernalia, and Contempt of Court by the Slidell Police Department.

Orlando Rascon-Bernon (age 31) was booked on the charges of Operating While Intoxicated (2nd Offense) and Improper Lane Usage by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Michael Shannon (age 62) was booked on the charge of Court Sanction by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Brody Evans (age 18) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Robert Paulhus (age 64) was booked on the charges of Manufacture/Distribution Schedule II CDS (2 counts), Possession of Schedule I, Possession of Schedule III CDS, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the Slidell Police Department.

Irwin Savoye (age 49) was booked on the charges of Violation of Protective Orders (2nd Offense) and Fugitive by the Slidell Police Department.

Clint Cooper (age 42) was booked on the charges of Theft of Motor Vehicle $25000 or More, Bank Fraud, and Fugitive by the Pearl River Police Department.

Christian Bourgeois (age 21) was booked on the charges of Fugitive, Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear (2 counts), and Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the Mandeville Police Department.

Timothy Noel (age 33) was booked on the charge of Violation of Protection Order by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Christy Parks (age 52) was booked on the charge of Bank Fraud by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Gelila Neitzel (age 32) was booked on the charge of Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Cleandrew Oliver (age 42) was booked on the charge of Disturbing the Peace by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Chelsey Alderman (age 21) was booked on the charge of Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Trenton Byrd (age 31) was booked on the charge of Court Sanction by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Sarah Ballay (age 41) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole.

Landon Woodside (age 23) was booked on charge(s) not listed by the Louisiana State Police.

Marcus Schech (age 18) was booked on the charge of Pornography Involving Juveniles With Age Restrictions by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Damien Washington (age 45) was booked on the charges of Bank Fraud, Access Device Fraud Over $25000, Theft Over $25000, and Identity Theft by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Jacque Carr (age 24) was booked on the charges of Simple Burglary of an Inhabited Dwelling, Simple Criminal Damage to Property 1000-50000, and Telephone Communications/Improper Language/Harassment by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Terry Jones (age 30) was booked on the charge of Court Sanction by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Kayden Taylor (age 29) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery Committed With Dangerous Weapon, Resisting a Police Officer With Force or Violence, Simple Battery, and Battery of a Police Officer.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Federal Officer Arrested by St. Tammany Parish S.O.

A federal officer, 58-year-old Thomas Bailey of Lecompte, was arrested Friday (August 21, 2026) morning after he entered his ex-girlfriend’s Covington-area apartment without permission. The ex-girlfriend was not home at the time Bailey entered the apartment.

Bailey, employed at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Oakdale, was arrested by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office and taken into custody. He was booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center for one count of L.R.S. 14:62.3 Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling.

“Regardless of where you work or what position you hold, the law applies equally to everyone,” Sheriff Bret Ibert said. “When someone enters another person’s residence without permission, we are going to investigate the circumstances and take the appropriate action based on the facts of the case.”

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 99. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight   Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

Sunday   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 108. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

Sunday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Monday   A 40 percent chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. 

Monday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

Tropical Disturbances Today

Disturbance 1. Northeastern Atlantic: A strong non-tropical area of low pressure is located over the northeastern Atlantic several hundred miles west of the coast of Portugal. This system could acquire some subtropical or tropical characteristics later today or on Sunday but the opportunity for tropical or subtropical development should end Sunday night when the system encounters unfavorable environmental conditions. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...20 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...20 percent.

Disturbance 2. Central Subtropical Atlantic: A trough of low pressure is located over the central subtropical Atlantic a few hundred miles east of Bermuda. Development of this system, if any, is expected to be slow to occur while it drifts westward through Sunday and then accelerates northward early next week. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...20 percent.

Disturbance 3. Eastern Tropical Atlantic: A tropical wave is expected to move off the west coast of Africa on Monday. An area of low pressure could form and subsequent development will be possible while the system moves westward at 15 to 20 mph across the eastern and central tropical Atlantic through the end of next week. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...30 percent.

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.

Today   A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 111. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight   A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind. 

Saturday   Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Sunday   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Sunday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

Tropical Disturbances Today

Disturbance 1. Northeastern Atlantic: A non-tropical area of low pressure has developed over the northeastern Atlantic several hundred miles north-northeast of the Azores. This system could acquire some subtropical or tropical characteristics on Saturday or early Sunday while it moves east-southeastward at 10 to 15 mph toward Portugal and northwestern Spain. The opportunity of tropical or subtropical development should end by Sunday night when the system moves into unfavorable environmental conditions. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...20 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...20 percent.

Disturbance 2. Central Subtropical Atlantic: A weak area of low pressure is located over the central subtropical Atlantic a few hundred miles east-southeast of Bermuda.  Development of this system, if any, is expected to be slow to occur while it drifts west-southwestward through Sunday and then turns northward early next week. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...20 percent.