Five Teens Arrested in Hammond Home Invasion

‍Five female teenagers have been arrested for their role in a home invasion and beating of a 17-year-old
female that occurred in the Hammond area on March 16, 2026.  Arrested and now in custody are 18-year-old Natara Smith, 18-year-old Makyah Holmes, 18-year-old Gail Davis, a 16-year-old female, and a 13-year-old female. 

On the afternoon of Monday, March 16, 2026, the five suspects entered a mobile home in the 20000 block of Dunson Park Avenue and attacked a 17-year-old female while recording the beating on cellphones. One of the suspects used brass knuckles in the attack. The victim had to seek medical treatment for her injuries.

An investigation into this case eventually led detectives to identify these five suspects and arrest warrants were obtained. 

3 From Carriere, MS Arrested in Joint Operation

Over the past month, the Pearl River County MS Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Division, along with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, conducted an investigation on 32-year-old Jeremy Schwartz of Carriere, MS, for allegedly selling marijuana throughout St. Tammany Parish and Pearl River County.

On June 26, 2026, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit arrested Jeremy Schwartz with a distribution quantity of Marijuana.

At that time, the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Division obtained and executed a search warrant at Schwartz’s residence, with assistance from the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department Patrol Division.

Upon arriving at the residence, deputies made contact with 34-year-old Blake Goode and 31-year-old Breanne Mitchell, both of Carriere, MS. Both individuals were detained while a search of the residence was conducted. During the search, investigators discovered and seized approximately 14.8 pounds of Marijuana, several firearms, and a large amount of cash.

As a result of the investigation, Goode and Mitchell were taken into custody and transported to the Pearl River County Criminal Justice Center, where they were booked and incarcerated on charges of Trafficking a Controlled Substance. A hold was placed on Schwartz, who is currently incarcerated at the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center. Upon his release, he will be transported to the Pearl River County Criminal Justice Center to face charges of Trafficking a Controlled Substance.

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

Pearl River County Sheriff David Allison would like to thank the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office for working closely with his department to help keep drugs off the streets. He would also like to thank the members of his department for their swift response and continued efforts in combating illegal drug activity within the community. 

Obituary

Della Mae Daniels

March 15, 1944 — June 29, 2026

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for July 1, 2026

Timothy Hogan (age 44) was booked on the charges of Fugitive and Contempt of Court (4 counts) by the Pearl River Police Department.

Sidney Bulloch (age 23) was booked on the charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Open Container in Motor Vehicle by the Louisiana State Police.

Keaton Landry (age 21) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Flight From Officer, Aggravated Obstruction of Highway of Commerce, Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, General Speed Law, Driving Left of Center, Ignore Traffic Signal, and Obedience to Police Officers/Weights and Standards Officers by the Covington Police Department.

Robert Suzio (age 47) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Windshields Required, Expired Vehicle Inspection Sticker, Turning Improper at Intersection, and Driving Under Suspension by the Slidell Police Department.

Everette Harris (age 46) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Schedule I, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Improper Turn, Improper Lane Use, and Careless Operation by the Slidell Police Department.

Dean Perkins (age 61) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Rosie Pouncey (age 61) was booked on the charges of Theft Less Than 1000 and Theft by the Covington Police Department.

Jesse Johnson (age 40) was booked on the charge of Possession of Schedule II by the Slidell Police Department.

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

Kamaurie Hart (age 28) was booked on the charge of Cruelty to Juveniles/Minor Injuries by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Felicia Ricard (age 36) was booked on the charge of Theft Less Than 1000 by the Slidell Police Department.

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

Obituary

Diane Smith Reviere

June 28, 1955 - June 30, 2026

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for July 1, 2026

Anderson Peek (age 39 with a Mt. Hermon, La. address) was booked on the charges of Driving While Intoxicated, Improper Equipment, Driving Under Suspension, and Open Container in Vehicle by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $2500.00.

Joseph Bickham (age 51 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Driving While Intoxicated and No License Plate by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $2500.00.

Wesley Privitt (age 37 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Careless Operation and Driving While Intoxicated (2nd Offense) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Leon Brown (age 34 with a Jayess, Ms. address) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse/Child Endangerment, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Introduction of Contraband to Correctional Facility, and Self-Mutilation by a Prisoner by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

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

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

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Today   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight   A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

Friday   Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind.

Friday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

Independence Day   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind.

Saturday Night   Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

Obituary

Terry Wayne Ard 

August 30, 1976 — June 26, 2026

Obituary

Wallace Bryant Laird

December 30, 1938 — June 29, 2026

Obituary

Linda Carolyn Varnado

July 2, 1940 – June 30, 2026

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for June 30, 2026

Rodney Varnado (age 57) was booked on the charges of DWI, Careless Operation, and Battery of a Police Officer by the Louisiana State Police.

Connor Davis (age 27) was booked on the charge of Operating While Intoxicated (3rd Offense) by the Louisiana State Police.

Chad Howard (age 19) was booked on the charges of Failure to Use Turn Signal, Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule I CDS, Possession of Schedule I, Transactions Involving Proceeds From Drug Offenses, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Unlawful Sale/Possession of Tobacco by Person Under 18 YOA by the Slidell Police Department.

Joshua Ard (age 33) was booked on the charge of Simple Escape/Aggravated Escape by the Slidell Police Department.

Leah Frosch (age 34) was booked on the charge of Parole Violation by Probation and Parole.

Stacy Barstock (age 51) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Darwin Figueroa (age 27) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Scott Berthelot (age 44) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery and Possession of Schedule III CDS by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Wade Holden (age 37) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

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

Dianna Brown (age 57) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole.

Kayden Bickham (age 18) was booked on the charges of Second Degree Murder, Obstruction of Justice, Illegal Possession of Stolen Things $25000 or Greater, and Illegal Carrying of Weapon During Crime of Violence by Agency not listed.

Emanuel Sylvas (age 67) was booked on the charges of Fugitive (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

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

Obituary

Wanda Holifield Stegeman

September 26, 1955 - June 23, 2026

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for June 30, 2026

Madyson Mitchell (age 28 with a Picayune, Ms. address) was booked on the charges of Failure to Provide Proper Info and Fugitive Other Jurisdiction by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $2500.00.

Willie Washington (age 18 with a Hammond, La. address) was booked on the charges of Armed Robbery With Firearm, Second Degree Battery, and Carjacking by the Franklinton Police Department. Bond set at $150000.00.

Lazarus Magee (age 23 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Driving While Intoxicated, Possession of Marijuana, and Ran Stop Sign by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond information is not available.

Anna Jones (age 29 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole. No bond set at this time.

Cory Dillon (age 38 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Production of Pornography Involving Juvenile(s) with Victim(s) Under Age of 13 (50 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 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. 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 before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

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

Friday   Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind.

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