Retired STPSO Lt. Joins Race for St. Tammany Sheriff

David Maki, who retired from the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office as a lieutenant earlier this year, has entered the race for Sheriff.

Maki, 50, is a U.S. Army Veteran and a 20-year employee of the STPSO. With his wife, Kristen, he has four children, and the couple resides near Pearl River.

After joining the agency in 2006, Maki worked for two years in the Parish Jail. He spent the rest of his career in the Uniformed Patrol Division, serving in Mandeville, Lacombe, Slidell, and Pearl River. He was also a member of the SWAT Team and commander of the Bomb Squad, and secured Top Secret Clearance when working with the FBI Stabilization Unit.

“I have spent my entire career in public service,” said Maki, who now owns his own business uniquely serving St. Tammany Parish residents. “I’ve seen how bureaucracy and politics erode safety and trust, and I have the skills and experience to reverse that course. Our Parish is on a slope right now, and we could go in either direction; I vote for going upwards, no matter how hard we have to push.”

Maki has no party affiliation, but is a Constitutional Conservative committed to individual liberty and responsibility, and to smaller and efficient government.

“The oaths I have taken have been to the Constitution and the people of our Nation, our State, and our Parish – not to any one person or party,” Maki said. “I’m running for St. Tammany Parish Sheriff to restore the trust of the public, ensure safety, and protect the brave women and men of the agency from political abuse.”

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for July 25-26, 2026

Jerimah Rheams (age 33 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Domestic Violence Battery (2nd Offense), Contempt of Court, Resisting an Officer/Flight on Foot, and Possession of Schedule II Drugs by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Conor Calhoun (age 22 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Aggravated Domestic Violence Battery by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Stephen Sistrunk (age 37 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked with Obstruction of Justice/Evidence Tampering by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Cedric Anders (age 37 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Access Device Fraud by the Franklinton Police Department and on the charge of Contempt of Court by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Micah Blasingame (age 43 with no address listed) was booked on the charges of Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness and Domestic Abuse/Aggravated Assault by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Shawda Brock (age 34 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Access Device Fraud by the Franklinton Police Department and on the charge of Contempt of Court by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. 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   Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 109. West wind around 5 mph.

Tonight   Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Tuesday   Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 110. West wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.

Wednesday   Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. West wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night   A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Calm wind.

Ben Clayton for District Judge Reception

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for July 25, 2026

Cheryl Gentry (age 66) was booked on the charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Improper Lane Use, and Open Container in Motor Vehicle by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Merrick Ancar (age 18) was booked on the charges of Underage DWI, Careless Operation, and Open Container in Motor Vehicle by the Causeway Bridge Police.

Kaitlyn Eymard (age 29) was booked on the charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (2nd Offense) and Open Container in Motor Vehicle by the Mandeville Police Department.

Jesus Tejeda Martinez (age 35) was booked on the charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Driver Must Be Licensed by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Demarco Garrett (age 33) was booked on the charges of Resisting an Officer, Entry on or Remaining in Places or on Land After Being Forbidden, Simple Assault, Disturbing the Peace, and Battery of a Police Officer by the Covington Police Department.

John Adams (age 24) was booked on the charges of Fugitive, Aggravated Flight From Officer, Aggravated Obstruction of Highway of Commerce, Simple Kidnapping, Ignore Traffic Signal, Display of Temporary Registration License Plates, Driving Under Suspension, Resisting an Officer, and Improper Lane Use by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Abe Winfrey (age 50) was booked on the charges of Operating While Intoxicated (3rd Offense), Hit and Run, Careless Operation, Open Container in Motor Vehicle, and Expired Drivers License by the Louisiana State Police.

David Lopez (age 18) was booked on the charge of Aggravated Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Steven Baham (age 63) was booked on the charge of Attempted Unauthorized Entry of Inhabited Dwelling by the Covington Police Department.

Eric Johnson (age 24) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Strangulation by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Clarissa Stewart (age 27) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery and Resisting an Officer by the Covington Police Department.

Desire Martinez (age 42) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Strangulation by the Mandeville Police Department.

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

Juvenile Arrested in Slidell-area DoorDash Robberies

Detectives with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office Persons Crimes Unit arrested a 16-year-old male juvenile early Sunday morning (July 26, 2026) in connection with a series of robberies targeting DoorDash delivery drivers in the Lakeshore Villages area near Slidell.

Working alongside STPSO Patrol deputies, detectives determined the juvenile would place DoorDash orders to addresses in and around the Lakeshore Villages neighborhood without prepaying and wait for the deliveries to arrive. When the drivers approached, he would confront them, forcibly take the food and flee the area.

After identifying the suspect, he was taken into custody early Sunday after another DoorDash driver was robbed while attempting to deliver a pizza order in the Lakeshore Villages area late Saturday night.

The juvenile was booked into the Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center on three counts of Simple Robbery, one count of First-Degree Robbery and one count of Attempted Simple Robbery.

Obituary

Mary June Thomas Beall

March 10, 1949 - July 25, 2026

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for July 24, 2026

Alexander Espadron (age 38) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment, Domestic Abuse Battery/Strangulation, and Violation of Protection Order by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Nicholas Mitchell (age 42) was booked on the charge of Parole Violation by Probation and Parole.

Billy Marshall (age 25) was booked on the charges of Manufacture/Distribution Schedule I CDS, Possession of Schedule I, Illegal Carrying of Weapon, Possession of Firearm or Carrying Concealed Weapon, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Jared Bowsher (age 38) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Asia Burnett (age 28) was booked on the charges of Tampering With Surveillance Accounting Inventory or Monitor and Theft by the Slidell Police Department.

William Holley (age 37) was booked on the charges of DWI and Operating While Intoxicated (2nd Offense) by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Christine Nolan (age 50) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Austin Grilletta (age 22) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Flight From Officer, Resisting an Officer, General Speed Law, and Driver Must Be Licensed by the Pearl River Police Department.

Brandon Every (age 38) was booked on the charge of Violation of Protection Order 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.

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

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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Today   Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind around 5 mph.

Tonight   Mostly clear, with a low around 76. West wind around 5 mph.

Monday   Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 109. West wind around 5 mph.

Monday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.

Tuesday   Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. West wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.

Most Wanted in Tangipahoa Parish

AMITE (July 24, 2026)- The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) is asking the public to help locate several outstanding fugitives.

●      Tyquan Nicholson, 31, is wanted for Theft and Illegal Possession of Stolen Things in connection with a string of car burglaries in the Bedico area from early 2025. He’s also wanted in a 2025 Identity Theft case.

●      Frank Doty, Jr., 55, is wanted for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. Doty was convicted of Oral Sexual Battery in 2018 and was last known to be in the Amite area.

●      Christopher Moneyhun, 53, of the Kentwood area, is wanted for Theft over $25,000, Unauthorized Use of a Moveable, and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle connected to a crime back in May.

●      Laard Quave, 33 of Hammond, is wanted for three counts of Contributing to the Delinquency of Juveniles, Failure to Report the Commission of Certain Felonies and Failure to Seek Assistance in connection with a child abuse case from April.

●       Joshua Walters, 35, has several warrants for recent Protective Order Violations and four Failure to Appear Holds Without Bond.

●      Bentley MacKay, 77 of the Kentwood area, is wanted for Theft over $25,000, Unauthorized Use of a Moveable, and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.

●      Demarquez Jones, 25, is wanted on four counts of Simple Burglary as well as one count each of Carjacking and Theft of Motor Vehicle Value $1,500 Or More all tied to an August 2025 incident. He also has two warrants for Failure to Appear.

●       Richard Jones, 59, is wanted on two counts of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. Jones was convicted of Sexual Battery in the 90s and was last known to be in the Amite area.

Sheriff Gerald Sticker encourages anyone with information about these suspects’ whereabouts to contact the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office directly at 985-902-2088. If you prefer to share information anonymously, you can do so through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s tip line at1-800-554-5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip. You may be eligible for a cash reward.

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for July 23-24, 2026

Kenneth Graham (age 60 with a Kentwood, La. address) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole. No bond set at this time.

Kevin Levi (age 63 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Strangulation by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Eugine Tyson (age 43 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II Drugs (2 counts), Possession of Contraband in a Correctional Facility, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond set at $12000.00.

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

Obituary

Carolyn Robinson Duckworth

June 4, 1944 - July 12, 2026

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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

Today   Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Tonight   Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Sunday   Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 105. West wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 76. West wind around 5 mph.

Monday   Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. West wind around 5 mph.

Monday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for July 23, 2026

Haley Easterling (age 32) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Latoya Turner (age 42) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the Louisiana State Police.

Payton Nordin (age 23) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Celeste Giroux (age 56) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Dennis Stewart (age 21) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Michelle Crawford (age 55) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole.

Tony Brewton (age 27) was booked on the charges of Battery of a Dating Partner With Strangulation, Simple Criminal Damage Less Than 1000, and Interfering With Emergency Communication by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Brent Mayeaux (age 22) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Quinton Ned (age 45) was booked on the charges of Principal to Commission of Crime (2 counts) and Simple Burglary (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Alexandra McMahan (age 29) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Jonathan Rhody (age 41) was booked on the charge of Simple Battery of the Infirm by the Pearl River Police Department.

Melanie Kelley (age 47) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Murry James (age 55) was booked on the charge of Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness and Resisting an Officer by Flight by the Covington Police Department.

Benjamin Brown (age 36) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the Causeway Bridge Police.

Kenneth Guidry (age 37) was booked on the charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Careless Operation, and Driver Must Be Licensed by the Causeway Bridge Police.

Hector Perez-Bolanos (age 38) was booked on charge(s) not listed by the Pearl River Police Department.

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

Public Tips Leads to Arrest in Tickfaw - Man Accused of Dealing Drugs Near Church

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) has arrested 43-year-old Kevin Thomas of Tickfaw man following an investigation into a suspected drug distribution operation. Thomas was booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on two counts of Possession with the Intent to Distribute Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS), three counts of Illegal Carrying of Weapons While in Possession of a CDS, three counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and one count each of Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Violation of a Drug-Free Zone, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Marijuana.

Earlier this month, TPSO Narcotics detectives, following tips from the public, began surveillance on a home on Highway 1064 in Tickfaw that was located within 500 feet of a church. The investigation confirmed illegal narcotic activity and a warrant was obtained to search the home as well as for Thomas.

With assistance from TPSO SWAT, members of a regional task force, and Hammond Police Narcotics officers, detectives located more than 11,000 grams of synthetic marijuana, Ecstasy pills, $4,000 in cash hidden in the oven and evidence of distribution materials. There were also two guns, one stolen, and a shotgun found in the home.

Thomas and two others were present at the time of the operation. One was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

Sheriff Gerald Sticker encourages anyone with information about who this suspect is, and/or their whereabouts, to contact our 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!

This Week in Louisiana Agriculture

TWILA explores agriculture at home and abroad, visits an experimental vineyard, sees how farmers protect livestock during the summer heat, learns about a feral hog problem at a Louisiana high school, and wraps up with a TWILA Boost featuring Glass Half Full, the New Orleans company turning discarded bottles into new opportunities for Louisiana's coast. 

Drive-by Shooting in Walthall County, 5 Being Held

On Thursday (July 23, 2025) at approximately 4:11pm, the Walthall County Sheriff’s Office  received a 911 call in reference to shots fired at a residence on Oak Grove Rd. Officers responded to the scene and discovered the shots had been fired from a vehicle. Officers collected evidence and gathered a vehicle description. Once a vehicle description was obtained, a BOLO was issued to surrounding agencies for the vehicle. 

At approximately 5:30pm, the Pike County Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle on Highway 48 in the city of Magnolia. The occupants of the vehicle were wanted for questioning in connection with a drive-by shooting that occurred in Walthall County approximately one hour earlier. During the traffic stop, Pike County officers located and seized multiple firearms and controlled substances from the vehicle. Five individuals are being held in the Pike County Jail and are being questioned by Walthall County investigators. 

“This just shows the importance of having a good working relationship with surrounding agencies is. We all have one goal - to get the job done.” - Walthall County Sheriff Kyle Breland.

"Once again, this is a message to the criminal element: Don't come to Pike County because you're going to get caught. We are not playing games when it comes to protecting our communities. We are tough on crime, and we will not allow criminals to affect the quality of life of the citizens of Pike County or the citizens of our neighboring counties. If you choose to bring crime into this area, you should expect to be held accountable." Pike County Sheriff Bryant Wally Jones.

Hammond Man Dies in Hit & Run Crash, Amite Man Arrested

Early this morning (July 24, 2026), at approximately 1:30 a.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop L responded to a two-vehicle hit-and-run crash on LA 1045 near Courtney Lane in St. Helena Parish. The crash claimed the life of 19-year-old Caden N. Thomas of Hammond.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Thomas was driving a 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo east on LA 1045, near Courtney Lane. At the same time, a 2001 GMC Sierra pickup truck was traveling west on LA 1045. For reasons still under investigation, the GMC crossed the centerline of the roadway and struck the Chevrolet head-on.

Thomas, who was unrestrained, suffered serious injuries and died on scene. After the crash occurred, the driver of the GMC fled before law enforcement arrived on scene.

Later on July 24, 2026, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the driver of the GMC, 23-year-old Emmitt C. Milton of Amite, turned himself in. Milton was subsequently booked into the St. Helena Parish Correctional Facility for Hit and Run Driving (Felony), Negligent Homicide, Driving on Right Side of Road, and other traffic charges. This crash remains under investigation.

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

3 Arrested, Fentanyl & Meth Seized in Covington

Detectives with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit have arrested three individuals following an investigation into a suspected drug dealer operating in the Covington area. 

The investigation, which began earlier this month, culminated this week with the execution of a search warrant at a Covington-area motel. During that search, detectives located and seized approximately 32.02 grams of fentanyl, approximately 6.31 grams of methamphetamine, 13 dosage units of alprazolam, 19 dosage units of amphetamine, 25 dosage units of suboxone and 5 dosage units of hydrocodone. Detectives also recovered drug paraphernalia, including a digital scale with drug residue and numerous clear plastic baggies, along with $576 believed to be proceeds from drug sales.

Arrested on numerous narcotics charges were 55-year-old Paul Ard of Covington, 40-year-old Jennifer Matherne of Covington and 34-year-old Acacia Magee of Mandeville. 

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

St. Tammany Sheriff Bret Ibert is asking anyone with information about narcotics, or other crimes, to submit a tip utilizing the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office website (www.STPSO.com), or by calling the narcotics tip line (1-888-GO-2-JAIL).

Obituary

Dollie Carolyn Badeaux

April 1, 1939 - July 22, 2026

Obituary

Lynda Sue Stafford Galloway

March 18, 1943 - July 1, 2026

Obituary

Dona Cheramie Williams

February 19, 1957 — July 22, 2026

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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

Today   Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Tonight   Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday   Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Saturday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Sunday   Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. West wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.

Suspect Sought in Amite Vehicle Burglaries

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) needs the public’s help identifying and locating a suspect accused of breaking into several vehicles in an Amite mobile home park.

On June 28, 2026, a man was spotted breaking into a car in the Ruffino Road trailer park. When he was confronted, he fled the area on a bicycle, but not before the neighbor caught the attached picture of the suspect. At this time, while detectives have not been able to identify this individual, he is known to frequent the Old US 51 area.

Sheriff Gerald Sticker encourages anyone with information about who this suspect is, and/or their whereabouts, to contact our 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! You may be eligible for a cash reward.

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

Wanted Suspect Arrested in Amite

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) Street Crimes Unit has arrested 24-year-old Demontay Watkins, a suspect wanted by multiple agencies for multiple cases dating back to 2023 and made nearly a dozen additional arrests in the operation.

Watkins was found hiding in an attic Wednesday (July 22, 2026) night at a home on Conti Street in Amite. He’s been booked on charges including Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Flight from an Officer, Resisting an Officer, Contributing to the Delinquency of a Juvenile, and numerous outstanding traffic violations. Watkins is also being held as a fugitive from at least two other parishes for a recent shooting and running from law enforcement back in 2024.

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

At the time of the arrest, there were eight other individuals in the home, one being a 14-year-old, as well as drugs and guns. All individuals were placed under arrest for various charges including Obstruction of Justice for their role in hiding Watkins.

TPSO’s Street Crimes Unit was established two weeks ago in order to proactively seek out wanted subjects like Watkins, but also to conduct targeted patrols and enforcement activities in our parish’s highest-risk communities based on call data associated with violent crime and tips from the public.

If you have suspicions or information about emerging violent crime in your neighborhood, or if you have information about a violent crime that has been committed, the Street Crimes team wants to know about it. Residents can share this information by calling 985-902-2088.

Murder Suspect Arrested Near Slidell

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office reports that 21-year-old Dennis Stewart, a New Orleans murder suspect, was arrested early Thursday (July 23, 2026) morning in the Slidell area by members  of the U.S. Marshals E/LA New Orleans Fugitive Task Force. Stewart was wanted by the New Orleans Police Department for second-degree murder.

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office is an active partner in the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force and has a detective assigned to the task force. Detectives with the Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit also assisted with the investigation and arrest.

The U.S. Marshals E/LA New Orleans Fugitive Task Force brings together federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to locate and apprehend violent fugitives.

"This arrest is another example of what can be accomplished when law enforcement agencies work together and share resources," Sheriff Bret Ibert said. "Violent offenders cannot expect to avoid accountability simply by crossing parish lines. Our partnerships with the U.S. Marshals Service helps ensure those wanted for serious crimes are found and taken into custody as quickly and safely as possible."

Obituary

Mary Heiser Sharp

May 22, 1930 - July 20, 2026

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for July 22, 2026

Anthony Fricke (age 29) was booked on the charge of Possession of Schedule II by the St. Tammany
Parish Sheriff's Office.

Kelly White (age 61) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Sale Distribution of Legend Drug Without Prescription, and No Taillights by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Dorothy Ashley (age 59) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II (2 counts) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the Slidell Police Department.

Benjamin French (age 35) was booked
on the charges of Operating While Intoxicated (2nd Offense), Threatening a Public Official, and Establishing Speed Zones by the Louisiana State Police.

David Avery (age 37) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by Agency not identified.

Noel Wright (age 44) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Flight From Officer and Aggravated Obstruction of Highway of Commerce by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Michael Smith (age 33) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by Agency not identified.

Zachary Little (age 41) was booked on the charge of Court Sanction by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Acacia Magee (age 34) was booked on the charges of Manufacture/Distribution Schedule II CDS, Manufacture/Distribution Schedule IV CDS, and Drug Paraphernalia by Agency not listed.

Alysia Migliore (age 51) was booked on the charge of Court Sanction by the 22nd Judicial Court.

William Turner (age 45) was booked on the charges of Fraudulent Firearm and Ammunition Purchase/Mandatory Report by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Jennifer Matherne (age 40) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court, Manufacture/Distribution Schedule II CDS (2 counts), and Possession of Schedule II by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Carson Tregre (age 22) was booked on the charge of Hit and Run by the Mandeville Police Department.

Tess Boudreau (age 43) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Drug Paraphernalia, and Improper Lane Use by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Paul Ard (age 55) was booked on the charges of Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS (3 counts), Manufacture/Distribution Schedule II CDS, Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule IV CDS, Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule III CDS, Drug Paraphernalia, and Transactions Involving Proceeds From Drug Offenses by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Lisa Bourgeois (age 58) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II and Improper Lne Use by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Juwan Leonard (age 29) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

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

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for July 22, 2026

Fantasia Magee (age 34 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Accessory After the Fact by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Dirul Pittman (age 24 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Strangulation by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Benjamin Holmes (age 35 with an Angie, La. address) was booked In For Court.

Wesley Penton (age 44 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.

Caleb Allen (age 24 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked In From Court by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office.

Tomeka Smith (age 40 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked In For Court by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office.

Velicity Burkhalter (age 44 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Contributing to Delinquency of Juvenile by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Markus Mark (age 31 with an Angie, La. address) was booked In From Court.

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

Obituary

Robert D. "Robby" Brown

July 24, 1965 - July 20, 2026

Tropical Disturbances Today

Tropical Storm Bertha is currently located about 70 miles southeast of Lake Charles, Louisiana and moving west at 13 MPH with maximum sustained winds of 45 MPH. A generally westward motion is expected through tonight, followed by a turn toward the west-southwest on Friday. On the forecast track, the center of Bertha will move near or along the Louisiana and upper Texas coasts through this afternoon, and then move farther inland over Texas this evening and tonight. Bertha is forecast to maintain tropical storm intensity until it reaches the upper Texas coast later today. Bertha is expected to dissipate inland over Texas by tonight or Friday.

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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

Today   A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 10 to 15 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight   A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday   Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday   Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Saturday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for July 21, 2026

Jason O'Flynn (age 27) was booked on the charges of DWI, Improper Lane Use, and Open Container in Motor Vehicle by the Causeway Bridge Police.

Mary Wilkins (age 50) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule III CDS, Improper Lane Use, and Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Katie Bordelon (age 38) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment and Simple Battery by the Slidell Police Department.

Marcus Stewart (age 33) was booked on the charges of Second Degree Murder, Possession of Firearm or Carrying Concealed Weapon, and Obstruction of Justice by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Patrick Morrow (age 59) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Determination of Drug Paraphernalia, Open Container in Motor Vehicle, and No Taillights by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Tylere Schilly (age 30) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II and Determination of Drug Paraphernalia by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Rodney Camper (age 36) was booked on the charges of Maximum Speed Limit, Aggravated Flight From Officer, Driver Must be Licensed, and Fugitive by the Louisiana State Police.

Tresmond Wilson (age 36) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Clyde Smith (age 42) was booked on the charges of Housed for Court and Contempt of Court by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Enrique Alvarado (age 31) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Rickey Wilson (age 29) was booked on the charge of Theft 1000-5000 by the Slidell Police Department.

Teiosha Lee (age 22) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Travis Gill (age 41) was booked on the charge of Theft 5000-25000 by the Mandeville Police Department.

Dominik Dunn (age 29) was booked on the charges of Manufacture/Distribution Schedule I CDS, Possession of Schedule I, Illegal Carrying of Weapon, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Walter Marariegos (age 47) was booked on the charge of Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Mya Lejune (age 23) was booked on the charge of Manufacture/Distribution Schedule I CDS by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

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

MS. Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Solicitation of a Minor

District Attorney J. Collin Sims announces that today, the Honorable Judge Richard Swartz sentenced 56-year-old Michael Stanley Lang of Poplarville, Mississippi, to 10 years in prison at the Department of Corrections without the benefit of probation, parole, or suspension of sentence. The 10-year term represents the maximum statutory sentence for the charge. Upon completion of his prison sentence, Lang will also be required to register as a sex offender.

The sentencing follows Lang’s conviction by a St. Tammany Parish jury on April 15, 2026, for Computer-Aided Solicitation of a Minor. The prosecution stemmed from a proactive undercover operation initiated by the Covington Police Department into online child exploitation. During the investigation, Lang engaged in sexually explicit digital messaging with an undercover officer posing as a 15-year-old girl. 

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Assistant District Attorneys Christina Fisher and Taylor Nicholson prosecuted the case. 

“This maximum sentence sends an unequivocal message: those who attempt to prey on our children in digital spaces will face the full weight of the law,” District Attorney Collin Sims said. “Protecting our youth remains a top priority for this office. I commend our prosecution team and law enforcement partners for their diligence in ensuring this dangerous offender is removed from our communities.”

DA Sims extends his continued appreciation to the 22nd JDC Special Victims Unit Task Force Partners - including the Covington Police Department, Slidell Police Department, Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Homeland Security Investigations - as well as the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office for their thorough collaborative work on this case.

Obituary

Aline Silas

July 3, 1958 — July 20, 2026

Obituary

Geraldine Moses

November 13, 1960 — July 17, 2026

Arrest Made in Slidell-area Shooting

Detectives with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit have arrested 33-year-old Marcus Stewart in connection with a shooting that occurred Monday (July 20, 2026) afternoon in the 4300 block of Birch Street near Slidell.

STPSO patrol deputies and detectives were dispatched Monday afternoon to a property in the 4300 block of Birch Street after receiving a report that a man had been shot. Detectives learned the victim, who lives on the property, had gotten into an altercation with Stewart and Stewart allegedly produced a firearm and shot the victim in the abdomen. The victim fled the scene in his vehicle and drove to a nearby family member's home, where 911 was called. He was transported by emergency medical personnel from that residence to an area hospital.

Stewart was located later Monday evening at a residence in Pearl River. He was taken into custody without incident and booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center on one count each of Attempted Second-Degree Murder, Obstruction of Justice and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

Obituary

Charles Victor "Vic" Sheridan

August 18, 1953 - July 21, 2026

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for July 21, 2026

Godnekia James (age 37 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (6 counts) and Fugitive Other Jurisdiction by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Tyra Tate (age 34 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Jyrek Taylor (age 24 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Hit and Run, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, and Possession of CDS With Weapon Present by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Robert Flowers (age 60 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked In From Court.

Billy Thomas (age 50 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked In For Court.

Jonathan Brown (age 36 with no address listed) was booked In For Court.

Michael Anthony (age 65 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Unauthorized Use of a Movable and Theft 1000-5000 by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Gage Anderson (age 19 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked In For Court.

Trevonne Mingo (age 31 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked In From Court.

Darrin Dykes (age 19 with a Mt. Hermon, La. address) was booked on the charge of Accessory After the Fact by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Mandy Bennett (age 48 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Criminal Damage to Property by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office.

Edward Tillman (age 43 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Parole Violation by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office.

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

Obituary

Eugene Perkins, Jr.

January 11, 1932 - July 16, 2026

Arrests Made in Roseland Shooting

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) has made two arrests in a shooting investigation from last month in Roseland city limits. On June 24, 2026,  a local hospital alerted the TPSO that a 21-year-old man showed up to the ER with multiple gunshot wounds. While he was initially listed in critical condition, the victim has since been released.

The investigation determined the victim was injured on Sawdust Lane in the Town of Roseland, but the TPSO was requested to lead the investigation. Detectives determined the victim met with a group to exchange guns and, at some point, shots were fired. Thanks to cooperation from the public, two suspects were identified and warrants were issued for their arrest.

D’Marvin Williams, age 19, was taken into custody for one count of Attempted 2nd Degree Murder Tuesday night through the coordinated efforts of the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office and the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office (EBRSO). Williams was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison as a fugitive from Tangipahoa Parish. Additional EBRSO charges related to this investigation are pending.

Dedrian Batiste, age 23, was booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on one count of Accessory to Attempted 2nd Degree Murder thanks to assistance from the EBRSO.

After receiving investigative intelligence from TPSO detectives, the EBRSO Gang Intelligence and Enforcement Unit located Williams at a residence in Baton Rouge and coordinated with the EBRSO Homicide Division, SCAT Division, SWAT Team, and Narcotics Division to safely take him into custody without incident. During the operation, investigators recovered a Century Arms RAS47 rifle, a Ruger RXM 9mm pistol equipped with an apparent conversion switch, suspected cocaine, a Glock extended magazine, multiple aftermarket firearm triggers, a rifle scope, and ammunition. 

This investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with additional information can share tips with our Criminal Investigations Division at 985-902-2017. 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.

Two Charged in Washington Parish Jail Fire

Two Washington Parish Jail inmates are facing new charges in connection with last Saturday night jail fire. Arrested were 69-year-old Harold G. Russell (aka: Harold G. Roussel), an inmate from Bogalusa, and 41-year-old Eric Causey, an inmate from Franklinton, each charged with Fire Raising in a Correctional Facility.  

On July 19, 2026, the WPSO reported that at around 9:50 PM on July 18, 2026,  corrections officers at the Washington Parish Jail advised 911 that the fire alarm was going off and there was heavy smoke in A Block. Deputy sheriffs arrived on scene to assist the corrections officers along with Franklinton police, Rayburn Correctional Center officers and Franklinton Fire Department volunteers. All inmates were evacuated to the yard. After inspection it was found that the fire started in the Air Handling Unit (AHU) duct under A Block. There were no injuries and damage was minimal. 

On July 20, 2026, the WPSO requested the Louisiana State Fire Marshal's (SFM) investigate the fire. SFM investigators determined that an improvised smoking device fell into an air-conditioning vent, where it caught fire. The fire produced significant smoke and smoke damage, prompting the evacuation of the entire jail.

Obituary

Mack Williams

January 12, 1971 - July 17, 2026

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for July 20, 2026

Leah Wilburn (age 40) was booked on the charge of DWI by the Louisiana State Police.

Breonna Tumbs (age 37) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment and Domestic Abuse Battery/Dangerous Weapon by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Talib Eugene (age 23) was booked on the charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Driving Under Suspension, and Open Container in Motor Vehicle by the Mandeville Police Department.

Mark Troutwine (age 57) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Assault, Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and Aggravated Criminal Damage by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Randy Ramsarup (age 25) was booked
on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Donna Waller (age 47) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Tristen Pena (age 29) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Tyliyah Rushing (age 18) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole.

Syd Wilson (age 39) was booked on the charge of Violation of Protection Order by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Jonnathan Hayes (age 27) was booked on the charge of Aggravated Assault Upon a Dating Partner by the Slidell Police Department.

Michelle Ramos (age 33) was booked on the charges of Hit and Run and Careless Operation by the Covington Police Department.

Cary Adamson (age 33) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Assault With Firearm and Possession of Firearm or Carrying Concealed Weapon by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Paullena Raffray (age 42) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole.

Robert Ricard (age 20) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Pregnant Victim by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Tammi Johnson (age 43) was booked on the charge of Resisting an Officer by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Christopher Yates (age 46) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Bobby Jones (age 29) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

***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 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 110. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tonight   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday   A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 105. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday   A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning. .

Friday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tropical Disturbances Today

Tropical Storm Bertha, as of 7:00 AM today, is located about 60 miles south of Pascagoula, MS and moving west at 5 MPH with 50 MPH maximum sustained winds. Bertha is expected to continue westward through Friday with a little acceleration. Gradual weakening is forecast over the next several days.

Obituary

Sylvia Mona Ham 

January 5, 1941 — July 21, 2026

Obituary

Lorraine Sowell Williams

November 30, 1965 — July 8, 2026

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for July 20, 2026

Christian Dawson (age 22 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse/Child Endangerment and False Imprisonment by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Jessica Brumfield (age 25 with a address only shown as La.) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Neil Fowler (age 46 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked In From Court by Probation and Parole. No bond set at this time.

Jacob Haire (age 45 with no address listed) was booked on the charges of Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Resisting an Officer by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Travis Barras (age 36 with a Bossier City, La. address) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Booker Adams (age 47 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of 1st Degree Rape With Victim Under 13 Years Old (2 counts) and Sexual Battery/Victim Under 13 Years Old by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office.

***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 between 3pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 109. Light northeast wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 113. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Thursday   A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. .

Thursday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tropical Disturbances Today

Tropical Storm Bertha is located (as of 7AM today, July 21, 2026) about 175 miles southeast of Mobile, Alabama and moving northwest at 5 MPH with 50 MPH maximum sustained winds. A slow northwestward to west-northwestward motion is expected today followed by a turn toward the west by the middle part of this week. Some slight strengthening is possible later today, followed by gradual weakening through the middle of this week. This storm is forecast to be very lopsided with most of the rain and strong winds on the southern side of the storm. Any minor impacts to our area will be Wednesday through Thursday morning.