St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for June 11, 2026

Lamont Tillison (age 52) was booked on the charge of Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

David Sylvester (age 50) was booked on the charges of No Tag Displayed, Open Container in Motor Vehicle, No Taillights, Driving Under Suspension, Switched Plates, Criminal Sanctions for Operating Motor Vehicle Not Covered, Novelty or Unofficial Credentials Prohibited, Illegal Possession of Stolen Firearms, and Possession of Firearm or Carrying Concealed Weapon by the Slidell Police Department.

Kelly Jenkins (age 61) was booked on
the charges of Bank Fraud, Access Device Fraud, and Theft by the Slidell Police Department.

Ammiel Carthen (age 18) was booked on the charge of Illegal Possession of Stolen Firearms by the Slidell Police Department.

Kaden Plessala (age 18) was booked on the charge of Illegal Possession of Stolen Firearms by the Slidell Police Department.

Melanie Pettingill (age 51) was booked on the charges of Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Daniel Bedford (age 42) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Hope Obrien (age 45) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

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

Bowen McKathan (age 45) was booked on the charges of Violation of Protection Order (3 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Willie Miller (age 47) was booked on the charge of Possession of Schedule II by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Shawn Bagert (age 40) was booked on the charges of Fugitive (2 counts) by the Covington Police Department.

Christopher Williams (age 21) was booked on the charges of Indecent Behavior With a Juvenile and Computer Aided Solicitation of a Minor by Agency not listed.

Terrance Washington (age 44) was booked on the charges of Surrender of Defendant/Bondsman Off Bond (3 counts) and Contempt of Court by Bondsman.

Donald Lefevre (age 48) was booked on the charges of Operating While Intoxicated (2nd Offense) and Careless Operation by the Louisiana State Police.

Rashard Dobbins (age 48) was booked on the charge of Aggravated Criminal Damage by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Turquoise Gillum (age 45) was booked on the charge of Providing False Information to Law Enforcement by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Abdul Rasheed (age 20) was booked on the charges of Resisting an Officer, Self Mutilation by Prisoner, and Battery of a Correctional Facility Employee by the Slidell Police Department.

Daniel Smith (age 53) 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 June 11, 2026

Rymeen Cavalier (age 33 with no address listed) was booked on the charge of Criminal Trespass by the Franklinton Police Department. Bond set at $2500.00.

Caleb Allen (age 24 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Distribution of Schedule I CDS by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond set at $20000.00.

John Stallard (age 30 with Covington, La. address) was booked on the charge of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Alex Chatagnier (age 40 with Houma, La. address) was booked on the charges of Stalking, Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Trespass, and Sexual Acts Prohibited in Public by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

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

Obituary

Billie Sue Wheat Alford

August 31, 1934 - June 11, 2026

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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Today   Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind.

Tonight   Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday   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.

Saturday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night   A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tropical Disturbances Today

A broad area of low pressure has formed over the far southern Bay of Campeche and is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions are forecast to be only marginally conducive for development before the system moves inland over eastern Mexico late Saturday or Sunday.  The system could re-emerge over the northwestern Gulf on Tuesday and Wednesday while interacting with a frontal boundary, but there too, conditions are only expected to be marginally conducive for any development. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...10 percent.

AG Murrill's Office arrests 24-year-old from Tickfaw for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material Under the Age of 13

Agents with Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested 24-year-old Chandler Matthew Sanderson of Tickfaw for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material Under the Age of 13.

Sanderson is reported to have searched for, saved and uploaded multiple files containing prepubescent child sexual abuse material (CSAM) to an online file storage platform. 

LBI agents initially got a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Sanderson was arrested and booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on charges of: Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material under the Age of Thirteen - 6 counts

Both the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations assisted the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation on this case.

Sanderson's bond information is unknown at this time.

The investigation continues.

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

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for June 10, 2026

Stephen Hughes (age 73) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Justin Gill (age 45) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole.

Tiffany Reine (age 48) was booked on the charges of Probation Violation and Contempt of Court (2 counts) by Probation and Parole.

Anthony Dardar (age 30) was booked on the charges of Fugitive and Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the Covington Police Department.

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

Scott Frischhertz (age 30) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule I (3 counts), Possession of Kratom, Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS, Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Schedule III CDS, Possession of Schedule IV, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Sale Distribution or Possession of Legend Drug Without Prescription, Driving Under Suspension, and Expired License Plate by the Covington Police Department.

Carlos Rodriguez (age 41) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Marcus Stewart (age 33) was booked on the charges of Improper Turn, Expired License Plate, Driving Under Suspension, Criminal Sanctions for Operating Motor Vehicle Not Covered, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Schedule II, and Windshields Required by the Slidell Police Department.

Derell Brock (age 22) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by Agency Not Listed.

Jeremy Beam (age 43) was booked on the charges of Fugitive and Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the Covington Police Department.

Xavier Porter (age 34) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II and Habitual Offender Law/Sentences for Second and Subsequent by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Dennis Parker (age 53) was booked on the charge of Domestic Violence Battery by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Kedrin Norman (age 28) was booked on the charges of Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear, Proper Equipment Required on Vehicles/Display of Plate, Possession of Schedule I, and Illegal Carrying of Weapon by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Ryan Brown (age 18) was booked on the charge of Resisting an Officer by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

David Wheeler (age 41) was booked on the charge of Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness by the Covington Police Department.

Claude Montecino (age 38) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

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

Keristynn Sylve (age 24) was booked on the charges of Possession of Firearm or Carrying Concealed Weapon, Possession of Schedule I, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Illegal Carrying of Weapon During Crime of Violence by the Slidell Police Department.

George Stegeman (age 72) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Latasha Foster (age 44) was booked on the charges of Fugitive and Exploitation of the Infirmed by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Steven Lucia (age 40) was booked on the charges of Housed for Court and Contempt of Court by Agency Not Listed.

Lamichael Jackson (age 27) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by Agency Not Listed.

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

Obituary

Margaret Turnage 

April 21, 1930 – June 10, 2026

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for June 9-10, 2026

Patrick Creel (age 21 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond information is not available.

Royneilous Carr (age 32 with no address listed) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Flight From An Officer, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Determination of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of CDS With Weapon Present by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $150000.00.

Blake Nielson (age 29 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Obstruction of Court Orders and Intimidation/Simple Assault by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $3500.00.

Phoenix Martin (age 22 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Simple Burglary by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond set at $15000.00.

Dionell Howard (age 46 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole. No bond set at this time.

Tyren Knox (age 19 with no address listed) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Assault With a Firearm and Illegal Carrying of Weapon by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Quovadis Bickham (age 20 with 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.

Markees Young (age 21 with Angie, La. address) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole. No bond set at this time.

Dianne Baumert (age 69 with Bush, La. address) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery and Simple Battery by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Demetria Haller (age 31 with no address listed) was booked on the charges of Battery of Infirm and Domestic Violence Battery by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Ashton Mizell (age 17 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Criminal Damage to Property by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Dustin Davis (age 41 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Prohibited Acts, and Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

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

Reminder: Look Before You Lock!

🥵 It will be hot this weekend with heat indices well into the 100s. Even on a mild 70°F day, the interior of a vehicle can exceed 100°F in minutes.  Never leave a child or pet in a parked car, even for a "quick minute".

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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Today   Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight   Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday   Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind.

Friday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday   Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tropical Disturbances Today

A broad area of low pressure is likely to form over the Bay of Campeche on Friday from a westward-moving tropical wave currently located over the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico.  Environmental conditions are forecast to be only marginally conducive for development before the system moves inland over eastern Mexico late Saturday or Sunday. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...10 percent.

Obituary

Dr. James Hilary Cody

July 25, 1942 - June 7, 2026

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for June 9, 2026

Roy White (age 44) was booked on the charges of Unauthorized Entry of a Place of Business, Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Schedule I, Drug Paraphernalia, Contempt of Court (2 counts), and Criminal Trespass by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Brenda Cosgrove (age 35) was booked on the charges of Taking Contraband to and from a Penal Institution, Sale Distribution or Possession of Legend Drug Without Prescription, Drug Paraphernalia, Unsecured Load, and Possession of Schedule II by the Slidell Police Department.

Christene Courtney (age 42) was
booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

David Dansereau (age 66) was booked on the charge of Child Sexual Abuse Materials by the Covington Police Department.

Dandrick Green (age 25) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the Louisiana State Police.

Trellis Taylor (age 43) was booked on the charges of Housed for Court and Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

April Mathis (age 37) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Julie Childress (age 36) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Dondra McMooain (age 31) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the Mandeville Police Department.

Nicholas Ortega (age 34) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Jerry Johnson (age 39) was booked on the charges of Housed for Court and Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Ryan Mizell (age 36) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Daimon Bush (age 43) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Gino Catalanotto (age 39) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Ryan Lich (age 28) was booked on the charges of Indecent Behavior With a Juvenile, Indecent Behavior/Grooming of a Child, and Computer Aided Solicitation of a Minor by the Covington Police Department.

Michael Rotherham (age 35) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Charles Croon (age 45) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by Agency Not Listed.

Jason Courtney (age 37) was booked on the charges of Arson With Intent to Defraud and Prohibited Activities and Sanctions by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Christopher Boykins (age 59) was booked on the charge of Theft of Motor Vehicle 5000-25000 by the Pearl River Police Department.

Jeremiah Allen (age 21) was booked on the charges of First Degree Murder, Armed Robbery, Attempted Armed Robbery, and Illegal Carrying of Weapons by the Slidell Police Department.

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

Obituary

George Oliver Cole, Sr.

February 5, 1937 — June 1, 2026

Slidell Man Arrested on 500 Counts of Child Sexual Abuse Material and 50 Counts of Sexual Abuse of Animal

District Attorney J. Collin Sims announced that on June 9, 2026, David Dansereau, age 66 and a resident of Slidell, was arrested following a May 13, 2026 cybertip from the Louisiana Attorney General's Office that led to the discovery of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). 

Members of the Special Victims Unit Task Force, to include the Covington Police Department, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI), and the Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), executed an arrest warrant at Dansereau's residence. A forensic examination of his electronic devices revealed evidence of CSAM involving children under the age of 13. During a subsequent interview with investigators, Dansereau admitted to possessing the illegal material.

Dansereau was arrested and booked on the following charges:

• 500 counts:  Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (Victims Under the Age of 13) (Felony)

• 50 counts: Sexual Abuse of an Animal (Felony)

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

If convicted, Dansereau faces a sentencing range of 10 to 40 years in prison per count.

District Attorney Collin Sims issued the following statement: “The safety of our children is at the core of our mission, and we will deploy every resource available to protect them. The swift action by our Special Victims Unit Task Force prevented this individual from continuing to exploit children. This seamless collaboration among our local, state, and federal partners sends an unmistakable message: if you prey on children, whether in person or behind a digital screen, we will find you, and we will hold you fully accountable under the law.”

Chief Michael Ferrell of the Covington Police Department added: “This arrest should serve as a warning to anyone who believes the internet offers them anonymity. It doesn’t. Behind every one of these images is a real child who was harmed, and that’s what drives our investigators every single day. I’m proud of the work our officers did alongside the District Attorney’s Office and our local/state and federal partners, and we won’t slow down.”

The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges or arrests may be forthcoming. 

Pearl River Area Traffic Stop Leads to 8 Arrests

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office reports today (June 10, 2026) that eight people were arrested after a drug distribution operation was uncovered at a Slidell residence following a traffic stop on June 2, 2026. Detectives with the STPSO's Narcotics Division conducted the traffic stop on a tan Lincoln Town Car in the Pearl River area. A search of the vehicle and its occupants resulted in the discovery of a large quantity of narcotics and drug paraphernalia. At that time, three Slidell residents were arrested: 57-year-old Kelvin Rushing, 39-year-old Jessica Sonnier, and 65-year-old Robert Lewis.

Detectives then obtained a search warrant for the residence shared by Rushing and Sonnier in the 37000 block of 10th Street in Slidell.

Detectives located and seized approximately 34.95 grams of powder cocaine, 59.52 grams of methamphetamine, 2.64 grams of marijuana, 48.97 grams of crack cocaine, and 5.43 grams of fentanyl from the residence, vehicle, and individuals involved. Detectives also recovered multiple plastic bags commonly used for packaging narcotics, a digital scale, baking soda, glass cookware commonly used in the manufacture of crack cocaine, various items of drug paraphernalia, a ledger containing information related to the sale of narcotics, and $1,875 in cash.

In total, eight subjects, several of whom were found to be on active supervision with Louisiana Probation and Parole, were arrested and booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center.

Kelvin Rushing was booked on the charges of Proceeds of Transactions Involving Drug Offenses, Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance (4 counts), Distribution of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Obstruction of Justice, and Operation/Creation of a Clandestine Laboratory.

Jessica Sonnier was booked on the charges of Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance (4 counts), Distribution of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Obstruction of Justice, and Operation/Creation of a Clandestine Laboratory. 

Robert Lewis was booked on the charges of Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance (4 counts), Distribution of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance, Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Jerry Sonnier was booked on the charges of Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance, Operation/Creation of a Clandestine Laboratory, Obstruction of Justice, and  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2 counts).

Toni McGehee was booked on the charges of Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2 counts).

Brooke Naquin was booked on the charges of Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2 counts).

Terry Bickham was booked on the charges of Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2 counts).

Debroxton Warren was booked on the charges of Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2 counts).

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

Covington Police Arrests Forrest County MS Correctional Officer on Child Sex Charges

The Covington Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division, through its Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit, in conjunction with the 22nd Judicial District Attorney's Office Special Victims Unit Task Force and the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office, has arrested a Mississippi correctional officer on felony child exploitation charges.

Ryan Donivan Lich, age 28 and of Hattiesburg, MS, a correctional officer employed by the Forrest County Sheriff's Office, was arrested and charged with 1 Count of Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile, 1 Count of Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile / Child Grooming, and 1 Count of Computer Aided Solicitation of a Minor.

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

Forrest County Sheriff Charlie Sims confirmed that Lich was employed as a correctional officer and was terminated at the time of his arrest, which occurred as he was clocking in for his shift. Lich was initially held at the Lamar County jail before being extradited to Louisiana. The Mississippi Attorney General's Office assisted with his arrest. 

Chief of Police Michael Ferrell released the following statement:

"It is always disheartening when we have to arrest someone who wears a badge and has taken an oath to protect and serve. Ryan Lich was entrusted with the safety of others in his community with a responsibility that demands the highest standard of conduct both on and off duty. Instead, he chose to use that same internet that parents trust law enforcement to police, to target a child. That is a betrayal of everything this profession stands for. Let this be a clear message: no title, no badge, and no uniform places anyone above the law. We will hold everyone accountable, regardless of who they are or what they do for a living."

The Covington Police Department thanks the following agencies for their assistance and partnership in this investigation: Forrest County Sheriff's Office, Lamar County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi Attorney General's Office, and 22nd Judicial District Attorney's Office Special Victims Unit Task Force.

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Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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Today   Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight   Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday   Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday   Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind.

Friday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

Tropical Disturbances Today

A broad area of low pressure could form over the Bay of Campeche late this week.  Conditions are not expected to be favorable for significant development, and the system should move inland over eastern Mexico late this weekend. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...10 percent.

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for June 8, 2026

Gregory Saurage (age 62) was booked on the charge of Second Degree Battery by the LBI.

Renee Bourgeois (age 27) was booked on the charges of Operating While Intoxicated (2nd Offense), General Speed Law, Possession of Schedule I, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Johnny Polk (age 52) was booked on the charges of Housed for Court and Theft Less Than 1000 by the 2nd Judicial Court.

Arthur Newcomb (age 31) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (2 counts) and Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Christopher Nicolais (age 45) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Sajay Stevenson (age 20) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by the 22nd Judicial Court.

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

James Henley (age 58) was booked on the charge of Parole Violation by Probation and Parole.

Jamarius Johnson (age 30) was booked on the charges of Expired License Plate and Driving Under Suspension by the Mandeville Police Department.

Destiny Mark (age 26) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Brian Suire (age 49) was booked was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Boujalalais Bailey (age 34) 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

Mark Paul Stewart, Sr.

July 17, 1951 - June 7, 2026

Obituary

Peggy Marie Smith Brown

March 16, 1941 — June 6, 2026

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for June 7-8, 2026

William Thomas (age 34 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Simple Battery of infirm (2 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Sabal James (age 40 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Switched License Plates, Improper Display of License Plate, Possession of Schedule II Drugs (2 counts), Possession of Marijuana, No Proof of Insurance, Driving Under Suspension, and Open Container in Vehicle by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond information not available.

William Kemp (age 63 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Driving While Intoxicated, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Failure to Use Turn Signal 100 ft. Prior to Turn, and Possession of Marijuana by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond set at $7500.00.

Lawrence Harris (age 61 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Home Invasion/Vandalism/Destruction and Criminal Damage by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Anastasia Seay (age 20 with no address listed) was booked on the charges of Resisting Arrest by Providing False Booking Info, Resisting a Police Officer With Force or Violence (2 counts), Simple Escape, Resisting an Officer (2 counts), and Obstruction of Justice by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Joshua Smith (age 27 with Baton Rouge, La. address) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Cayce Hollier (age 34 with St. Francisville, La. address) was booked on the charge of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Jennifer Myles (age 45 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction (4 counts), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Cocaine by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

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

Antonio Tyson Sentenced to Consecutive Life Terms Plus 40 Years with Death Row Confinement Conditions for Murders of Ruth Prats and Father Otis Young

District Attorney J. Collin Sims Announces Final Court Disposition Following Deeply Emotional Victim Impact Testimony from Bereaved Families

District Attorney J. Collin Sims announced today (June 8, 2026) that Antonio Tyson has been sentenced by the Honorable Judge Ellen M. Creel in connection with the brutal November 2022 murders of Ms. Ruth Prats and Father Otis Young. The sentencing followed a hearing during which the judge heard compelling victim impact testimony from nine of Ms. Prats and Father Young’s family members and a Roman Catholic priest who knew them both well. The statements of the various witnesses reflected both sorrow and remembrance. "Their deaths are permanent - no sentence will change that. Legacy is what remains. And while her life was taken from us, the impact she had on those around us remains," said one witness. "We did not lose these people...we still hold them close to us...but their presence from us was taken. A series of choices were made, and they were not given a choice, " said another.

This morning’s sentencing hearing followed the defendant’s entry of guilty pleas on May 5, 2026. In compliance with a plea agreement endorsed by the victims' families, Judge Creel sentenced Tyson to serve two life sentences for the two counts of First Degree Murder and a forty (40) year sentence at Hard Labor on the single count of Obstruction of Justice, with all three counts ordered to run consecutively to each other.

As part of the plea agreement, the defendant waived all present and future rights to pursue sentence reductions, administrative corrections, judicial reviews, or release mechanisms. Additionally, Tyson will be incarcerated within specialized state facilities under conditions identical to capital inmates awaiting execution. These conditions fulfill the explicit desire of the Prats and Young families that Tyson experience the maximal physical restrictions warranted by his heinous offenses, while simultaneously shielding the families from years of appellate delays and litigation associated with a capital trial.

Statement from District Attorney J. Collin Sims:

“Today’s sentencing brings a permanent closure to a deeply painful chapter in our community's history. Our office was fully prepared to seek the death penalty and possessed total confidence in the strength of our case, establishing the defendant’s guilt. However, recent disclosures regarding historical childhood IQ testing, a traumatic brain injury discovered in MRI scans, and adaptive deficits raised clear, significant roadblocks under the Supreme Court's mandate in Atkins v. Virginia that would have resulted in meaningful challenges to defending a death sentence through the appellate process.

Rather than exposing these grieving families to potentially decades of litigation and the meaningful possibility that an execution could never legally be carried out, this negotiated resolution guarantees that Tyson will remain removed from society for the rest of his natural life under maximum-security, death-row conditions. It honors the wishes of the families, preserves the legacy of two extraordinary community servants, and ensures immediate, un-appealable justice.” 

District Attorney Sims again praised the exhaustive efforts of the Covington Police Department, including lead investigator Cyrus Kety, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office Crime Laboratory, and the St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office DNA Laboratory for assembling an airtight case that ultimately compelled the defendant to plead guilty.

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Today   Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight   Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then becoming clear, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday   Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday   Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for June 7, 2026

Edward Kruebbe (age 22) was booked on the charges of Resisting a Police Officer With Force or Violence, Self-Mutilation by Prisoner, Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment, and Domestic Abuse Battery/Pregnant Victim by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Kerian Sylve (age 26) was booked on the charges of Illegal Carrying of Weapon and Illegal Use of Weapons or Dangerous Instrumentalities by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Brice Blackwell (age 22) was booked on the charges of DWI, Careless Operation, Proper Equipment Required on Vehicle, and Fugitive by the Louisiana State Police.

Julio Baquedano Rodriguez (age 32) was booked on the charges of DWI and Improper Lane Use by the Louisiana State Police.

Matthew Winters (age 43) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Ryan Billings (age 44) was booked on the charges of Illegal Window Tint, Failure to Dim Lights, Possession of Schedule II, and Drug Paraphernalia by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Jasmine Kirsh (age 36) was booked on the charges of Fugitive and Probation Violation by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

William Fludd (age 36) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the Slidell Police Department.

Catherine Murphy (age 61) was booked on the charges of DWI, Improper Lane Use, and Open Container in Motor Vehicle by the Causeway Bridge Police.

Adrian Lopez (age 22) was booked on the charge of Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Chad Oyler (age 32) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Jacob Sims (age 45) was booked on the charges of Fugitive and Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the Covington Police Department.

Julian Burge (age 24) was booked on the charges of DWI and Establishing Speed Zones by the Louisiana State Police.

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

AG Murrill's LBI Arrest Second Suspect in Attack at Madisonville Restaurant

Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) agents arrested 62-year-old Gregory Jules Saurage in connection with the attack that occurred at a Madisonville restaurant on Friday, May 29, 2026.

During the course of the investigation, LBI agents identified Saurage as a participant in the incident. Agents determined that Saurage identified the victim to Sheriff Randy Smith and believe he encouraged or incited the attack. Click here to read the Arrest Warrant and Affidavit for Arrest

Saurage was charged with Principal to Second Degree Battery. Saurage surrendered to LBI agents at the St. Tammany Parish Jail at approximately 1:30 p.m. on June 8, 2026. Saurage was subsequently released on $7500.00 bond.

Charges were filed against St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith for his role in the attack and is currently facing charges of Second Degree Battery, Disturbing the Peace by Engaging in a Fistic Encounter, and Disturbing the Peace While Appearing in an Intoxicated Condition. Sheriff Smith turned himself in at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on Thursday (June 4, 2026) and has since bonded out. Click here for that previous story

The investigation is ongoing.

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

AG Murrill's LBI Agents Arrest Hammond Man on Multiple Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges; More Charges Expected

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) agents arrested 50-year-old Kevin Dewayne Turpin of Ard Lane in Hammond for multiple counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material.

The investigation began after agents received a tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), which initiated the investigation and ultimately led to Turpin's arrest.

Turpin was arrested on May 28, 2026, and additional charges were obtained on June 4, 2026.

On May 28, 2026, Turpin was charged with 13 counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (LA R.S. 14:81.1) and Fugitive from Another Jurisdiction (Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material)

On June 4, 2026, Turpin was charged with 11 counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material Under the Age of 13 (LA R.S. 14:81.1). This arrest was the result of a joint investigation with the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, the Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office, and the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office.

Turpin has been booked on the initial charges in Lincoln Parish and, upon release, will be extradited to Tangipahoa Parish, where he is wanted on five counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material Under the Age of 13.

Turpin's bond was set at $360,000 for the initial arrest and $195,000 for the subsequent charges.

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

"We will continue working with all our law enforcement partners to identify offenders, protect children, and hold those who exploit Louisiana's children accountable," said Attorney General Liz Murrill.

The investigation into Turpin remains ongoing, and more charges could be coming.

Anyone with additional information regarding Turpin's activities is encouraged to contact the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation at (225) 326-6100.

Obituary

Pamela Ard

March 13, 1956 - June 4, 2026

Obituary

Vito Saraceno, Jr.

February 13, 1952 - June 6, 2026

Folsom UTV Driver Killed in Washington Parish Crash

On June 7, 2026, at 1:20 p.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop L responded to a crash involving  an off road vehicle on LA Highway 25 near E. Daniels Road in Washington Parish. The crash claimed the life of 48 year old Timothy Blackwell of Folsom.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a Can Am multi seat UTV, driven by Blackwell, was traveling north on the northbound shoulder of LA Highway 25 approaching E. Daniels Road intersection. At the same time, a 2004 Saturn ION was traveling north on LA Highway 25. For reasons still under investigation, the UTV entered the northbound travel lane of LA Highway 25, and was struck by the Saturn.

Blackwell, who was unrestrained, was ejected from the UTV and died on scene. A passenger in the UTV and the driver of the Saturn, were both properly restrained, sustained moderate injuries, and were transported to a local hospital for treatment. As part of the ongoing investigation, routine toxicology samples were collected from both drivers for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.

Louisiana law requires that every occupant of a motor vehicle, regardless of seating position, remain properly restrained at all times. While not all crashes are survivable, taking simple precautions like these can often mean the difference between life and death. Troopers wish to remind the public that the use of ATVs and UTVs on roadways is illegal unless directly related to farming or other duties outlined by Louisiana Revised Statute 32:299. Operation is limited to daylight hours. Additionally, properly utilizing safety equipment, such as DOT-approved helmets while on motorcycles, ATVs, and UTVs and seatbelts when riding in UTVs can decrease the risk of serious injury or death. Additional information on ATVs and UTVs on roadways can be found here: https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=88237.

LSU AgCenter's Weekly Message

Raise a Cup to Cupheas

I’ve long known of Mexican or false heather (Cuphea hyssopifolia). It survived in my mother’s yard for many years with little care. The top is partially or completely killed in the winter, but in southeastern Louisiana, it grows back from its roots most years. Mexican heather plants typically have purple flowers, though white- and pink-flowered varieties exist. It grows to about one foot tall.

It wasn’t until I started perusing beds at the Hammond Research Station that I became familiar with some of the other cupheas. Cupheas have tubular flowers, though one must look more closely to see this on Mexican heather than on some other species. They support pollinators including butterflies, bees, and – for the red- and orange-flowered ones, at least – hummingbirds.

Vermillionaire (‘Cupver’) and ‘David Verity’ are typically identified as Cuphea hybrids. They have reddish-orange flowers in summer and fall. Like the species C. ignea, these two varieties are often called cigar plants – for the shapes of the flowers – or firecracker plants. Vermillionaire grows to approximately 2 to 2.5 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide. ‘David Verity’ grows to roughly 3 feet tall.

Giant Mexican cigar plant (C. micropetala) is one of the more cold-hardy cupheas and likely to be root-hardy in all parts of Louisiana most years. Another name, candy corn plant, reflects its bicolor yellow and orange flowers. Giant Mexican cigar plant grows to about 3 feet tall or taller. In winters when the top is killed or cut back, this species starts flowering later than Vermillionaire or ‘David Verity’ – in late summer or fall – so you generally won’t have as much time during the growing season to enjoy the blooms on this one.

The names bat-faced and tiny mice cuphea give you an idea of the look of the red and purple flowers on C. llavea. I’m not as familiar with this one as I am with the others mentioned here, but my understanding is that it may come back from the roots in some winters in southeastern Louisiana. It grows to roughly 2 feet tall.

There are many other Cuphea species and hybrids. One that’s survived in my yard for several winters is suspected to be the cultivar ‘Starfire’, which is a hybrid of C. ignea and C. angustifolia. It has flowers that are mostly pink, with some light purple and white, and grows to about 1 to 2 feet tall.

For all of these plants, a full or partial sun site and good drainage are recommended. The latter is especially important for winter survival. As with other root-hardy plants of tropical origin, late winter (after the last freeze) or spring planting is probably best, to help them get established before cold weather arrives.

And a note: Please remember to turn in your application by June 12 if you’re interested in the 2026 Louisiana Master Gardener course in Tangipahoa Parish.

Let me know if you have questions.

Click here for previous LSU AgCenter's Weekly Messages

Dr. Mary Helen Ferguson is an Extension Agent with the LSU AgCenter, with horticulture responsibilities in Washington and Tangipahoa Parishes. Contact Mary Helen at mhferguson@agcenter.lsu.edu or 985-277-1850 (Hammond) or 985-839-7855 (Franklinton).

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

Today   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night   Clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday   Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Obituary

Jo Ann Strickland

March 20, 1937 – June 5, 2026

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for June 6, 2026

James White (age 65) was booked on the charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Improper Lane Use, and Driving Under Suspension by the Louisiana State Police.

Sidney Terrebonne (age 46) was booked on the charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Two Headlights Required by the Mandeville Police Department.

Jerry Sheridan (age 32) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Drug Paraphernalia, and Pedestrian on Highway/Interstate by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Dorrian Guild (age 23) was booked on the charges of Illegal Possession of Stolen Things and Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Edward Mamon (age 59) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the Covington Police Department.

Katherine Gazzo (age 52) was booked on the charges of Possession of Firearm or Carrying Concealed Weapon and Drug Paraphernalia by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Skyler Jenkins (age 36) was booked on the charge of Parole Violation by Probation and Parole.

Ivan Celestine (age 31) was booked on the charges of Fugitive (3 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Lisa Black (age 45) was booked on the charge of Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Jamerson Hakenjos (age 49) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II (2 counts), Possession of Schedule III, Improper Turn, and Misuse of Temp Tag by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Reginae Jackson (age 19) was booked on the charges of Simple Battery and Cruelty to Juveniles by the Covington Police Department.

Terrel Sandles (age 27) was booked on the charges of Simple Burglary and Disturbing the Peace/Language by the Slidell Police Department.

Patrick Robinson (age 36) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Dalon Torregano (age 40) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Gavin White (age 21) was booked on the charge of Driving Under Suspension by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

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

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for June 6, 2026

Lucas Luper (age 50 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Driving While Intoxicated (2nd Offense), Proper Equipment Required on Vehicles, and Driving Under Suspension by the Washington Parish Government. No bond set at this time.

Travis Handy (age 42 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Failure to Dim Headlights, Open Container in Vehicle, and Driving While Intoxicated by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $2500.00.

Corey Webb (age 35 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (3 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office and Fugitive Other Jurisdiction by the Franklinton Police Department and Failure to Appear (2 counts) by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond information incomplete at this time.

Oscar Lewis (age 65 with Bogalusa, 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.

***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 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday   Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night   Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday   Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Missing Tuber on the Bogue Chitto River

UPDATE: The remains of 18-year-old Jonis Warren, 18 of St. Tammany Parish, were recovered and received by the coroner. WPSO expresses thanks to Mark Michaud with Southeast Louisiana Underwater Search and Recovery, Northshore Ambulance EMTs and District Six Fire Department volunteers for assisting in search efforts.

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Original Report

The Washington Parish Sheriff's Office reports that their communications section received a 911 call at 1:44 PM today (June 6, 2026) stating that someone, while tubing on the Bogue Chitto River, went under the water and did not resurface.  

WPSO deputies, volunteers from the District Six Fire Department, and EMTs from Northshore Ambulance responded along with a diver with sonar equipment.

The search remains active for the St. Tammany Parish resident and the family has been notified. 

Additional information will be released as it becomes available. 

Obituary

Carolyn Sumrall Barlow

July 13, 1942 - June 5, 2026

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June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month

Source: Riverside Medical Center

Alzheimer’s disease touches millions of families—often in quiet, challenging ways that can feel overwhelming and emotional. This month is a time to raise awareness, show compassion, and remind those affected that they are not alone.

Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disease that slowly impacts memory, thinking, and daily life. It is the most common form of dementia and affects more than 7 million Americans.

Know the signs. Show support. Share understanding.

Early changes may include:

• Memory loss that disrupts daily life
• Confusion with time or place
• Difficulty completing familiar tasks
• Mood or personality changes

While there is no cure yet, early detection can make a meaningful difference—giving individuals and families time to plan, access care, and find support.

This June, let’s come together to:

• Check in on loved ones
• Support caregivers who give so much every day
• Spread awareness and reduce the stigma
• Take small steps to protect our own brain health

Whether you’re caring for someone, walking alongside a loved one, or learning more for yourself—you are not alone in this journey. Talk with your provider if you have concerns about memory changes or cognitive health. 

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for June 5, 2026

Tony Travis (age 62) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Assault With Firearm by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Michael Abney (age 22) was booked on the charges of Simple Burglary and Resisting an Officer by Flight by the Covington Police Department.

Sarah Vogel (age 31) was booked on the charge of Theft by the Slidell
Police Department.

Christopher Schulz (age 40) was booked on the charges of Battery of a Dating Partner With Strangulation and Battery of a Dating Partner With Child Endangerment by the Slidell Police Department.

Dalton Simmons (age 34) was booked on the charges of Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Garry Maguire (age 33) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery/Dangerous Weapon, Domestic Abuse Battery/Pregnant Victim, and Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment 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.

Alexa Guidry (age 35) was booked on the charge of Theft Less Than 1000 by the Mandeville Police Department.

Kentrell Burns (age 38) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II (2 counts), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Illegal Use of CDS in Presence of Persons Under by the St Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Alexis Mulligan (age 19) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Flight From Officer, Expired MVI Sticker, Simple Obstruction of a Highway of Commerce, and Careless Operation by the Covington Police Department.

Ernest Babin (age 49) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II and Resisting an Officer by the St Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Raymond Coleman (age 41) was booked on the charge of Violation of Protection Order by the St Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Christina Babin (age 40) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Driver Must Be Licensed, and No Insurance by the St Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

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

James Bene (age 46) was booked on the charge of Possession of Schedule II by the St Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Victor Castillo (age 53) was booked on the charge of Theft 1000-5000 by the St Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Jennifer Hulin (age 40) was booked on the charge of Theft Less Than 1000 by the St Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

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

Hammond Murder Suspects' Car Was Carjacked in Pike County, MS

Detectives with the Hammond Police Department have identified a suspect vehicle in the June 4, 2026 homicide at the Chevron at 3123 Highway 190 West. The vehicle is a white 2008 4-door Honda Civic bearing Mississippi License Plate PJY050. During the homicide, one of the suspects shot through the front passenger window of the vehicle and, as a result, the vehicle no longer has a front passenger window. 

The vehicle was carjacked in Pike County, Mississippi, on June 2, 2026.

Anyone who sees or knows the whereabouts of this vehicle is advised not to approach as the suspects are considered armed and dangerous. Contact Detective Dustin Williams with the Hammond Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 985-277-5755 or williams_dj@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. 

The incident began at approximately 1:15 am on June 4, 2026 with the Hammond Police Department responding to a reported homicide and located a female victim who had been shot multiple times. She was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Reviewing security camera footage, officers observed a gray sedan parked at a gas pump along with a white sedan parked at a neighboring gas pump. The footage showed two suspects wearing dark clothing exit the front and rear passenger side of the white sedan. The suspects were armed with what appeared to be AR-style pistols and began firing at the rear passenger side of the gray sedan. The female victim was seated inside the gray sedan at the time. 

The suspects then re-entered the white sedan while continuing to fire at the gray sedan before fleeing the parking lot westbound on Highway 190 toward I-55. 

Obituary

Brayden Wade Sanders

July 20, 2007 — June 1, 2026

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