Update August 16, 2025: TPSO advised that, after helpful tips from the public, two of these three suspects were taken into custody on August 13, 2025 following a pursuit in a vehicle with a fake license plate. Vondale Thomas, 27, and Rhiheem Williams, 30, have been booked in connection with this case. The third suspect (pictured 2nd row left) has not been identified.
Thomas additionally was wanted as a fugitive wanted by Probation and Parole and wanted in connection with a drive-by shooting last month in the Independence area. Thomas was booked on the charges of Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule II Narcotics (3 counts), Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule I Narcotics, Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Dangerous Substances, Parole Violation, Aggravated Assault By Drive-By Shooting, and Possession of Stolen Things.
Williams was booked on the charges of Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule II Narcotics (3 counts), Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule I Narcotics, Conspiracy to Possess Narcotics With Intent to Distribute, Possession of Stolen Firearm, Convicted Felon in Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Possession of Weapons while in Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substances, and Obstruction of Justice.
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) needs the public’s help identifying and locating three persons of interest believed to be connected to a series of recent violent crimes including one involving rifles.
On Thursday (August 7, 2025), TPSO began receiving reports about a vehicle crash at a gas station on Wardline Road in Hammond. Callers reported that, following the crash, three black males ran from the vehicle with what appeared to be “machine guns.”
During the subsequent investigation, TPSO detectives learned the vehicle had been stolen from the Independence area a year ago. Upon review of the gas station’s surveillance video, it was discovered one of the individuals actually left one of the weapons, an AR pistol, in the store’s outdoor Reddy Ice Machines. An inventory of the vehicle found drugs and firearm accessories. Detectives have determined some or all of these individuals may also be involved in a shots-fired incident from last month in the Independence area.
Sheriff Gerald Sticker encourages anyone with information who these individuals are, and/or their whereabouts, to contact the Criminal Investigations Office at 985-402-2088.
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 to Crimestoppers may be eligible for a cash reward.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
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