St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for July 28, 2026

Nathan Volz (age 27) was booked on the charge of Video Voyeurism by the Mandeville Police Department.

Felicia Hoffman (age 32) was booked on the charge of Simple Criminal Damage to Property 1000-5000 by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Fionna Hooever (age 20) was booked on the charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Improper Lane Use by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Roy Shubert (age 51) was booked on the charge of Theft Over 25000 by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Mark Caliste (age 43) was booked on the charges of Fugitive (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Alyssa Smith (age 32) was booked on the charge of Battery of a Dating Partner by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Sanita Thomas (age 40) was booked on the charge of Simple Burglary of an Inhabited Dwelling by the Pearl River Police Department.

Rymondrea Lang (age 24) was booked on the charges of Unlawful Possession of Fraudulent Documents for Identification, Bank Fraud, Monetary Instrument Abuse, and Identity Theft by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Liam Bickel (age 21) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (4 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Chastity Drennan (age 52) was booked on the charge of Cyberstalking by the Slidell Police Department.

Kristina Burkard (age 49) was booked on the charges of Sexual Battery and Indecent Behavior/Grooming of a Child by the Slidell Police Department.

Brandy Moore (age 29) was booked on the charges of Sale Distribution or Possession of Legend Drug Without Prescription and Possession of Schedule III CDS by Agency not listed.

Fred Eppolito (age 57) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by the Slidell Police Department.

Trequan Rollins (age 32) was booked on the charges of Driving Under Suspension, Failure to Stop/Yield, Improper Turn, Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS, Sale Distribution or Possession of Legend Drug Without Prescription, and Possession of Schedule III CDS by the Slidell Police Department.

Adam Giangrosso (age 30) was booked on the charge of Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Carlton Coleman (age 64) was booked on the charge of Surrender of Defendant/Bondsman Off Bond by Bondsman.

Trevell Hills (age 27) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Sharoy Massey (age 32) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Tosha Watkins (age 40) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Clyde Smith (age 42) was booked on the charge of Battery of a Dating Partner by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Tommielee Waters (age 29) was booked on the charge of Parole Violation by Probation and Parole.

Mason Brown (age 19) was booked on the charges of Negligent Carrying of a Concealed Handgun and Illegal Possession of Stolen Firearms by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Paige Thompson (age 25) was booked on the charge of Cruelty to Juveniles/Minor Injuries by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Torry Robinson (age 18) was booked on the charge of Simple Burglary of an Inhabited Dwelling by the Pearl River Police Department.

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

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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Thursday   A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 109. West wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind. 

Friday   A 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 108. West wind around 5 mph. 

Friday Night   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.

Saturday   A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night   A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Video Voyeurism Suspect Arrested - AGAIN

On June 30, 2026, Nathan Volz was arrested by the Mandeville Police Department for violating Louisiana Revised Statute 14:283, Video Voyeurism, following an investigation into incidents that occurred at Crunch Fitness in Mandeville.

Investigators determined that Volz used his personal cell phone to secretly record a female victim who was inside a locked, private tanning room. To make these recordings, Volz positioned himself in an adjacent tanning room and held his cell phone above the partition wall separating the rooms. Because the walls are open at the top for ventilation, he was able to record victims from this concealed and elevated position.

After Volz's cell phone was seized as evidence, detectives obtained a search warrant to conduct a forensic examination of the device. The examination revealed that Volz had recorded multiple victims at the Crunch Fitness Mandeville location using the same method while the victims were inside private tanning rooms.

Detectives with the Mandeville Police Department's Criminal Investigative Division have worked diligently to identify each victim captured in the recordings. Due to the large number of community members who believed they may have been victims, the Mandeville Police Department wanted to provide an update on the investigation to help address public concerns.

As a result of the investigation, detectives obtained an arrest warrant charging Nathan Volz with multiple counts of Video Voyeurism in violation of Louisiana Revised Statute 14:283. After the warrant was issued, detectives contacted Volz, who voluntarily turned himself in without incident. He was arrested and booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center on July 28, 2026. Bond was set at $100,000.00 and he bonded out the same day.

The Mandeville Police Department would like to thank the community for its patience and cooperation throughout this investigation. The department remains committed to thoroughly investigating these crimes and seeking justice for all victims.

Remember, all persons are deemed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for July 27, 2026

Heather Currier (age 49) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II and Drug Paraphernalia by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Cory Hollins (age 43) was booked on the charges of Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear and Domestic Abuse Battery/Dangerous Weapon by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

James Garcia (age 51) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II and Drug Paraphernalia by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Tremaine Jefferson (age 19) was
booked on the charges of Simple Escape/Aggravated Escape and Resisting an Officer by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Dexter Victor (age 32) was booked on the charge of Computer Aided Solicitation of a Minor by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Jessica Cousain (age 30) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court and Resisting an Officer by Refusing to Identify by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Ricky James (age 39) was booked on the charges of Fugitive, Contempt of Court, Possession of Schedule II, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Kevin Daire (age 44) was booked on the charge of Parole Violation by Probation and Parole.

Allen Wendall (age 63) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Charles Crump (age 53) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by Agency not listed.

Devin Johnson (age 27) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by Agency not listed.

David Williams (age 27) was booked on the charges of Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule I CDS, Improper Turn, Driving Under Suspension, and Violations of Registration Provisions by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Sierra Smith (age 27) was booked on the charge of Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule I CDS/Hallucinogen by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Christian Slocum (age 31) was booked on the charge of Violation of Protection Order by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Luann Mattes (age 40) was booked on the charges of Resisting a Police Officer With Force or Violence, Criminal Trespass, and Simple Escape/Aggravated Escape by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Thomas Blackwell (age 41) was booked on the charges of Surrender of Defendant/Bondsman Off Bond and Contempt of Court (2 counts) by Bondsman.

Courtney Johnson (age 53) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole.

Valerie Farve (age 38) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

John Weed (age 39) was booked on the charges of Driving While Under Suspension, Two Headlights Required, and No Taillights by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

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

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If you need to get your HISET/GED, orientation will be held on August 10, 2026 at Franklinton High School at 5:00. DM or call Pepper Taylor 601-248-0490.

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Obituary

Diana L. Pollock Mowen

May 16, 1948 - July 26, 2026

Obituary

Peggy Joyce Lee Jones Crain 

November 18, 1937 — July 28, 2026

School Supplies Giveaway in Mt. Hermon Aug. 8th

Obituary

Peggy Joyce Lee Jones Crain 

November 18, 1937 — July 28, 2026

Obituary

Brandon Neil Toney

December 16, 1969 - July 24, 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 97. Heat index values as high as 110. West wind around 5 mph.

Tonight   Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind.

Thursday   A 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 107. West wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind. 

Friday   A 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning. 

Friday Night   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.

All WPSS Students Get Free Meals

The Washington Parish School System has announced that all WPSS students will once again participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2026-2027 school year.

Every student will receive FREE breakfast & lunch every school day. No meal application is required.

Providing healthy, nutritious meals helps ensure our students are fueled for learning & ready for success each day.

Obituary

Elizabeth Diane St. Romain

May 23, 1956 - July 23, 2026

Obituary

Johnnie Ray McDaniel

July 14, 1944 - July 23, 2026

22nd JDC DA’s Opioid Initiative and DEA FORT Partner in Narcotics Investigation

District Attorney J. Collin Sims announces today (July 28, 2026)  that the 22nd Judicial District Attorney's Office Opioid Initiative, in close partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Fentanyl Overdose Response Team (DEA FORT), has arrested a suspected narcotics distributor following a recent investigation in eastern St. Tammany Parish.

The multi-agency operation began in Pearl River after local law enforcement responded to the scene of a suspected drug overdose. Investigators with the 22nd JDC DA’s Opioid Initiative and DEA FORT immediately assumed responsibility for the case, treating it as a crime scene to identify the source of the illicit substances involved.

Working alongside the Pearl River Police Department, Slidell Police Department, and the Louisiana State Police, investigators traced the suspected distribution path from St. Tammany Parish into neighboring Orleans Parish. In less than two weeks, law enforcement identified, located, and apprehended the suspect, who was taken into custody in Orleans Parish on multiple narcotics-related charges and is currently awaiting extradition to St. Tammany Parish.

"When a suspected overdose occurs, our teams respond immediately, follow the evidence across parish boundaries, and pursue those responsible for bringing dangerous substances into our communities," said District Attorney Collin Sims. "This coordinated effort underscores our office's commitment to seamless collaboration between investigative and prosecutorial units to ensure swift accountability."

"Fentanyl and illicit narcotics recognize no municipal or parish boundaries, which is why our enforcement response cannot either," said DEA Special Agent in Charge John P. Scott. "Through the partnership between the DEA Fentanyl Overdose Response Team and District Attorney Sims’ office, we are combining federal resources and local expertise to trace poison back to its source and hold distributors accountable, no matter where they try to hide."

The 22nd JDC DA’s Opioid Initiative and DEA FORT operate as a unified structure, bringing together federal, state, and local resources to disrupt narcotics networks and streamline cases from the initial scene through final disposition.

The investigation remains active and ongoing. Further details are currently being withheld to preserve the integrity of the ongoing proceedings.

All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for July 27, 2026

Phylicia Presson (age 38 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Battery of a Dating Partner/Aggravated Battery by the Bogalusa Police Department and on the charge of Contempt of Court by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Marzelos Bell (age 39 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.

Joshua Whitfield (age 45 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.

Jessie James (age 68 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Cocaine by the Bogalusa Police Department and on the charge of Contempt of Court by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $5050.00.

Christopher Barze (age 30 with a Osyka, Ms. address) was booked In For Court.

Kadin Robinson (age 25 with a Covington, La. address) was booked on the charges of Non-Consensual Disclosure of Private Picture, Cyberstalking, and Contempt of Court by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

James Dutruch (age 43 with a Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of Driving Under Suspension, No Proof of Insurance, and Expired Vehicle Registration by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $2500.00.

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

Obituary

Dennis Claiborne Travis 

November 6, 1955 — July 25, 2026

Obituary

Norman Keith Crawford 

February 1, 1948 — July 24, 2026

Hakheim Young Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2024 Fatal Bogalusa High School Basketball Game Shooting

District Attorney J. Collin Sims announces that Monday (July 27, 2026), 19-year-old Hakheim Young
of Bogalusa, Louisiana, was sentenced to life in prison without the benefit of parole for his role in the January 2024 fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy.

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Following a unanimous guilty verdict returned by a Washington Parish jury on June 17, 2026, the Honorable Judge John A. Keller sentenced Young as follows:

• Count 1: Second Degree Murder - Life imprisonment without benefit of parole.
• Count 2: Attempted Second Degree Murder - 30 years at hard labor without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence.
• Count 3: Attempted Second Degree Murder - 30 years at hard labor without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence.

Judge Keller ordered the two 30-year sentences for attempted murder to run consecutively to each other, but concurrently with Young’s life sentence for murder.

The sentencing concludes the prosecution of the January 11, 2024 shooting in the parking lot of Bogalusa High School during a basketball game. Assistant District Attorneys Jay Adair and Gary Tromblay presented evidence showing that Young, alongside co-defendant Keldric Harry, fired multiple shots at a 14-year-old boy and two of his friends after the teens entered an unlocked vehicle. The victim was struck eight times in the back and succumbed to his injuries, while one of the surviving victims suffered a gunshot wound to the leg.

This marks the second life sentence handed down in the case. Co-defendant Keldric Harry, 18, was convicted earlier this year and received an identical sentence in April 2026.

“Today’s sentence delivers closure and accountability for a horrific act of violence that shattered a family and shocked our entire community," stated District Attorney Collin Sims. "A 14-year-old child lost his life to automatic weapon fire over an unlocked car door. There is no place in Washington Parish for those who hold such a reckless disregard for human life. I am deeply proud of Assistant District Attorneys Jay Adair and Gary Tromblay, the Bogalusa Police Department, and all of our law enforcement partners who worked tirelessly to ensure both individuals responsible for this tragedy were prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."

Young has been remanded to the custody of the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office pending transfer to the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections.

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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

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

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

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

Wednesday Night   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Calm wind. 

Thursday   A 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. West wind around 5 mph. 

Thursday Night   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind. 

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for July 26, 2026

Pepsi Pepper (age 55) was booked on the charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (2nd Offense) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Joseph Peterson (age 50) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment by the Slidell Police Department.

Harry Sorrell (age 27) was booked on the charge of Aggravated Battery by the Slidell Police Department.

Christian Courville (age 27) was booked on the charges of Second Degree Battery, Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment, Simple Battery, and Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Kamron Duplass (age 26) was booked on the charges of Operating While Intoxicated (3rd Offense), Improper Lane Use, Open Container in Motor Vehicle, and Driving Under Suspension by the Louisiana State Police.

Steve Turner (age 49) was booked on the charges of Obscenity and Resisting an Officer by Refusing to Identify by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Warnell Kelly (age 34) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (2 counts) and Violation of Protection Order by the Covington Police Department.

Aloma Fountain (age 42) 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.

Gregory Polk (age 59) was booked on the charges of Fugitive and Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the Covington Police Department.

Milana Tiller (age 23) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the Mandeville Police Department.

Kerrick Solomon (age 23) was booked on the charge of Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Ashley Lowe (age 35) was booked on the charge of Disturbing the Peace/Language by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

James Rushing (age 65) 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***

Obituary

Judith Davis Simmons

September 3, 1955 - July 26, 2026

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

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

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.

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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

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

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.