Willie Clay Stogner, Sr.
April 2, 1955 - December 23, 2025
December 29, 2025
Local Forecast for the Next Few Days
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Today Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 48. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night Widespread frost after 1am. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 26. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday Widespread frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night Widespread frost, mainly after 5am. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 34. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
December 28, 2025
Washington Parish Jail Bookings for December 26-27, 2025
Jeffery Brown (age 58 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Obstruction of
Justice/Evidence Tampering, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting an Officer, and Possession of Schedule II Drugs by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.
Orhonde Chapman (age 52 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.
Kelsey Magee (age 33 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Criminal Damage to Property Under 1000, Disturbing the Peace/Simple Assault, and Contempt of Court by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
Christie Davidson (age 54 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction and Failure to Appear (2 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
Arubian Long (age 28 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Accessory After the Fact by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.
Demontez Martin (age 29 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Aggravated Assault With a Firearm by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
Local Forecast for the Next Few Days
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Today Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 48. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night Widespread frost after 1am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 25. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
December 27, 2025
Local Forecast for the Next Few Days
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Today Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Areas of fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night A 80 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Low around 47. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Monday A 30 percent chance of showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
December 26, 2025
State Fire Marshal Shares Safety Guidance for New Year Celebrations
BATON ROUGE (December 26, 2025) – As fireworks stands and tents experience increased business after Christmas, the Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office is reminding residents to prioritize both safety and awareness when purchasing and using fireworks.
For the current end-of-year season, more than 600 retail fireworks stands are permitted statewide. State law requires all wholesale and retail fireworks sellers to be properly licensed by the State Fire Marshal’s Office in parishes and municipalities where fireworks sales are permitted. Fireworks may be sold through 11:59 p.m. on January 1, 2025.
The State Fire Marshal strongly recommends that families attend organized public fireworks displays rather than setting off fireworks themselves. For those who choose to buy fireworks, it is important to confirm that the retailer is properly permitted. Consumers may ask to view a stand’s permit at any time. Any suspected illegal or unsafe fireworks sales should be reported to the State Fire Marshal’s Office at 1-800-256-5452 or through the agency’s website at www.lasfm.org.
The office also emphasizes the importance of using fireworks responsibly. According to recent data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, fireworks-related injuries continue to increase nationwide.
To help prevent accidents, the State Fire Marshal recommends the following safety measures:
- Keep fireworks at least 200 feet from buildings, vehicles, and flammable debris
- Never let children handle fireworks; offer safe alternatives like glow sticks
- Avoid using fireworks if impaired by alcohol or drugs
- Light one firework at a time and monitor with a hose or bucket of water nearby
- Soak used fireworks before disposal—never toss them dry into the trash
Residents are also urged to consider local weather conditions before using fireworks. Check for any active burn bans and be mindful of dry conditions when selecting a safe area for fireworks use.
Washington Parish Jail Bookings for December 24-25, 2025
Danielle Matran (age 25 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of No Seat Belt and No
Drivers License by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Released on $287.00 bond.
Amy Merritt (age 41 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Hit and Run, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (3rd + Offense) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
Patricia Billings (age 58 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Criminal Trespass and Resisting an Officer (2 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
Darnell Harris (age 28 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Failure to Appear (2 counts) and Failure to Pay Fine (2 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Released on $260.10 bond.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
Local Forecast for the Next Few Days
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Today Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Widespread dense fog, mainly before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
December 25, 2025
Local Forecast for the Next Few Days
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Christmas Day Widespread dense fog, mainly before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Tonight Widespread dense fog, mainly after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Friday Widespread dense fog, mainly before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night Increasing clouds, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Saturday Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
December 24, 2025
Washington Parish Jail Bookings for December 22-23, 2025
Scott Jordan (age not listed with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of 2nd Degree Murder by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $2000000.00.
Daimon Johnson (age 30 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Obstruction of Justice/Evidence Tampering, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Possession of Schedule IV Drugs, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.
Christopher Parrott (age 44 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Driving Without Headlights, Improper Lane Usage, Obstruction of Justice/Evidence Tampering, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Possession of Schedule IV Drugs, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.
Bobby Robinson (age 26 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of No Passing Zones, Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule 1 Drugs/Principle, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and No Drivers License by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.
Brandon Peters-Jackson (age 23 with Picayune, Ms. address) was booked on the charges of Careless Operation and Driving While Intoxicated by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
Christopher Stockstill (age 18 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Marijuana, Obstruction of Justice/Evidence Tampering, Resisting an Officer/Flight on Foot, Off-Road Vehicles Prohibited on Hwy, Driving During Darkness With Parking Lights, No Taillight, and Following Too Close With or Without Accident by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.
Jasmine Magee (age 33 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Simple Battery and Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
Local Forecast for the Next Few Days
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Today Widespread dense fog, mainly before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind.
Tonight Widespread dense fog, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind.
Christmas Day Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Thursday Night Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Friday Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
December 23, 2025
WPSO Sheriff Jason Smith Press Conference on the Arrest of Troy Scott Jordan for the Murder of Donna Arceneaux
For those who did not see the press conference earlier on our Facebook page, here it is
Local Forecast for the Next Few Days
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Today Sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Tonight Widespread dense fog, mainly after 3am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 56. Calm wind.
Wednesday Widespread dense fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night Increasing clouds, with a low around 55. Calm wind.
Christmas Day Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Arrest Made in Donna Arceneaux 2017 Murder
Today (Tuesday, December 23, 2025), Troy Scott Jordan of Franklinton was arrested and booked into the Washington Parish Jail on the charge of Second-Degree Murder in connection with Donna Arceneaux’s death in 2017.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
Washington Parish Sheriff Jason Smith stated in the press release, “The arrest of Mr. Jordan marks a significant development in our ongoing effort to ensure accountability for this murder. I extend my sincere appreciation to the Louisiana State Police not only for the technical assistance of their Crime Lab but also for the efforts of their Investigative Team to rescue this case from dormancy. The assistance of the St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s office was also particularly beneficial to the investigation, and I appreciate all their support on this case.
I want to thank Collin Sims, our District Attorney, for the legal guidance of his staff and their cooperation throughout this investigation. His partnership was essential in advancing this case to its current stage, and we will continue to work closely with the District Attorney’s Office to ensure that this case proceeds appropriately through the judicial process.
Fred Oswald and Jimmy Richard, our investigators on this case, were firmly committed to pursuing justice on behalf of Ms. Arceneaux and her loved ones. Their experience and perspective were instrumental to the progress we’ve made, and they remained disciplined and persistent throughout this process. I commend their ability to handle this case with the utmost diligence, professionalism and respect for the victim and her family.”
Sheriff Smith will host a press conference later today.
The October, 2017 murder of 40-year-old single mom Donna Arceneaux on 2017 in Franklinton was the subject of a podcast series several months ago and elevated interest in the case.
Click here for previous related stories, including links to the podcast episodes.
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