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May 31, 2022

Obituary

Na'Colby Desmon O'Neal Thomas

May 1, 2001 - May 20, 2022

Obituary

Gwendolyn Ann Smith

April 26, 1945 - May 26, 2022

Obituary

Nellie Ruth Weary Bell

June 5, 1948 - April 25, 2022

Obituary

Sylvia Nell Williamson Davis

January 11, 1939 - May 30, 2022

Tropical Disturbances Today

A large and complex area of low pressure, near the Yucatan Peninsula and southeastern Gulf of Mexico,  is expected to develop in a couple of days, partially related to the remnants of Agatha from the eastern Pacific.  

Despite strong upper-level winds over the area, this system could become a tropical depression while it moves northeastward over the northwestern Caribbean Sea and southeastern Gulf of Mexico late this week.  Heavy rainfall is likely across portions of southeastern Mexico, the Yucatan Peninsula, Guatemala, and Belize during the next few days, spreading across western Cuba, southern Florida, and the Florida  Keys by the end of the week. Formation chance through 48 hours is at 10% and formation chance through 5 days is at 60%.



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5 Rescued, 1 Body Recovered After Lake Pontchartrain Incident

Shortly before 3:30 p.m. Monday (May 30, 2022), members of the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s  Marine Division were dispatched to Lake Pontchartrain in reference to a capsized boat.

The boat, a 31-foot twin inboard/outboard motorboat, was occupied by six adults when another boater observed it flip and begin sinking just west of the cabins at Fontainebleau State Park. Five of the occupants were rescued by other boaters prior to deputies’ arrival, but one occupant, who was not wearing a life vest at the time of the incident, was unaccounted for. Deputies with the Marine Division and the U. S. Coast Guard assisted Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries as they searched the area of Lake Pontchartrain near Mandeville. 

At approximately 7:00 p.m. Monday, the body of the missing boater was recovered in Lake Pontchartrain, just east of the Causeway bridge. The body has been turned over to the St. Tammany Parish Coroner's Office, who will make a positive identification  and a determination on cause of death. 

“As we enter the active boating season, I urge everyone to please wear a life vest every time they are on a boat,” Sheriff Randy Smith said. “They  save lives.”

May 30, 2022

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for May 29, 2022








Taylor Revere (Talisheek, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Obstruction of Justice/Evidence Tampering, Possession of Heroin, Possession of CDS With Weapon Present, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm, Probation and Parole Hold, and Contempt of Court by the Bogalusa Police Department. No Bond set at this time.

Kayla Levi (Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Introduction of Contraband to Correctional Facility, Possession of Marijuana, Theft Less Than 1000, Stopping Standing or Parking Prohibited in Specific Places, Obstruction of Justice/Evidence Tampering, and Contempt of Court by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Kelvin Moses (Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of Protective Order Violation and Intimidating of a Witness by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Justin Branch (Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Heroin, Possession of CDS With Weapon Present, Possession of Schedule III Drugs, Contempt of Court (2 counts), and Failure to Appear by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Savannah Lee (Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Principal to 2nd Degree Murder by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Kenyatta Scott (Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Jason Connerly (Bogalusa, La. address) was booked In For Court

Lesley Davis (Covington, La. address) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Assault and Simple Battery by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Released on $5000.00 bond.

Marion Coleman (Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Resisting a Police Officer with Force or Violence (3 counts), Simple Assault, and Disturbing the Peace/Loud & Abusive Language by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Released on $6000.00. bond.

Madeline Carnegie (Mt. Hermon, La. address) was booked on the charges of Resisting an Officer and Contempt of Court by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Released on $800.00 bond.

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May 29, 2022

Obituary

Ronald "Ronnie" Dickerson

July 13, 1948 - May 28, 2022

Obituary

Mamie Schilling Burch

July 2, 1928 - May 28, 2022

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for May 28, 2022



Dylan Seal (Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Driving While Intoxicated (3rd Offense), Unlawful Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test(s), Open Container, Ran Stop Sign (2 counts), No Proof of Insurance, and No License Plate by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Released on $25000.00 bond.

Alton Cooper (Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Proper Equipment Required, Driving Under Suspension, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Failure to Appear (2 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $53284.00.

Henry Bickham (Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Driving While Intoxicated (2nd Offense) and Improper Backing/Accident by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Released on $3500.00 bond.

Chad Allen (Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery and Contempt of Court by the Franklinton Police Department. Bond set at $750.00.

Jahnna Johnson (Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Failure to Yield Right of Way, Resisting an Officer, Battery on a Police Officer, Drivers License Not on Person, Pubic Intimidation and Retaliation, and Resisting a Police Officer With Force or Violence by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Julie Gerber (Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Protective Order Violation by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $3500.00.

Tilor Duncan (Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Aggravated Second Degree Battery and Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $5800.00.

May 28, 2022

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for May 27, 2022





Lovell Robinson (Franklinton, La. address) was booked In From Court

Donald Sibley (Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm, Attempted 2nd Degree Murder, and Domestic Abuse Battery by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Ernest Jones (Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Second Degree Battery and Failure to Pay Fine by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $5150.00.

Jorge Salinas (Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of Cruelty to Infirm and Domestic Abuse Battery by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $7500.00.

John Major (Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Aggravated Battery by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $5000.00.

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May 27, 2022

Wanted by Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division is requesting the public’s assistance in locating the following subjects who have outstanding warrants.

  • Terrence “Trigger” Brister Jr (B/M, 22 years old) is wanted for multiple narcotics and criminal charges. 
  • Timothy Douglas (B/M, 46 years old) is wanted for multiple narcotics, criminal charges, and a FTA warrant. 
  • Bruce Carlson (B/M, 33 years old) is wanted for Distribution of Illegal Narcotics.
  • Laterrance “Blimp” White (B/M, 40 years old) is wanted for multiple criminal, narcotics, and traffic charges.
  • Mikhyl “Mick” Parnell (W/M, 42 years old) is wanted for FTA warrants. 

Chief Jimmy Travis asks if anyone has knowledge of the whereabouts of these subjects to please call Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s anonymous tip line 1-800-554-5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tips.

*Note- Any person accused of any crime is to be considered innocent until proven guilty

Obituary

Shan "Shanny" Sumrall Miley

July 28, 1965 - May 24, 2022

Obituary

Frances Irene Chadwick Blackwell

December 30, 1930 - May 25, 2022

Covington Man Found Guilty of Armed Robbery

District Attorney Warren Montgomery reports that on Thursday (May 26, 2022), Nathaniel Peters a.k.a. “Nancy Peters,” age 27 of Covington, was found guilty by a jury of armed robbery with a firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and illegal possession of a stolen firearm.

In May 2021, the victim arranged to sell some computer equipment to Peters on Facebook Marketplace. On May 19, 2021, the victim and his friend met Peters in the parking lot of Harbor Freight on Highway 190 to complete the transaction. Rather than paying for the items, Peters pulled out a handgun, took possession of the items, told the victims to leave, and fled down St. Tammany Trace towards Abita Springs on a bicycle with the items. The victim and his friend were able to describe Peters' clothing (including a blue rain jacket), the firearm, and the bicycle he was riding. The victim also provided the police with Peter's Facebook page, Facebook messages he exchanged with the Peters and Peters' phone number.

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Division was assigned to investigate the case. Detectives used the phone number provided by the victim to identify the perpetrator as Nathaniel Peters, aka “Nancy Peters.” Peters was then positively identified by both the victim and his friend in a photographic lineup. On May 21, 2021, detectives located Peters riding a bicycle on the Trace and arrested him.

Peters provided a statement to the detective, admitting to robbing the victim at Harbor Freight. He provided information about the location of the firearm. Detectives brought Peters to the Trace and Peters revealed the location where he had buried the firearm in the same blue rain jacket the victim described him wearing at the time of the armed robbery. The firearm had been reported stolen a few weeks earlier from a residence in Lewisburg. Detectives then executed a search warrant at Peters' residence in Covington, where they recovered the victim’s computer equipment already installed on Peters' computer.

During the trial, defense counsel described Peters as a “child of God” who had experienced a tough life – being “transgender, poor, black and undereducated.” Defense counsel stated that the victims were telling a “big lie,” that Peters did not “take” the property, he was “given” the property and that he had not shown his firearm on the scene. “How the defendant ‘identifies’ should not be taken into consideration,” Assistant District Attorney Tiffany Dover stated to the jury. “A gun works the same way no matter whose hand it is in,” and that even a “child of God is responsible for his actions each day.” She also said during closing that Peters was intelligent enough to build a computer, communicate competently by text for computer parts, work out how to pull off this crime and then attempt to negotiate with police for a trade of information.

Dover reminded the jurors that the victim and his friend had positively identified the defendant and the gun very specifically and their statements were corroborated by all of the evidence - and were not, therefore “liars.” Dover said that the young victims (18 and 19 years old at the time) were traumatized by this incident and would “never meet a stranger in the same way again.”

District Judge Vincent Lobello presided over the case. Assistant District Attorneys Tiffany Dover and Jason Cuccia presented the case to the jury. Detective Julie Boyton, along with the St. Tammany Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Division, handled the investigation.

Peters has two prior felony convictions and will be sentenced on July 13, 2022.

Rayburn Correctional Center Academy Graduates

On Thursday (May 26, 2022), Rayburn Correctional Center graduated Academy 214. Welcome aboard Cadets Jessica Brumfield, Kendrilyn Jones, and Gurina Van Damme!
















Pictured: Warden Travis Day, Cdt. Jessica Brumfield, Cdt. Kendrilyn Jones, Cdt. Gurina Van Damme, and Deptuty Warden Keith Bickham.

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for May 26, 2022






Ashley Mooney (Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Simple Battery and Contempt of Court by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $2250.00.

Tony Neal (New Market, Al. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Failure of Non-Res to Secure Registration in LA, No Drivers License, No Insurance, and Contempt of Court by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $8500.00.

Anthony Sanchez (Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Monetary Instrument Abuse by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

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May 26, 2022

Mandeville Man Arrested After Shaking Toddler

Anthony Joliboix, age 20 and of Mandeville, was arrested this week after it was found he physically abused a toddler who was in his care earlier this month.  

On May 05, 2022, deputies with St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a report on an unresponsive one-year-old at a residence on Independence Drive near Mandeville. The mother of the child told detectives, the toddler was in the care of her live-in boyfriend, Anthony Joliboix, when its breathing became shallow, and the child became unresponsive. Emergency Medical Personnel arrived at the home, and transported the toddler to a local hospital, where it was determined the toddler had sustained a serious head injury consistent with physical abuse.  The toddler was transferred to Children’s Hospital in New Orleans for further treatment.

Detectives with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Special Victims Unit conducted an investigation concerning the injuries sustained by the toddler. During that investigation, Joliboix reportedly admitted shaking the child days prior to the reported medical emergency on May 5, 2022. He told detectives the incident occurred after he became frustrated and agitated with the child.

A warrant was obtained for the arrest of Anthony Joliboix and he was booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center Tuesday (May 24, 2022) on one count of Second Degree Cruelty to Juveniles (felony). Bond was set at $60,050.00.

The toddler has since been released from the hospital and is in the care of the biological father. 

Tickfaw Man Sought for Shooting at Sports Complex Near Covington

Detectives with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help in locating a Tangipahoa Parish man wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred Tuesday (May 24, 2022) evening at the Coquille Sports Complex near Covington.

Shortly before 6 p.m. Tuesday, STPSO deputies were dispatched to the sports complex, which is located near the intersection of Highway 1085 and Highway 1077, after it was reported that shots were fired.

Detectives with the Persons Crimes Unit have identified the shooter as 20 year-old Steven Newsome of Tickfaw, and warrants have been obtained for his arrest for Illegal Discharge of a Firearm, Aggravated Criminal Damage and Illegal Carrying of a Firearm.  Further charges may be pending.

Detectives with the STPSO Person Crimes Unit, with the assistance of the St. Helena Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office, attempted to locate Newsome at all known addresses, but have been unable to locate him.  

Anyone with information on Newsome’s whereabouts or with information about the incident itself, is asked to contact the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office at (985) 898-2338.

Obituary

Lois Forbes Bailey

August 5, 1953 - May 24, 2022

Join Mt. Hermon Ruritan Club on June 4th to Celebrate 75 Years

The Mount Hermon Ruritan Club is celebrating 75 years of fellowship, goodwill and community service this year.  They invite the community to join the celebration on Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Mount Hermon Ruritan Club on Tennis Court Road, Mount Hermon. There will be a program which will include Billy Ray Gill, a 60-year member of the club whose father and uncle were charter members and DeShea Miller, who joined as a high school student and whose father was also a charter member. Lee Bond, Mount Hermon School Principal. will highlight the relationship, both past and present, between the club and the school. The program will conclude with a brief presentation from Ruritan National President and First Lady, Glen and Linda Broadwater, from Johnson City, Tennessee, who will help commemorate this significant milestone in the Mount Hermon community. A reception will follow.

The Mount Hermon Ruritan Club is the only Ruritan National club in Louisiana and joins nearly 25,000 members throughout the United States that work to improve more than 900 local communities. Ruritan is a civic service organization made up of local clubs in urban areas, small towns and rural communities. The name Ruritan comes from a combination of the Latin words for open country "ruri" and small town "tan," interpreted as pertaining to rural and small town life.

Raymond Cade, Mount Hermon Ruritan Club President, says “For 75 years, men and women in our community have lived the Ruritan mission and have dedicated themselves to improving our community and building a better America.  We want to celebrate what they have accomplished and also look forward to what is ahead for our club. We invite the community to come out and celebrate with us and learn more about this great organization.”

An Ocean of Possibilities at the Washington Parish Library’s Summer Reading Program

All four branches of the Washington Parish Library will be hosting events for the Summer Reading Program. The theme of this year’s program is Oceans of Possibilities! On top of fun events the whole family can enjoy, check your local branch for fun crafts to take home or awesome books to read. Adults are even invited to join the fun with our 2022 Adult Summer Reading BINGO cards! All ages are welcome to join the fun of our Summer Reading events!

Zoo2U will visit each branch to kick off the festivities:

  • Tuesday, May 31st, 10am at Bogalusa Branch
  • Tuesday, May 31st, 2pm at Franklinton Branch
  • Wednesday, June 1st, 2pm at Enon Branch
  • Thursday, June 2nd, 2pm at Thomas Branch

Wednesday, June 8th, 10am at Bogalusa Branch: Perfectly You with author Katie Breland Hughes and illustrator Gracie Willis

Thursday, June 9th, 10am at Franklinton Branch: Washington Parish Fire Department

Ariane Trammell: Author and Illustrator

  • Wednesday, June 15th, 10am at Bogalusa Branch
  • Wednesday, June 15th, 2pm at Enon Branch
  • Thursday, June 16th, 10am at Franklinton Branch
  • Thursday, June 16th, 2pm at Thomas Branch

Saturday, June 18th, 10:30am at Bogalusa Branch: Cinema Saturday

Gal Holiday: A Tour of Americana Music

  • Wednesday, June 22nd, 10am at Bogalusa Branch
  • Wednesday, June 22nd, 2pm at Enon Branch
  • Thursday, June 23rd, 10am at Franklinton Branch
  • Thursday, June 23rd, 2pm at Thomas Branch

Komenka - Dances of the World

  • Wednesday, June 29th, 10am at Bogalusa Branch
  • Wednesday, June 29th, 2pm at Enon Branch
  • Thursday, June 30th, 10am at Franklinton Branch
  • Thursday, June 30th, 2pm at Thomas Branch

Wednesday, July 6th, 10am at Bogalusa Branch: Puppet Theater

Thursday, July 7th, 10am at Franklinton Branch: Rayburn Correctional K-9 Unit

Summer Reading Program Graduation

  • Wednesday, July 13th, 10am at Bogalusa Branch
  • Wednesday, July 13th, 2pm at Enon Branch
  • Thursday, July 14th, 10am at Franklinton Branch
  • Thursday, July 14th, 2pm at Thomas Branch

Saturday, July 16th, 10:30am at Bogalusa Branch - Cinema Saturday

Tuesday, July 19th, 6:00pm-8:00pm at Bogalusa Branch - Teen Night

Wednesday, July 20th, 2pm at Enon Branch: Summer Movie: Moana

Thursday, July 21st, 6pm-8pm at Franklinton Branch: Teen Gaming Night: Among Us Submerged

Wednesday, July 27th, 2pm at Enon Branch: Summer Movie: The Reef

For more event information, call the hosting branch!

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for May 25, 2022






Keegan Causey (Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Bond Surrender and Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $23250.00.

Darin Virgil (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.

Nicole Castilow (Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Protective Order Violation by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $3500.00.

Dylan Larocca (Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule II Drugs by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $10000.00.

Obituary

Linda Mary Ard

October 15, 1952 - April 21, 2022

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May 25, 2022

Washington Parish Council Meeting of May 23, 2022

The Washington Parish Council received information Monday (May 23, 2022) evening from Washington Parish Animal Shelter Manager Kelsey Knight, Washington Parish School Board Superintendent Frances Varnado, and Washington Parish Library Director Sonnet Ireland.

For Knight's report, see the video beginning at 3:00 into the video.

For Varnado's report, see the video beginning at 5:35 into the video.

For Ireland's report, see the video beginning at 12:45 into the video.

The Council approved a resolution declaring surplus and/or scrap moveable property and authorized its disposal.

Parish President Richard Thomas (beginning at 16:35 into the video) reported on a successful Bogalusa Balloon Festival, announced that parish government offices would be closed May 30 in observance of Memorial Day, announced the new holiday “Juneteenth” to be observed this year June 17, announced that a Memorial Day Tribute will be held at 9:00 AM on May 30 at Veterans Memorial Park, and announced the Washington Parish Animal Shelter is sponsoring a Canine Carnival on June 11 at the Fairgrounds.

Reports were made by Financial Director Donna Graham and Public Works Director Ken Wheat.  

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for May 24, 2022






Tatum Davis (Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Burglary of Inhabited Dwelling and Vehicle Burglary by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Anterrius Walker (Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Monetary Instrument Abuse, and Distribution of Schedule II Drugs by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Gary McIntyre (Bogalusa, la. address) was booked on the charge of Bond Surrender by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $1000.00.

Tysheen Kelley (Hammond, La. address) was booked on the charges of Off-Road Vehicles Prohibited on Hwy, No Drivers License, No Insurance, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Fugitive Other Jurisdiction, Resisting an Officer, and Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the Franklinton Police Department. Bond set at $6250.00.

9 Arrested Following Shooting in the Alton Community

St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies responded yesterday (May 24, 2022) afternoon following a report of a vehicle being struck by gunfire in the Alton Community, near Slidell. Deputies responded around 2:30 PM to the 37000 block of North Third Street and determined that no one was injured. 

A residence was identified as the location from which the shooting occurred and a search of the residence was conducted. Nine persons inside the residence were arrested. Four juvenile children were also in the residence. 

Arrested were Dequan Moore (age 19), Jessica Batiste (age 38), Rose Victor (age 39), Hakeim Williams (age 18), Keenan Jones (age 24), Tony Celestine (age 21), Jack Simms (age 18), Paris Williams (age 22), and Malek Sylve (age 18). (See below under “Read More” for the charges)

Dequan Moore reportedly admitted to shooting at the vehicle and advised it was because he thought someone may have fired at him, which was proven to not be the case. The victim in the case was simply delivering food to a separate residence, was alone at the time and had no previous interaction with anyone involved.

“I want to thank the patrol deputies who responded to the initial call and the detectives with our Major Crimes Division who worked hard this afternoon and evening,” Sheriff Randy Smith said. “They not only quickly identified the individual who fired the shots, but also made several related arrests after discovering a residence where children were found to be living with illegal narcotics and dangerous firearms left easily accessible and within their reach.”

Sunglasses Thieves Sought by St. Tammany Sheriff's Office



St Tammany Deputy Shot While on Patrol

Update

In connection with the shooting of St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Kenneth Doby and the burglary of a local area business, a 13-year-old Waldheim area male has been arrested and booked into the Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center on the charges of 

  • Attempted First Degree Murder
  • Resisting a Police Officer with Force or Violence
  • Resisting an Officer
  • Battery of a Police Officer, Injury Medical Attention
  • Simple Burglary
  • Illegal Possession of a Handgun by a Juvenile
  • Illegal Possession of Stolen Goods
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Original Story

St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Kenneth Doby is hospitalized after being shot while patrolling in the Waldheim area early Wednesday (May 25, 2022) morning. 

Deputy Doby was patrolling the area of Highway 21 and Highway 1083 in Waldheim after a suspected business burglary had been reported. At approximately 3 a.m., Deputy Doby approached an individual who he observed walking in the area, and when he got out of his unit the individual fired a weapon, striking the deputy.

Unverified reports identify the shooter as a 13 year-old.

After being shot, the deputy was still able to assist in taking the subject into custody before the arrival of emergency medical personnel. Deputy Doby was transported to a local hospital, where he is alert and being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The subject is currently being interviewed by detectives, and charges in connection with the business burglary and the shooting are pending.

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May 24, 2022

Tangipahoa Parish Traffic Stop - Foot Chase – Guns & Drugs Found

Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office Chief Jimmy Travis reports that last Friday (May 20, 2022), the
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office received a call about a suspicious vehicle in the Velma community north of Independence. Several Deputies began patrolling the area. Dy. Mark Francois soon spotted a vehicle matching the description of the suspicious vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. 

As the vehicle stopped, a passenger of the vehicle, later identified as 21 year-old Darrell Fisher, fled from the vehicle carrying what appeared to be an AR style rifle. The remaining occupants were detained as deputies gave chase to Fisher. As deputies were pursuing Fisher on foot, he was observed throwing the rifle before forcing his way into a neighboring residence where he was quickly apprehend.

A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed a loaded Glock pistol with extend style magazine, approximately a quarter ounce of suspected methamphetamine, and approximately one quarter pound of suspected marijuana. While conducting a criminal records check on the driver, 20 year-old Larry Robinson, and the remaining passenger, 24 year-old Anthony Knight, it was discovered both subjects were not allowed to possess firearms due to them being convicted felons. It was also discovered Knight was wanted by Pike County, MS for failing to appear in court for a weapon related charge.

The three subjects were charged with numerous weapon, narcotics, and other offenses. 

**Note - All persons accused of any crimes are to be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Slidell Woman Charged with Misappropriating $100,000 From Veteran

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today (May 24, 2022) that Sloane Signal-Debose, age 51 and a resident of Slidell, was charged on May 23, 2022 with misappropriating funds from a veteran while Signal was the veteran’s fiduciary.

According to the bill of information, from 2016 until 2018 Signal was a fiduciary for a veteran who needed assistance with the management of his affairs, and she had control over the veteran’s finances and bank accounts. During that time, Signal took over $100,000 from the veteran’s accounts and used it as the down payment on a home for Signal that was only in Signal's name. Signal also used additional funds from the veteran to pay contractors working on Signal’s home. Signal then submitted false records to the Department of Veteran’s Affairs to hide her misuse of the veteran’s funds.

U.S. Attorney Evans reiterated that a bill of information is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

If convicted, Signal faces up to five years in prison, up to three years of supervised release after release from prison, a fine of up to $250,000 or twice the gross gain to Signal or the gross loss to any victims, and a mandatory $100 special assessment fee.

U.S. Attorney Evans praised the work of the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General. Assistant United States Attorney Nicholas D. Moses is in charge of the prosecution.

Obituary

Gay Nell Stuart

August 10, 1941 - May 23, 2022

Obituary

Haspel Stewart

May 21, 1933 - May 24, 2022

Obituary

Ronald Clyde "Ronnie" Morris

September 29, 1947 - May 23, 2022

Obituary

Michael Andrew Loyd

February 4, 1958 - May 19, 2022

McComb Burglary Solved With Video Surveillance

The Pike County Sheriff's Office reported today (May 24, 2022) that a residential burglary in McComb, MS was solved after detectives retrieved video surveillance.

PCSO responded on May 16, 2022 to a report of the burglary on Marley Lane in McComb. Surveillance revealed the suspect forcibly entering the home while armed with a pistol. Numerous items of value were taken from the residence. 

The suspect was identified as 18-year-old Charles M. Thompson of McComb. Thompson was arrested at his residence and charged with Burglary of a Dwelling, Possession of Stolen Firearm and Possession of Control Substance. 

Some of the stolen items were recovered at the residence, but detectives are still attempting to locate other items. If anyone purchased items from Thompson, please contact The Pike County Sheriff’s Office at 601-783-6767 or Central Dispatch at 601-783-2323. The investigation is still ongoing.

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for May 23, 2022



Paul Chauvin (Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Criminal Damage by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Released on $3500.00 bond.

Shane Foster (Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Indecent Behavior With Juvenile(s) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $75000.00.

Bobby Dillon (Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of No License Plate, Aggravated Flight From an Officer, Resisting an Officer/Flight on Foot, Resisting a Police Officer with Force or Violence, Driving Under Suspension, and No Insurance by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $7500.00.

David Miller (Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Obstruction of a Court Order by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Charles Breaux (Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Zack Brumfield (Mt. Hermon, La. address) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (2 counts), Domestic Abuse Battery (3rd Offense), and Fugitive Other Jurisdiction by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Angelica Bennett (Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Criminal Damage to Property Under 1000, Domestic Abuse Battery, Simple Assault and Resisting an Officer by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Tyler Dufrene (Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court and Possession of Firearm with Obliterated Serial Number by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Laken Vaughn (Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Schedule IV Drugs, Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm, and Possession of CDS with Weapon Present by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $75000.00.

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May 23, 2022

Obituary

Cathy Purvis Freeman

June 16, 1950 - May 23, 2022

Slidell Police Foil Theft Attempt by Several Metairie Juveniles

The Slidell Police Department reports that recently several juveniles from Metairie came to Slidell in two stolen cars, armed with a gun, and sought out to burglarize and steal. They got caught in the process of stealing a Ford F-150. 

When Slidell Police responded, all of the suspects fled in the stolen vehicles...the newly stolen 2021 F-150, a 2019 Nissan Versa, and a 2007 Honda Civic. Three pursuits were initiated. The 2007 Honda Civic crashed by the Highway 11 bridge. The 15-year-old juvenile tried to run, but was quickly apprehended. Inside on the front passenger seat was a Sig Sauer .40 caliber P250, loaded and ready to go. The F-150 and Versa continued on to New Orleans, with officers in chase. The Versa crashed in NOLA East and the F-150 was later found in Metairie. SPD has identified the ones who got away. 

The juvenile suspects are facing the following charges: Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Illegal Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Illegal Possession of a Firearm, Aggravated Flight from an Officer, Possession of Burglary Tools, Resisting an Officer.

SPD expressed their thanks to their fellow brothers and sisters in blue at the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana State Police, NOPD, and JPSO for their assistance

SPD's reporting of the incident included the following: “Your Slidell Police Department relentlessly fights crime coming to our city. As you know, we don't give up, we don't stop, and we catch em'! As was the case in this crazy story...”



Washington Parish Jail Bookings for May 21-22, 2022



Heather Miller (Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Possession of Schedule II Drugs by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $5000.00.

Jonathan Peters (Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Resisting an Officer, Resisting a Police Officer with Force or Violence, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Heroin, Obstruction of Justice/Evidence Tampering, Possession of CDS with Weapon Present, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Distribution of Schedule 1 CDS (2 counts), Possession of Stolen Property, and Failure to Appear (2 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $260,000.00.

Jaden Spurlock (Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Resisting an Officer/Flight on Foot by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $750.00.

Lenzell Livers (New Orleans, La. address) was booked on the charges of Resisting an Officer/Flight on Foot, Obstruction of Justice/Evidence Tampering, Possession of Marijuana, and Contempt of Court by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $4500.00.

Hayward Partman (Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Driving While Intoxicated (2nd Offense), Possession of Marijuana, Improper Lane Usage, and No Drivers License by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $3500.00.

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May 22, 2022

Sheriff Seal Announces Deployment of Body Cameras

In an effort to improve transparency, Washington Parish Sheriff Randy “Country” Seal is equipping its enforcement deputies with body cameras, and citizens will begin seeing them in use as early as next week. 

Sheriff Seal signed a contract with Axon Enterprise (formerly TASER International) to purchase body cameras for criminal patrol enforcement deputies with plans to expand to narcotics, civil and investigations as budgeting permits.

The $186,000, five-year contract includes not only the cameras, but also the necessary training and, more importantly, the storage and records management for the cameras and footage. As part of the contract, Axon Enterprise provided the necessary training on the usage of the cameras.

Sheriff Seal said purchasing body cameras has been one of his top priorities. “Our administration made the effort to find the money in the agency’s general fund to purchase the cameras. We are excited to equip our deputies with this essential tool,” Sheriff Seal said. “This tool will help increase and promote transparency and accountability within the ranks and within the community we serve. Body cameras put everyone, deputies and citizens alike, on their best behavior.”

Bogalusa Businessman Arrested

Kelvin R. Thomas, 57, a Bogalusa businessman, was arrested on May 19 by detectives with the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force. Thomas, a resident of Highway 424, was jailed on multiple charges of sale of methamphetamine and contempt of court. His bond was set at $150,000.

The arrest was the result of an ongoing investigation into the sale of illegal narcotics by Thomas. On more than one occasion, illegal drugs were purchased from him at his business which is located on Superior Avenue in Bogalusa.

“The sale of illegal drugs creates a horrific trail of suffering throughout our parish,” stated Sheriff Randy Seal. “It is always good when a drug trafficker is arrested and jailed. Our Drug Task Force detectives work around the clock to identify drug dealers, build a sustainable case against them and gather enough evidence to take them to trial. I congratulate our narcotics detectives for their good work.”

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May 21, 2022

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for May 20, 2022






Erin Powers (Lafayette, La. address) was booked on the charge of Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $750.00.

Holly Freeman (Angie, La. address) was booked on the charge of Simple Burglary by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Released on $5000.00 bond.

Dustin Sumrall (Angie, La. address) was booked In From Court

Dustin Bailey (Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Second Degree Battery by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

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May 20, 2022

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October 15, 1933 - May 19, 2022

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