February 25, 2026

Slidell Man arrested by AG Murrill's LBI on Sex-Related Charges

AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents arrested 21-year-old Colin Scott Sehmi of Slidell for the offenses of Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile - 2 counts, Indecent Behavior with Juvenile/Grooming of a Child - 2 counts, Computer Aided Solicitation of a Minor - 2 counts , and (Possession of) Child Sexual Abuse Material under the Age of Thirteen - 4 counts. Sehmi was arrested on February 20, 2026 at his home on Royal Drive in Slidell. He was released on February 24, 2026 on a $30,000.00 bond.

Agents initially got a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) Cyber Crime Unit, the 22nd JDC SVU Task Force, St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office, and the Covington Police Department.

“Cases such as these, with potential victims local to St. Tammany and throughout the United States, are a prime example of why the collaboration of law enforcement through the Louisiana ICAC Task Force is vital. The Louisiana ICAC Task Force and its partners will do everything in our power to bring this man to justice and identify any potential victims of his crimes," said Attorney General Liz Murrill.

The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are pending. It is expected that additional victims will be identified as a result of the ongoing investigation.

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

Playing With Gun Leads to Death of 14-Year-Old in Hammond

The Hammond Police Department reports that at approximately 11:50 pm on February 24, 2026, HPD responded to a call of shots fired with one possible victim. Arriving on the scene, officers observed a 14-year-old juvenile female with an apparent gunshot wound. The juvenile was transported to North Oaks Health System, where she ultimately succumbed to her injuries.

Detectives identified a suspect in the shooting as 18-year-old Demontez Treyvon “Trey” Robinson of Hammond. 

During the investigation, officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and pulled the vehicle over. The driver was Robinson. Robinson was taken into custody and transported to the HPD Criminal Investigation Division for questioning. Detectives learned that, while Robinson was playing with a gun, the gun went off, with the bullet striking the female juvenile. Robinson was booked into the Hammond City Jail on one count of Negligent Homicide.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact Detective Corey Morse with the Hammond Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division at 985-277-5758 or morse_cm@hammond.org, via the Hammond Police Department’s Facebook page, or through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s anonymous tip line at 1-800-554-5245. Be a part of the solution and you may be eligible for a cash reward.

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

STPSO Pursuit of Stolen Vehicle Ends in Arrest

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office reports that a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle that began in St. Tammany Parish and crossed into neighboring parishes ended Tuesday (February 24, 2026) afternoon with the arrest of the driver, identified as 41-year-old Tiffany Howard of Ventress. Howard was booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center on the charges of Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Aggravated Flight From Officer, Aggravated Assault With a Motor Vehicle Upon a Peace Officer, False Imprisonment, Illegal Possession of Stolen Things 5000-25000, Simple Obstruction of a Highway of Commerce, Aggravated Criminal Damage, and First Degree Murder. No bond has been set at this time.

Shortly before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, a St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy was in the area of Louisiana Highway 59 and Interstate 12 when he observed a white Ford Fiesta that had been reported stolen out of St. Tammany Parish earlier this week. When the deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the driver fled westbound on Interstate 12, initiating a pursuit.

During the pursuit, the suspect struck multiple law enforcement units while attempting to evade capture. St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s deputies, along with Louisiana State Police troopers, coordinated efforts to safely bring the pursuit to an end in Livingston Parish near the Holden exit. The vehicle ultimately wrecked, and the suspect was taken into custody without further incident. No serious injuries were reported.

“This suspect showed a blatant disregard for the safety of our deputies, our law enforcement partners and everyone traveling on the roadway,” said Sheriff Randy Smith. “Thanks to the professionalism, restraint and teamwork between agencies, this dangerous situation was brought to a safe conclusion, and the individual responsible is now in custody.”

The investigation is ongoing.

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

Obituary

Sue Brister Causey

September 25, 1944 - February 18, 2026

Obituary

Pamela Mary "Pam" Puig

August 15, 1957 - February 20, 2026

Obituary

Donald Wayne Mayfield

February 1, 1945 — February 23, 2026

Obituary

Jennifer L. Burris

July 15, 1966 - February 11, 2026

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for February 24, 2026

Jonathon Jordan (age 38 with Astor, Fl. address) was booked on the charge of Theft 1000-5000 by the
Franklinton Police Department. Bond set at  $15000.00

Marylin Shoemaker (age 67 with Angie, La. address) was booked on the charge of Cruelty to Juveniles by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Devin Lewis (age 29 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on charge(s) not shown by arresting agency not shown. No bond set at this time.

Albert Shoemaker (age 42 with Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of Sexual Battery (Rubbing/Touching), 2nd Degree Rape (Vaginal), Indecent Behavior With Juvenile (2 counts), and Aggravated Crime Against Nature (2 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

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

Arrest Made in Dog-Fighting Case

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) reports they have arrested one suspect and is seeking information about others in connection with a dog-fighting operation. Alfred Dyson, age 64, was booked on one count each of Dog Fighting and Cruelty to Animals.

Just before 8 p.m. on Saturday (February 21, 2026), the TPSO received a tip about a dog-fighting event underway on the property of the Old Country Dollar Store on Highway 10 near Anderson Road in the Roseland area. When deputies arrived, more than a dozen individuals scattered from a shop-type building, leaving behind a puppy in concerning condition and various signs of a dog fighting operation, including a boxing-type ring, a scale, and a program booklet featuring various dogs as contestants.

Dyson, confirmed as the owner of the property, was on scene and was taken into custody. Several vehicles abandoned by the crowd were also seized and are being processed to determine ownership. Tangipahoa Parish Animal Services took in two dogs for medical evaluation and treatment.

This is an ongoing investigation with more arrests expected. Detectives are asking for information about anyone involved with Saturday’s incident, or any prior similar activities at that location, as well as any information about where the dogs involved in this incident may have come from, to contact our Criminal Investigations Office 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.

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

Obituary

Cynthia Ann Paulk

April 13, 1940 - February 23, 2026

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days















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Today   Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight   Increasing clouds, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday   A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 15 mph. 
Thursday Night   A 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low around 59. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. 
Friday   A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. North wind around 5 mph. 
Friday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Calm wind.

February 24, 2026

Obituary

Walter Vertrees "Vert" Adams

September 26, 1939 — February 22, 2026

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for February 22-23, 2026

Hardy Thomas (age 41 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Domestic Violence Battery (2nd Offense) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Angel Mingo (age 21 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Home Invasion/Intimidation, Criminal Damage (2 counts), Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness, Aggravated 2nd Degree Battery, and Cruelty to a Juvenile(s) by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Charles Lewis (age 61 with Angie, La. address) was booked on the charge of Parole Violation by Probation and Parole. No bond set at this time.

Kelsey Varnado (age 20 with no address shown) was booked on the charges of Principal to Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property, Contributing to Delinquency of Juvenile, and Aggravated Battery by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Jeremy Blow (age 46 with Ponchatoula, La. address) was booked on charges not listed and by Arrest Agency not listed. 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, with a high near 62. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight   Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday   Partly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night   Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday   A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night   A 80 percent chance of showers. Low around 57. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. 

February 23, 2026

Obituary

David Lavon "Wooche" White

November 13, 1962 - February 17, 2026

Obituary

Larry Dillon

February 19, 1947 - February 15, 2026

Obituary

Wava Graham Hill

August 30, 1942 - February 21, 2026

Inmate Found Deceased at Slidell City Jail

The Slidell Police Department reports that early Sunday (February 22, 2026) morning, an inmate at the Slidell City Jail was found unresponsive inside his jail cell.

The individual has been identified as 65-year-old Douglas Koch. Preliminary information indicates that Mr. Koch appeared to have suffered a medical emergency in his sleep. He had been arrested approximately two days prior for second offense D.W.I. and was housed alone in his cell at the time of his death. At this time, foul play is not suspected.

As is standard procedure with any in-custody death, the Slidell Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is conducting a full investigation. Based on current information, all indications suggest Mr. Koch died of natural causes.

An autopsy will be performed by the St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office, which will officially determine and classify the cause and manner of death.

Obituary

Marilyn Mansfield "Nan" Carpenter

February 23, 1954 - February 20, 2026

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days














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Today   Sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight   Widespread frost after 5am. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 27. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday   Sunny, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday   Partly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night   Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 10 mph.

February 22, 2026

Obituary

Bobbie Earl Wilkes McElveen Adams

January 15, 1935 - February 21, 2026

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for February 19-21, 2026

Joryiel Cyprian (age 18 with Tangipahoa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Obstruction of
Justice/Evidence Tampering and Illegal Carrying and Discharge of Weapon by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $30000.00.

Robert Westmoreland (age 35 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Probation Violation and Contempt of the Court by Probation and Parole. No bond set at this time.

Jasmin Pacheco (age 37 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Failure to Appear (2 counts), Contempt of Court, and Bond Surrender (2 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $20000.00. 

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

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days














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Today   Sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight   Clear, with a low around 32. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday   Sunny, with a high near 52. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night   Widespread frost after 4am. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 26. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday   Sunny, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 5 mph.

February 21, 2026

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Fire weather Warning for Washington Parish

Critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. 
 




Obituary

Ernest "Buddy" McBeth, Sr.

October 1, 1948 - February 19, 2026

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days
















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Today   A 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight   A 20 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 40. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday   Sunny, with a high near 56. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night   Clear, with a low around 33. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday   Sunny, with a high near 53. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night   Clear, with a low around 26. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

February 20, 2026

Obituary

June Rose Hoyer Magee Thomas

June 8, 1941 - February 19, 2026

Tangipahoa Parish Jail Nurse Pleads Guilty to Fraud Offenses

U.S. Attorney David I. Courcelle announced that Tonya Denise Brown, age 49, a licensed practical nurse, and of Tangipahoa Parish, pleaded guilty to five felonies on February 12, 2026. Specifically, Brown pleaded guilty to four counts of Wire Fraud, with each count involving a different scheme.

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According to court records, in one scheme, Brown used a nursing job at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail to obtain money with false promises of assistance with state criminal prosecutions. 

In the other three schemes, Brown defrauded people by claiming that, in exchange for money, she would help them obtain disaster assistance benefits. As a result, Brown defrauded the HUD-funded Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program, that provided grant funding to homeowners affected by disasters, and defrauded FEMA’s rental assistance program that provided grants to help displaced disaster victims pay their rent.

Finally, Brown pleaded guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Oxycodone Hydrochloride pills, a Controlled Substance and admitted that she offered to sell such. She also acknowledged that she lied to the FBI and to a judge regarding this matter.

The possession with intent to distribute count, the wire fraud count for false promises of assistance with state criminal cases, and the wire fraud count for false promises of assistance with disaster benefits and are each punishable by up to 20 years’ imprisonment. The wire fraud counts related to the Restore program and the FEMA rental assistance program are each punishable by up to 30 years’ imprisonment due to enhanced penalties for fraud involving disaster benefits. A fine of up to $250,000 may be imposed for each count except the Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance count, for which a fine of up to $1,000,000 may be imposed. Brown is subject to at least three years of supervised release and is required to pay a $100 mandatory special assessment fee, per count.

Washington Parish Government: 2025 By the Numbers

In 2025, Washington Parish Government continued working to strengthen infrastructure, improve public facilities, and support growth.

Highlights include:

  • 30 miles of roads asphalted

  • 116 culverts installed

  • nearly $3 million secured in grant funding

  • major bridge, facility, and recreation improvements

  • 2,013 permits issued, reflecting continued growth

  • 5,856 bags of litter collected parish-wide

  • 100% live release rate at our Animal Shelter

"We are grateful for the partnership of our employees, Parish Council, and citizens. We look forward to new projects in 2026 as we continue moving Washington Parish forward." - Parish President Ryan Seal.

Obituary

Truette Alonzo Bateman

February 22, 1936 — February 15, 2026

Obituary

Donald White

June 23, 1943 - February 3, 2026

Obituary

Jewel Zen Lewis

November 2, 1989 - January 22, 2026

Obituary

Verda Lea Mizell Dillon

September 20, 1951 - February 19, 2026

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 before 2pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning. 
Tonight   A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5am. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday   A 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 43. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. 
Sunday   Sunny, with a high near 59. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 35. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

February 19, 2026

Obituary

Ronald Duncan

February 7, 1957 - February 17, 2026

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for January 29 - February 18, 2026

Note: This record may be incomplete due to the WPSO upgrading their system and to the non-availability of inmate release records.

John Weakland (age 39 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Distribution of Schedule II Drugs (2 counts), Conspiracy to Distribute Schedule II Narcotics, Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule II Drugs, No Drivers License, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (3rd + Offense), and Possession of Marijuana by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $75000.00.

Douglas Demmons (age 39 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Distribution of Schedule II CDS (2 counts), Conspiracy to Distribute Schedule II Narcotics, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Convicted Felon in

Possession of Firearm, Possession of CDS With Weapon Present, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (3rd + Offense), Failure to Appear, and Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriffs Office. Bond set at $150000.00.

Etric Peterson (age 42 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling and Resisting an Officer/Simple Assault by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond set at $30000.00.

Terry Jefferson (age 48 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Resisting an Officer and Contempt of Court by the Washington Parish Sheriffs Office. Bond set at $2500.00.

Charles Robinson (age 49 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Failure to Provide Proper Info, Resisting Arrest by Flight, and Failure to Comply in Person Sex Offender Registration Tier 1 by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $15000.00.

Matthew Jones (age 20 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Battery, Principle to Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property, and Contributing to Delinquency of Juvenile by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond set at $5000.00.

Skylaar Moore (age 35 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole. No bond set at this time.

Clifford Mancuso (age 27 with Perkinston, Ms. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II Drugs and Posssession of Drug Paraphernalia by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond set at $7500.00.

Austyn Reynolds (age 28 with no address shown) was booked on the charges of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond set at $7500.00.

Ronald Heyne (age 27 with no address shown) was booked on the charges of Domestic Violence Battery/Strangulation and Criminal Damage to Property by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond set at $2500.00.

Douglas Chaney (age 49 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Michael Chain (age 68 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Stolen Things Under 1000, Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, and Failure to Appear by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $5000.00.

Jerry Johnson (age 38 with Folsom, La. address) was booked on the charges of Driving During Darkness With Parking Lights, Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm, Driving Under Suspension, Introduction of Contraband to Correctional Facility, Possession of CDS With Weapon Present, Possession of Mariuana, Possession of Schedule II Drugs (2 counts), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and No Proof of Insurance by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond set at $500000.00.

Ernest Frank (age 55 with Poplarville, Ms. address)was booked on the charges of Ran Stop Sign, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana, Introduction of Contraband to Correctional Facility, and Possessin of Schedule II Drugs by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond set at $12000.00.

Kendrick Johnson (age 46 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Probation Violation and Contempt of Court by Probation and Parole and the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Jasper Hunt (age 62 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked In From Court and on the charge of Contempt of Court by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Shelbie Hoffman (age 33 with Bush, La. address) was booked on the charges of Probation and Parole Hold and Failure to Pay Fine (2 counts) by Probation and Parole and the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $2820.00.

Nicolas Calidonia (age 45 with Bush, La. address) was booked on the charges of Parole Violation and Contempt of Court by Probation and Parole and the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Jessica Cooley (age 44 with no address shown) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Domestic Violence Assault, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Sale Distribution or Possession of Legend Drugs Without Prescription or Order, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $5000.00.

Monica Truax (age 54 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery and Possession of Schedule II Drugs by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $7500.00.

Michelle Rogers (age 31 with no address shown) was booked on the charges of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction and Possession of Schedule II Drugs by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond set at $7500.00.

Gregory Levias (age 69 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Transactions Involving Proceeds from Drug Offenses, Proper Equipment Required, MVI Expired, and Contempt of Court by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond set at $10000.00.

Jaycob Burkhalter (age 19 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Illegal Use of Weapons or Dangerous Instrumentalities, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Possession of CDS With Weapon Present, Possession or Dealing in Unregistered or Illegally Transferred Weapons, Tampering With Sign Identifying a Firearm-Free Zone, Resisting Arrest, Attempted 2nd Degree Murder, Illegal Discharge of Weapon, and Resisting Arrest by Flight by the Bogalusa Police Department and the Franklinton Police Department. Bond set at $40000.00.

Aquilla Baker (age 43 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of False Swearing by the Franklinton Police Department. Bond set at $2500.00.

Calvin Peters (age 62 with no address shown) was booked on the charges of Issuing Worthless Checks 300-500 and Failure to Appear by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $7500.00.

Lindsay Brunet (age 32 with no address shown) was booked on the charge of Aggravated Second Degree Battery by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

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

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Obituary

Ja’Cari Profit

July 10, 2025 - February 5, 2026

Obituary

Eunice Faye Byrd Sheridan

July 25, 1939 - February 19, 2026

Obituary

Roderich Tyrone Jefferson

March 3, 1966 - February 5, 2026

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days














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

Today   Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight   A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday   A 40 percent chance of showers and possibly thunderstorms. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning. 
Friday Night   A 40 percent chance of showers after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday   A 60 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. 
Saturday Night   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind 5 to 15 mph.