December 07, 2025
Woman Dies in Crash North of Franklinton
On December 6, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop L began investigating a single-vehicle crash on LA 430 near Jamison Creek Road in Washington Parish. The crash claimed the life of 26-year-old Natilie Magee of Ridgeland, Mississippi.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Magee was driving a 2008 Saab 9-7X north on LA 430 near Jamison Creek Road when, for reasons still under investigation, Magee failed to negotiate a left-hand curve and ran off the right side of the roadway. Magee overcorrected and lost control of the Saab before crossing both lanes and traveling off the left side of the roadway, striking a tree, and overturning.
Magee, who was unrestrained, sustained serious injuries and died on scene. As part of the ongoing investigation, a routine toxicology sample was obtained for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.
Troopers want to remind the public that although not all crashes are survivable, wearing your seatbelt drastically decreases your chance of injury or death during a crash. It is crucial to remember that speeding decreases reaction time, increases stopping distance, heightens the risk of losing control of your vehicle, and reduces the effectiveness of safety devices in the event of a crash. Taking simple precautions, such as wearing a seatbelt, following all traffic laws, and adhering to speed limits, increases safety on the road.
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December 06, 2025
Happenings at Bogalusa's Christmas in the Park
Go to https://www.facebook.com/COBPRCC for Pageant pictures, S'Mores Fun with Firemen, info on the drive-thru, and much more.
Washington Parish Jail Bookings for December 4-5, 2025
Polanski Warren (age 28 with Holden, La. address) was booked on the charges of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction, Resisting a Police Officer with Force or Violence (2 counts), and Simple Battery With Injury. Bond set at $3500.00.
Cody Crawford (age 43 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Bond Surrender by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.
Caleb Allen (age 23 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Distribution of Schedule 1 Drugs by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.
Barrett Gregg (age 22 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Bank Fraud and Contempt of Court by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond set at $668.00.
Joshua Miley (age 30 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Second Degree Battery and Dating Partner Abuse/Child Endangerment by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
James Jewell (age39 with Mt. Hermon, La. address) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court and Resisting an Officer/Flight on Foot by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $5000.00.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
Carriere, MS Woman Killed in Crash North of Folsom
On December 5, 2025, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop L began investigating a single-vehicle crash on LA 1078 near Spinks Road in St. Tammany Parish (north of Folsom). The crash claimed the life of 64-year-old Sandy A. Meyer of Carriere, Mississippi.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Meyer was driving a 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis east on LA 1078, near Spinks Road. For reasons still under investigation, the vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree.
Meyer, who was properly restrained, suffered serious injuries, and was transported to a local hospital where she later died. As part of the ongoing investigation, a routine toxicology sample was obtained for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.
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December 05, 2025
Slidell Woman Arrested for Medicaid Fraud
Agents with Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) arrested Akayla Bailey of Slidell, for defrauding the Medicaid program of nearly $15,000.
LBI received a criminal referral from Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) regarding allegations that Akayla Bailey, of Hummel Crest Road in Slidell, a Medicaid recipient, had underreported her income for purposes to receive Medicaid benefits. During this investigation, LBI agents learned that in the period between June 2024 and November 2025, Bailey falsely claimed she had no income. Agents learned Baily was employed and receiving an annual salary of approximately $98,000. As a result, Bailey defrauded the Medicaid program of nearly $15,000.
On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, LBI agents arrested Bailey pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by the 19th Judicial District Court on charges of Government Benefits Fraud
Bailey was booked without incident at the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. Her bond information is unknown at this time.
The investigation continues.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
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December 04, 2025
Former STPSO Employee Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge
Sean Gowan, age 34 and a former St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office employee, was terminated from his employment and arrested on December 3, 2025 for Domestic Abuse Battery with Child Endangerment. He is being booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center.
Gowan, who was a sergeant in the criminal patrol division, was terminated and arrested following an investigation by the STPSO Public Integrity Bureau and Major Crimes Division. He had been employed with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office since October 2014.
“Anytime an allegation is made involving one of our own, we take it extremely seriously. No one is above the law, and the trust of our community depends on our willingness to hold ourselves accountable,” Sheriff Randy Smith said. “The behavior uncovered during this investigation is unacceptable and does not reflect the values of the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office.”
Washington Parish Jail Bookings for December 2-3, 2025
Dalton Richardson (age 28 with Bush, La. address) was booked on the charge of Protective Order Violation by the Franklinton Police Department. Released on $5000.00 bond.
Laura Brown (age 44 with Poplarville, Ms. address) was booked on the charges of Tampering With Surveillance Accounting Inventory or Monitoring Systems of Jail, Theft Less Than 1000, and Failure to Appear (2 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
Jasmin Pacheco (age 37 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Theft Less Than 1000, Possession of Heroin, and Sale Distribution or Possession of Legend Drugs Without Prescription or Order by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.
Sheyenne Seal (age 30 with Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule 1 Drugs and Contempt of Court by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
Rachel Gerald (age 47 with Angie, La. address) was booked on the charge of Theft Shoplifting by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
Houston Calmes (age 37 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Monetary Instrument Abuse, Issuing Worthless Checks Under 1000, and Theft Less Than 1000 by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.
Wendy Castie (age 35 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Monetary Instrument Abuse, Issuing Worthless Checks Under 1000, and Theft Less Than 1000 by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.
Nikole Garcia (age 23 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Failure to Appear (5 counts) and Contempt of Court by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $6000000.00.
Daniel Roach (age 59 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Battery on an Officer With Injury by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
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December 03, 2025
Loranger Woman Accused of Setting Fire at Occupied Mobile Home
The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal (SFM) has arrested 45-year-old April Delaney of Loranger in connection with a deliberately set fire at an occupied mobile home. Both individuals inside the mobile home were able to escape safely and were not injured.
The Husser Fire Department was dispatched today (December 3, 2025) to a residence in the 24000 block of Gliderport Road in Loranger. SFM investigators called to the scene determined the blaze had been intentionally ignited. Their investigation led to April Delaney, who has since been charged with a single count of Aggravated Arson. Investigators have not yet confirmed whether the home was equipped with a functional smoke alarm.
The SFM expresses its gratitude to the Husser Fire Department for its swift response and valuable collaboration throughout the investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident or any other fire-related crime is encouraged to contact the SFM Arson Hotline at 1-844-954-1221 or submit an anonymous report at lasfm.org.
Lacombe Woman Arrested on Multiple Animal Cruelty Charges
Kathleen Leatherman, age 57 and of Lacombe, was arrested on Monday (December 1, 2025) on multiple animal cruelty charges.
Deputies with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office accompanied St. Tammany Parish Animal Control to a residence in the 60000 block of S. Pontchartrain Drive in Lacombe following a report of a dog not being properly cared for. Deputies discovered four severely malnourished dogs and two additional dogs suffering from significant injuries. St. Tammany Parish Animal Control took custody of the six dogs. While searching the residence, which was described as being in deplorable condition, deputies also located the bodies of two deceased dogs inside.
Kathleen Leatherman, the homeowner, was booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center on four counts of simple animal cruelty and four counts of aggravated animal cruelty. No bond has been set as of this report.
“Cases like this are disturbing,” said Sheriff Randy Smith. “Our deputies and Animal Control officers work continue to work together to protect the vulnerable animals in our parish, and we will always pursue charges when we encounter cruelty of this nature. These dogs deserved better.”
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December 02, 2025
Washington Parish Jail Bookings for Nov. 1 - Dec. 1, 2025
Leureal Terrell (age 29 with Baton Rouge, La. address) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court and Bond Surrender by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $2500.00.
Marcus Jefferson (age 29 with Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Crime Against Nature, 1st Degree Rape With Victim Under 13 Years Old, and Failure to Appear by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $502500.00.
James Singletary (age 40 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Resisting a Police Officer With Force or Violence (3 counts), Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule II Drugs, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2 Counts), Contempt of Court (2 counts), and Fugitive Other Jurisdiction by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond set at $20000.00.
Damon Brown (age 45 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Home Invasion/Vandalism/Destruction, Obstructing Public Passage(s), and Simple Burglary. No bond set at this time.
Tomeka Smith (age 40 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule IV Drugs, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Driving During Darkness With Parking Lights, No Proof of Insurance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Contempt of Court by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
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December 01, 2025
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