New Emergency Operations Center RV Staging Area

Washington Parish Government's Public Works is preparing the foundation for a new RV staging area at the Washington Parish Emergency Operations Center (EOC), an important project that will strengthen the Parish's emergency preparedness.

The new foundation will provide designated spaces where emergency personnel can park and occupy RVs during extended emergency operations. Currently, the EOC does not have the capability to house personnel for prolonged disaster response, making this a significant improvement to the Parish's emergency response infrastructure.

During hurricanes, severe weather, and other emergencies, first responders, public works crews, utility personnel, and emergency management staff often work around the clock to protect lives and restore essential services. Providing on-site accommodations will allow these responders to remain close to the command center, improving coordination and response times.

"Our responsibility is to prepare before disaster strikes," said Washington Parish President Ryan Seal. "This project strengthens our Emergency Operations Center and ensures that the personnel serving our community during emergencies have the resources they need to remain on-site and focused on protecting our citizens."

The project is being completed by the Washington Parish Road Department as part of the Parish's continued commitment to investing in public safety, emergency preparedness, and resilient infrastructure for the citizens of Washington Parish.

TPSO Investigating Shooting in Hammond Area

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) is investigating a shooting at a pool party over the weekend that injured three people.

Around 9 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026, dispatchers began receiving several calls reporting shots fired along Hinson Road near Old Baton Rouge Highway. When deputies arrived, they located a 47-year-old woman and a 22-year-old male both with graze wounds. Shortly after, an area hospital reported a gunshot wound victim had arrived by private vehicle. That victim was a 25-year-old male shot in the leg. All victims were released from medical care that same night.

The investigation revealed that, for reasons still unknown, an argument broke out at a large pool party underway at the home which escalated to gunfire.

While deputies were investigating the shooting scene, a large fight broke out among the remaining crowd. Following repeated, unsuccessful efforts to break up the fight, deputies deployed tasers to end the altercation. Five women were issued misdemeanor summonses as a result of this subsequent incident.

Deputies are actively working several leads in this investigation. Sheriff Gerald Sticker encourages anyone with information about the shooting to contact the 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! Tips submitted directly through Crimestoppers may be eligible for a cash reward.

Burn Ban in Effect in Washington Parish

Washington Parish President has proclaimed a Burn Ban in Washington Parish. The Burn Ban is effective August 5, 2026 and shall remain in effect for at least 15 days or until the Parish President deems it unnecessary.

Obituary

Harry Joseph Ory

August 5, 1929 - August 3, 2026

Obituary

Barbara Ann Terrebonne Barton

October 29, 1956 - August 4, 2026

Covington Man Convicted After Armed Standoff With Deputies

District Attorney J. Collin Sims reports that on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, a St. Tammany Parish jury found 27-year-old Trevell Hills of Covington, Louisiana, guilty as charged on firearm offenses following a trial before the Honorable Judge Vincent J. Lobello.

Hills was convicted of Illegal Use of a Weapon while Committing a Crime of Violence or Drug Offense, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and Illegal Carrying of Weapons during a Crime of Violence.

The charges stem from an incident on September 25, 2025, when deputies with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for service at a residence on Ruby Street in Covington. Upon arrival, deputies encountered Hills seated on the front porch. When officers initially approached Hills, he told them that he was smoking “ice”, referring to methamphetamine. Shortly thereafter, Hills produced an illegally modified sawed-off shotgun and fired a shot directly toward the officers before barricading himself inside the home.

Deputies retreated to safety, established a perimeter, and requested assistance from the STPSO SWAT team. Following a standoff and negotiations, Hills surrendered without further physical harm to law enforcement officers. A subsequent search warrant resulted in the recovery of the modified shotgun, methamphetamine residue, and drug paraphernalia.

Assistant District Attorneys Iain Dover and Shelby Stoop prosecuted the case on behalf of the State.

During closing arguments, Assistant District Attorney Shelby Stoop emphasized the defendant’s deliberate actions. "Trevell Hills raised a shotgun, pointed it in the direction of the officers, and fired a shot," Stoop told the jury. "You don't point a loaded firearm at someone without intent. I would submit to you all that there was intent here."

In rebuttal, Assistant District Attorney Iain Dover underscored the importance of accountability. "The only way to offer respect for the job the officers did that day is to hold the defendant accountable and find him guilty as charged," Dover stated. "Intent is determined by our actions and the consequences of our actions. He absolutely intended to fire that gun."

District Attorney Collin Sims commended the bravery of the responding deputies and the thorough prosecution by his team.

"Our law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every single day to protect our community," said District Attorney Collin Sims. "We will not tolerate violence against our deputies, and this verdict ensures that Mr. Hills will be held fully accountable for putting our officers and neighbors in danger."

Judge Lobello has scheduled sentencing for August 26, 2026. Hills faces up to life imprisonment for his convictions.

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for August 4, 2026

Timothy Anweiler (age 39 with a Paulina, La. address) was booked on the charge of Protective Order Violation (2nd of Subsequent Violation) by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Charles Stewart (age 29 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery and Contempt of Court by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $7500.00.

Cherie Shelton (age 46 with no address listed) was booked on the charges of Entry/Remain on Premises After Being Forbidden and Disturbing the Peace/Noise by the Franklinton Police Department. Bond set at $2500.00.

Ashley Leet (age 33 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked In From Court.

Juquntine Bunch (age 17 with no address listed) was booked on the charges of 1st Degree Rape With Victim Under 13 Yrs. Old (2 counts) by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond set at $750000.00.

Chelsea Hartzog (age 34 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Bond Surrender and Contempt of Court by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $100000.00.

Darrin Dykes (age 19 with a Mt. Hermon, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Stolen Property, Contributing to Delinquency of a Juvenile (2 counts), and Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule I/Principle by the Franklinton Police Department. Bond set at $3500.00.

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

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for August 3, 2026

Wesley Harwell (age 33) was booked on the charge of Simple Battery by the Covington Police Department.

Andrea Bozeat (age 34) was booked on the charge of Battery of a Dating Partner by the Mandeville Police Department.

Savanna McGee (age 26) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Flight From Officer, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Driving Under Suspension, Attempted First Degree Murder, Resisting a Police Officer With Force or Violence, Unauthorized Use of Moveable, Simple Battery, and Battery of a Police Officer by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Danthony Prince (age 25) was booked on the charges of Surrender of Defendant/Bondsman Off Bond and Contempt of Court (2 counts) by Bondsman.

Shelby Bordelon (age 26) was booked on the charges of Violation of Protection Order and Telephone Communications/Improper Language/Harassment by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Malique Fields (age 27) was booked on the charges of Computer Aided Solicitation of a Minor and Possession of Marijuana (14 grams or less) by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Rashan Roberts (age 37) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (3 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Wayne Station (age 19) was booked on the charge of Misdemeanor Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile by the Covington Police Department.

Jeffrey Houston (age 39) was booked on the charges of Violation of Protection Order (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Tyler Palmer (age 38) was booked on the charges of Possession of Firearm or Carrying Concealed Weapon, Illegal Carrying of Weapon, Manufacture/Distribution Schedule I CDS, Possession of Schedule II (4 counts), Obstruction of Justice/Tampering With Evidence Death or Life, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Daniel Guarino (age 43) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court and Surrender of Defendant/Bondsman Off Bond by Bondsman.

Charles Garcia (age 66) was booked on the charges of Illegal Carrying of Weapon, Manufacture/Distribution Schedule I CDS, Manufacture/Distribution Schedule II CDS (2 counts), Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Schedule IV, and Transactions Involving Proceeds From Drug Offenses by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Breonna Tumbs (age 37) was booked on the charge of Violation of Protection Order by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Donald Plaisance (age 55) was booked on the charges of Manufacture/Distribution Schedule II CDS, Manufacture/Distribution Schedule IV CDS, Manufacture/Distribution Schedule I CDS, Possession of Schedule II, and Transactions Involving Proceeds From Drug Offenses 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   A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

Tonight   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. 

Thursday   A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night   A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

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

Friday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Bell Times for Washington Parish Schools

Resource Fair at the Library in Franklinton on Aug. 14th

Obituary

Timothy Sean Thomas

December 30, 1969 - July 31, 2026

Obituary

Frances Louise Adams Fikes

1948 - 2026

Obituary

Edgar Cole Hall, Jr.

July 28, 2026

Obituary

Delos Willard Bailey, Jr.

August 30, 1946 ~ August 1, 2026 

This Week in Louisiana Agriculture

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for August 2-3, 2026

Miguel Ahumada (age 21 with an Angie, La. address) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Davin Warner (age 21 with an Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Assault and Contempt of Court by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Michael Greely (age 58 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole. No bond set at this time.

Joseph Gorum (age 19 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole. No bond set at this time.

Andrew Lawrence (age 53 with a Mt. Hermon, La. address) was booked In From Court

Wendy Wells (age 44 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Cruelty to Infirm by the Bogalusa Police Department and on the charges of Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Michael Richardson (age 42 with a Poplarville, Ms. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Introduction of Contraband to Correctional Facility, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Allowing Unlicensed Driver to Drive, and Proper Equipment Required by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Regina Canoy (age 49 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Possession of Schedule II Drugs by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

April Bruns (age 51 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse/Child Endangerment by the Bogalusa Police Department and on the charges of Contempt of Court (4 counts), Failure to Pay Fine, and Failure to Appear by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond information incomplete at this time.

Marian Hathorne (age 59 with an Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Schedule II Drugs by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Janice McNeese (age 44 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Simple Burglary (2 counts), Criminal Trespass, Access Device Fraud/False Pretenses/Swindle/Confidence Game, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Marijuana by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Ranada Magee (age 34 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole. No bond set at this time.

Brittany Blackwell (age 28 with Sandy Hook, Ms. address) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole. No bond set at this time.

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

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for August 2, 2026

Jai Johnson (age 21) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule I and Illegal Carrying of Weapon by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Akillion Brock (age 20) was booked on the charge of Possession of Schedule I by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Chaize Jefferson (age 19) was booked on the charges of Penalty for Distribution or Possession With Intent to Distribute and Armed Robbery by the Slidell Police Department.

Bryan Cardenas-Rivera (age 23) was booked on the charges of DWI, Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Open Container in Motor Vehicle, Improper Lane Use, and Driver Must Be Licensed by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Landon Dougherty (age 20) was booked on the charges of Simple Burglary and Theft of Motor Vehicle 5000-25000 by the Slidell Police Department.

Corey Horton (age 27) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment, Resisting an Officer, Simple Criminal Damage to Property, and Simple Robbery by the Slidell Police Department.

Jason Thompson (age 51) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the Covington Police Department.

Darrious Williams (age 34) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

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

Bradley Williams (age 39) was booked on the charges of Possession of Firearm or Carrying Concealed Weapon, Illegal Carrying of Weapon, Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Domestic Abuse Battery, and Domestic Abuse Battery/Strangulation by the Pearl River Police Department.

Anthony Fricke (age 29) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Lucas Miranda (age 36) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Phillip Tallia (age 22) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

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

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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

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

Tonight   Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

Wednesday   Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind.

Wednesday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

Thursday   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Thursday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Search Continues for Escapee From Border Patrol Agents

The search continues for one of two suspects who ran away from U.S. Border Patrol agents during a traffic stop in the Robert area Monday (August 3, 2026) morning. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office  and multiple local, state and federal law enforcement agencies are working to help Border Patrol locate 31-year-old Cesar Contreras. He was last seen wearing a long-sleeve camouflage shirt and blue jeans with no shoes on and handcuffed to the front. He is currently believed to be in the wooded area north of I-12 in the Robert/Hammond area, possibly in St. Tammany Parish at this time.

Around 6:45 a.m., Border Patrol agents conducted a traffic stop along eastbound I-12 at the Tangipahoa/St. Tammany parish line. Three Hispanic men in the vehicle were detained, however, the driver and front seat passenger ran from agents; one headed north of the interstate, the other ran south. Both were barefoot and handcuffed to the front.

At some point during the search, 911 received a report of a handcuffed Hispanic man in a blue long-sleeve shirt and khaki pants trying to break into a mobile home on Dusty Lane which runs off of C.C. Road in the Bedico area. At 3 p.m., that suspect, identified as 26-year-old Eduin Gonzalez Avilez of Honduras, was taken back into custody when he emerged from the woods behind the Bedico Creek Trailer Park.

The public is being asked to keep a lookout for Contreras and to call 911 immediately if residents see him or notice something suspicious that could be connected to this investigation.

The TPSO will continue to provide its residents with updates regarding this search effort, however, the U.S. Border Patrol will be the source of any additional information regarding the initiating incident.

Woman Charged With Attempted Murder of St. Tammany Deputy

Savanna Magee (or McGee), age 26 and of the Destrehan-area, is facing an Attempted Murder of a Police Officer charge after allegedly striking a St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's deputy with her vehicle Sunday night (August 2, 2026) near Slidell.

St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of Windward Passage in reference to an intoxicated woman attempting to leave the residence in a vehicle. As the responding deputy attempted to remove Magee from the vehicle, Magee allegedly placed the vehicle in reverse, striking the deputy as she attempted to flee. A brief pursuit ensued before the vehicle came to a stop near the intersection of Oak Harbor Boulevard and Oak Court. Magee continued to resist arrest but was ultimately taken into custody.

Magee was booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center as Savanna McGee for Attempted Murder of a Police Officer, Unauthorized Use of a Movable, Simple Battery, Resisting Arrest and Driving While Impaired. 

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

The deputy was treated at the scene by emergency medical personnel for minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation as a precaution.

Officer-Involved Shooting in Tangipahoa Parish

This morning (August 3, 2026), Louisiana State Police detectives were requested to investigate an officer-
involved shooting involving the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office that occurred on Interstate 55 in Tangipahoa Parish, just south of Independence.

One subject was injured and transported to a local hospital. No officers were injured during this incident. This investigation remains ongoing, and updates will be provided as they become available.

In a video Facebook post (Click here to view the video post), Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard provided additional details. Sheriff Ard stated that the incident began as a vehicle pursuit in Albany. The suspect crashed into another vehicle south of Independence and then fled on foot. The Deputy "tased" the suspect but the suspect disarmed the Deputy of his taser and tased the deputy. Ard says "the deputy did what he had to do to survive the incident" and that the suspect is in a hospital in critical condition.

Anyone with information and/or pictures and video is urged to share that information with LSP Detectives. You may anonymously report information through the Louisiana State Police online reporting system by visiting https://www.lsp.org and clicking the “Report Suspicious or Criminal Activity” link, or by calling the LSP Fusion Center Hotline at 1-800-434-8007.

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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

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

Tonight   Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

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

Tuesday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

Wednesday   Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind.

Wednesday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Obituary

Linda Jean Tindell Reynolds

September 6, 1953 - August 1, 2026

Obituary

Melvin Earl Brady, Jr.

December 23, 1954 – August 1, 2026

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for August 1, 2026

Frank Majoue (age 71) was booked on the charges of DWI and Driving Without Headlights by the Louisiana State Police.

Beatriz Acosta (age 33) was booked on the charge of Interference With Custody of Child by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Donald Theriot (age 52) was booked on the charges of DWI and Improper Turn by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Michael Swan (age 24) was booked on the charge of Simple Battery by the Covington Police Department.

Danyel Geddes (age 52) was booked on the charge of Theft Less Than 1000 by the Mandeville Police Department.

Ramon Langston (age 21) was booked on the charges of Illegal Use of Weapons and Contributing to the Delinquency by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Charlie Kerlee (age 20) was booked on the charges of Illegal Use of Weapons and Contributing to the Delinquency by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Scott Pellissier (age 60) was booked on the charge of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

Calista Raziano (age 54) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Sherry Clemmens (age 54) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Logan Gautreaux (age 19) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court, Possession of Schedule I, Possession of Schedule III CDS, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and No Taillights by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Christan Brooks (age 22) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment, Home Invasion, and Interfering With Emergency Communication by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Israel Lachico (age 47) was booked on the charges of Fugitive, Simple Battery, Theft Less Than 1000, and Disturbing the Peace/Simple Assault by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Austin Humphrey (age 37) was booked on the charges of Operating While Intoxicated (3rd Offense) and Resisting an Officer by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

Charlotte White (age 59) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Schedule IV, Sale Distribution or Possession of Legend Drug Without Prescription, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Improper Lane Use, and Improper Turn by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

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

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for August 1, 2026

Leslie Bennett (age 59 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery and Failure to Appear by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $3500.00.

Adriana Magee (age 37 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Driving While Intoxicated, Failure to Dim Headlights, and Possession of Marijuana by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $3000.00.

Donarich Taylor (age 44 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Resisting an Officer and Contempt of Court by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $2800.00.

Keith Crumedy (age 53 with a Tylertown, Ms. address) was booked on the charges of Failure to Appear (4 counts) by the Franklinton Police Department. Bond set at $24579.00.

Dennis Zschiedrich (age 64 with no address listed) was booked on the charge of Driving While Intoxicated by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

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

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for July 31, 2026

Esco Powell (age 30) was booked on the charge of Violation of Protection Order by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Chiwoo Choe (age 19) was booked on the charge of Theft by the Mandeville Police Department.

Brenen Chester (age 23) was booked on the charge of Accessory After the Fact by the Covington Police Department.

Darryl Baham (age 29) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by Agency not listed.

Lajarius Sonnier (age 32) was booked
on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Rodney Clements (age 39) was booked on the charge of Theft 5000-25000 by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Justin Desilva (age 34) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Jimmie Talbert (age 37) was booked on the charge of Illegal Possession of Stolen Things by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Jayson Price (age 42) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Drug Paraphernalia, and Careless Operation by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Adan Gobernado (age 43) was booked on the charges of Fugitive (2 counts) and Parole Violation by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Eldri Johansen (age 35) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Drug Paraphernalia, and Obscenity by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Domonick Landry (age 21) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Strangulation by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Lisbeth Valencia Polanco (age 34) was booked on the charge of Resisting an Officer and Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness by the Pearl River Police Department.

Cameron Mark (age 20) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Dustin Yrle (age 20) was booked on the charges of Simple Criminal Damage Less Than 1000 and Simple Criminal Damage to Property 1000-50000 by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Kiera Stevenson (age 31) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the Covington Police Department.

Artevian McDowell (age 21) was booked on the charges of Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule I CDS/Hallucinogen, Battery of a Police Officer, Violation of Controlled Substance Within 2000 Feet of School, Resisting a Police Officer With Force or Violence, and Simple Criminal Damage to Property 1000-50000 by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Jalin Smith (age 24) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery and Interfering With Emergency Communication by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Damon Jerry (age 35) was booked on the charges of No Drivers License on Person, Speeding in a School Zone, and Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the Covington Police Department.

Spencer Casnave (age 39) was booked on the charges of Computer Aided Solicitation of a Minor and Human Trafficking by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Leann Simon (age 40) was booked on the charge of Second Degree Cruelty to Juveniles by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Andrew Wilson (age 31) was booked on the charge of Theft 1000-5000 by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Renee Russell (age 59) was booked on the charges of DWI and Improper Lane Use by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Gordon Ramos (age 23) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

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

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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

Today   Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Light northwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

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

Monday   Increasing clouds, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night   Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

Tuesday   Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Obituary

Paula Jane "Janie" Horn

March 17, 1958 - July 29, 2026

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for July 30, 2026

Alexsya Livas (age 22) was booked on the charges of Fugitive and Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Daniel Roberts (age 56) was booked on the charges of Fugitive and Probation Violation by Probation and Parole.

Jason Peterson (age 45) was booked on the charge of Court Sanction by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Unique Nelson (age 19) was booked on charge(s) not listed by the Slidell Police Department.

Darnell Williams (age 33) was booked on the charge of Court Sanction by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Craig Maquar (age 46) was booked on the charges of Violation of Protection Order (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

John McGraw (age 42) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the Pearl River Police Department.

Jeremy Blow (age 47) was booked on the charges of Taking Contraband to and from a Penal Institution and Possession of Schedule I by the Covington Police Department.

Justin Rachal (age 32) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment, Corrupt Influencing, and Violation of Protection Order by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Terahnie Reed (age 19) was booked on the charges of Second Degree Battery and Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling by the Pearl River Police Department.

Chamyri Lee (age 22) was booked on the charges of Identity Theft, Forgery, and Theft Over 25000 by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Patricia Sarver (age 66) was booked on the charges of Distribution of Schedule III CDS, Improper Lane Usage, and Illegal Window Tint by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Jenea Butler (age 24) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment by the Slidell Police Department.

Wayne Guillory (age 58) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule III CDS and Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Edenia Tercero (age 47) was booked on the charge of Theft by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Donald Ducharme (age 43) was booked on the charge of Parole Violation by Probation and Parole.

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

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for July 31, 2026

Toan Truong (age 70 with an Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of speeding 11-20 Over Limit and Possession of a Stolen Firearm by the Louisiana State Police. Bond was set at $3500.00.

Lucas Cornell (age 39 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Resisting an Officer, and Prohibited Act by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond was set at $7500.00.

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

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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Today   Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. 

Sunday   Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

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

Monday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

AG Murrill's LBI Arrests Slidell Man in $2.5 Million Embezzlement

Attorney General Liz Murrill announced that the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) has arrested 58-year-old John B. Ohle III of Timberlane Drive in Slidell following an investigation into a multi-year embezzlement and fraud scheme that defrauded a private clay mining company and its clients of more than $2.5 million.

LBI received a complaint from representatives of a private clay mining company alleging that John Ohle, the company's contracted consultant, had engaged in an elaborate embezzlement scheme that victimized the company and its clients.

During this investigation, LBI agents learned that Ohle, a disbarred attorney and CPA, had diverted revenues from the clay mining company (victim) to account(s) he controlled. Ohle also forged an exclusive trucking agreement by misrepresenting himself as an executive officer of the victim company and used a subsidiary company that he owned to deceive the victim company's clients and facilitate the fraud.

Additionally, agents learned Ohle had sold heavy equipment owned by the victim company, without authorization, and subsequently diverted the funds from the sale through bank accounts of an associate to hide the fact he was the actual beneficiary of the funds.

Between January 2020 and February 2024, as a result of this scheme, Ohle allegedly defrauded the victim company and its clients of more than $2.5 million. After he was informed that a warrant had been issued for his arrest, Ohle refused to cooperate with agents and attempted to evade arrest. On July 30, 2026, LBI agents located Ohle at a residence in Metairie and arrested him, without incident, pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by Orleans Criminal District Court.

"My office will continue investigating complex financial crimes and holding those responsible accountable. Louisiana businesses deserve that protection," said Attorney General Liz Murrill.

Ohle was booked into the Orleans Parish Jail on multiple felony crimes including Forgery, Identity Theft, Theft over $25,000 (Embezzlement), Theft over $25,000, Money Laundering, Bank Fraud, and Computer Fraud.

It should also be noted that Ohle's disbarment stemmed from a previous conviction in New York on an unrelated matter involving federal tax evasion and embezzlement.

Ohle's bond amount is unknown at this time.

This investigation is ongoing. 

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

Wildest Show in the South - Every Sunday in October

Angola Prison Rodeo tickets are on sale now for every Sunday in October. Known as the Wildest Show in the South, it’s the longest running prison rodeo in the United States. The rodeo is held at Louisiana State Penitentiary, which is the country’s largest maximum security prison. From the moment you enter the correctional facility gates, to seeing acres of grassy pastures, the smell of fresh air, to the large outdoor arena; rest assured, you're going to have unforgettable moments. 

You will get to see inmate-led events like the rodeo performances, live entertainment, concessions, and unique arts and crafts. It's a family-friendly day of fun that also includes activities for the kids, such as pony rides and a carousel. 

Click here for tickets and more information

Obituary

Herbert McKenzie

August 26, 1941 - July 30, 2026

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for July 28-30, 2026

Billy Crain (age 37 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Failure to Register as Sex Offender by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $20000.00.

Angelica Bennett (age 29 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery, Domestic Abuse/Aggravated Assault, and Contempt of Court by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $2500.00.

Mark Woods (age 64 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Assault With a Firearm and Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Myshun Simmons (age 18 with no address listed) was booked on the charges of Failure to Provide Proper Info, No Seat Belt, and Fugitive Other Jurisdiction by the Louisiana State Police. No bond set at this time.

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

Obituary

Katherine Evelyn Crain Moschitta

August 18, 1941 - July 30, 2026

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for July 29, 2026

Brandon Penalber (age 33) was booked on the charges of Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear and Fugitive by the Covington Police Department.

Ernnysia Johnson (age 25) was booked on the charge of Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Kaylin Gallo (age 25) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the Covington Police Department.

Evelyn Nalty (age 51) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Bryan Swangton (age 18) was booked on the charges of Second Degree Battery and Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling by the Pearl River Police Department.

Jessie McDonald (age 49) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Arson and Resisting an Officer by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Travis Henriquez (age 42) was booked on the charges of Improper Lane Use, Driving Without Headlights, Expired License Plate, Driving Under Suspension, Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, and Possession of Schedule II by the Slidell Police Department.

Dana Brecheen (age 40) was booked on the charges of Fugitive and Contempt of Court by the Pearl River Police Department.

Quintez Laurent (age 22) was booked on the charges of Second Degree Battery and Disturbing the Peace/Simple Assault by the Covington Police Department.

Sean Donovan (age 27) was booked on the charges of Simple Battery and Simple Kidnapping by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Evalynn Joles (age 19) was booked on the charges of Second Degree Battery and Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling by the Pearl River Police Department.

Madison Bass (age 20) was booked on the charges of Violation of Protection Order and Telephone Communications/Improper Language/Harassment by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Jared Matherne (age 38) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Jermaine Powell (age 40) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Second Degree Battery and Aggravated Battery by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Norbert Shiyou (age 43) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Crime Against Nature and Sexual Battery by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Tyler Hartley (age 25) was booked on the charges of Illegal Possession of Stolen Things Less Than 1000 and Simple Burglary by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Shelby Ward (age 47) was booked on the charge of Offender to Notify Change of Address or Other Reg by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Christian Irving (age 18) was booked on the charges of Probation Violation, Prohibited Acts/Schedule II Penalties, Penalty for Distribution or Possession With Intent to Distribute, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by Probation and Parole.

Kendrick Wise (age 32) was booked on the charges of Resisting an Officer and Contempt of Court (4 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Drevon Warren (age 25) was booked on the charge of Court Sanction by the 22nd Judicial Court.

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

Slidell Man Found Guilty on Narcotics Trafficking

District Attorney J. Collin Sims reports that Thursday (July 30, 2026), a St. Tammany Parish jury found 66-year-old Eugene McKnight of Slidell, Louisiana, guilty as charged on all counts relating to narcotics trafficking following a trial before the Honorable Judge Alan M. Black. Assistant District Attorneys Luke Lancaster and Alex Alexander prosecuted the case.

McKnight was convicted of:

• Possession with Intent to Distribute less than 28 grams of a Schedule II CDS (Fentanyl)
• Possession with Intent to Distribute less than 28 grams of a Schedule II CDS (Cocaine)
• Transactions Involving Proceeds from Drug Offenses

On July 16, 2025, detectives with the Slidell Police Department Narcotics Task Force were conducting surveillance as part of an ongoing investigation at an apartment complex near the Interstate 10 Service Road in New Orleans. Detectives observed a pickup truck known to be associated with McKnight park in a secluded area of the lot.

When the vehicle departed, officers conducted surveillance and observed multiple traffic violations along Old Spanish Trail and Pontchartrain Drive as the vehicle returned to Slidell. An SPD Patrol Officer assisted task force detectives in executing a traffic stop on Pontchartrain Drive.

As detectives instructed McKnight to exit the passenger side of the vehicle, McKnight made furtive movements near his beltline and dropped a yellow and grey glove onto the ground to discard evidence. Detectives recovered the glove and discovered a large stash of narcotics hidden inside, including fentanyl, crack cocaine, and powder cocaine. Detectives also recovered cash from McKnight’s possession, which was seized as illicit drug proceeds.  McKnight’s phone was also seized and searched.  Detectives located chat conversations on the phone wherein McKnight was discussing selling narcotics to multiple individuals.

"We will not tolerate drug trafficking in St. Tammany Parish. This guilty verdict sends a clear message that our office, alongside our law enforcement partners, will remain relentless in removing illegal narcotics from our streets,” stated District Attorney Collin Sims.

Judge Alan M. Black has scheduled sentencing for September 3, 2026.

Obituary

Johnnie Lee Jones

June 26, 1946 - July 26, 2026

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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

Today   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 110. West wind around 5 mph.

Tonight   A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.

Saturday   Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 105. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Night   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph. 

Sunday   Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. West wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Obituary

Cullie (Spooky) Cotton, Jr.

July 23, 1964 — July 24, 2026

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.