James "Jimmy" Victor Casanova
November 10, 1941 - February 14, 2020
February 14, 2020
Bogalusa Man Found Guilty of Child Sex Crimes
District Attorney Warren Montgomery reports that a St. Tammany Parish jury found Jerry Vince (44)
of Bogalusa guilty of Molestation of a Juvenile Under Age 13 and Sexual Battery of a Juvenile Under Age 13. Jerry Vince also has four prior convictions for burglary, violation of a protective order, and two counts of Driving While Intoxicated. He faces 25 to 99 years in prison when he is sentenced on March 10, 2020 before District Judge Scott Gardner. The case was tried by Assistant District Attorneys Blair Alford and Angelina Valuri. The case was investigated by Detective Carli Messina of the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office.
In March of 2018, the victim disclosed to a school counselor that she had been molested and sexually assaulted by the defendant. The counselor then notified the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services and the victim’s mother. Upon referral to a local Children’s Advocacy Center, the victim disclosed that the molestation and sexual assaults occurred for several years. St. Tammany Parish Sheriff officers were notified and arrested Vince on April 13, 2018.
During trial, the state presented evidence from three other juveniles who had also been sexually assaulted by the defendant. “The defendant didn’t stop at three victims, but today it stops with you.” Assistant District Attorney Blair Alford stated during closing statements. The jury voted 12-0 guilty on both charges.
In March of 2018, the victim disclosed to a school counselor that she had been molested and sexually assaulted by the defendant. The counselor then notified the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services and the victim’s mother. Upon referral to a local Children’s Advocacy Center, the victim disclosed that the molestation and sexual assaults occurred for several years. St. Tammany Parish Sheriff officers were notified and arrested Vince on April 13, 2018.
During trial, the state presented evidence from three other juveniles who had also been sexually assaulted by the defendant. “The defendant didn’t stop at three victims, but today it stops with you.” Assistant District Attorney Blair Alford stated during closing statements. The jury voted 12-0 guilty on both charges.
Washington Parish Jail Bookings February 13, 2020
Arlene Butler was booked on the charges of Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Driving With Suspended License Due to Previous DWI
Destyn Freeman was booked on the charges of Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Improper Lane Usage, Driving Under Suspension, Possession of Marijuana (3rd Offense), Illegal Use of CDS in Presene of Person Under 17 YOA, Possession of Schedule 1 Drugs, and No Insurance
Bryce Landry was booked on the charge of Probation Violation
Rachelle Rooks was booked on the charge of Parole Violation
Jamikal Baker was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court
Destyn Freeman was booked on the charges of Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Improper Lane Usage, Driving Under Suspension, Possession of Marijuana (3rd Offense), Illegal Use of CDS in Presene of Person Under 17 YOA, Possession of Schedule 1 Drugs, and No Insurance
Bryce Landry was booked on the charge of Probation Violation
Rachelle Rooks was booked on the charge of Parole Violation
Jamikal Baker was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court
February 13, 2020
Arrest Made in Tangipahoa Parish – Drugs, Gun, Cash Found
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards today reported the arrest last week of Joshua J. Brumfield
(29), a wanted individual as well as the seizure of over a kilogram “2.2 pounds” of methamphetamine.
Sheriff Edwards reports that TPSO Narcotics were investigating tips and information on Brumfield, who has plagued the Tangipahoa and Livingston Parish border with distributing large quantities of illegal controlled dangerous substances. A search warrant was obtained and executed at the Red Roof Inn room in Hammond where Brumfield was renting. Officers took Brumfield into custody. The search of the room, and the subsequent search of the vehicle Brumfield was driving, resulted in the location of multiple bottles of Promethezine, a loaded Ruger 9mm handgun, multiple dose units of various prescription pills, multiple ounces of high grade marijuana, a quantity of cocaine, a large amount of United States currency,.and a quantity of methamphetamine.
Brumfield was booked into the TPSO Jail for his failure to appear warrant which had a hold without bond order and has pending federal firearms and narcotics charges.
Mariah Maddox, a female also present in the room, was issued a summons for possession of marijuana and released pending state charges.
The investigation and arrest was a joint effort between the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division, TPSO Criminal Investigations Division, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), United States Secret Service, and the Attorney General Office’s Fugitive Task Force.
Sheriff Edwards reports that TPSO Narcotics were investigating tips and information on Brumfield, who has plagued the Tangipahoa and Livingston Parish border with distributing large quantities of illegal controlled dangerous substances. A search warrant was obtained and executed at the Red Roof Inn room in Hammond where Brumfield was renting. Officers took Brumfield into custody. The search of the room, and the subsequent search of the vehicle Brumfield was driving, resulted in the location of multiple bottles of Promethezine, a loaded Ruger 9mm handgun, multiple dose units of various prescription pills, multiple ounces of high grade marijuana, a quantity of cocaine, a large amount of United States currency,.and a quantity of methamphetamine.
Brumfield was booked into the TPSO Jail for his failure to appear warrant which had a hold without bond order and has pending federal firearms and narcotics charges.
Mariah Maddox, a female also present in the room, was issued a summons for possession of marijuana and released pending state charges.
The investigation and arrest was a joint effort between the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division, TPSO Criminal Investigations Division, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), United States Secret Service, and the Attorney General Office’s Fugitive Task Force.
Washington Parish Jail Bookings February 12, 2020
Marcus Gordon was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse/Pregnant Woman, Domestic Abuse/Child Endangerment (4 counts), Domestic Abuse Battery/Strangulation, and Domestic Abuse Battery (3rd Offense)
Timothy Wells was booked on the charge of Home Invasion
Michael Brice was booked In From Court
Robert Bridges was booked on the charges of Introduction of Contraband into Penal Institute and Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule 1 Drugs/MOJO
Wendy Owens was booked on the charge of Probation Violation
Timothy Wells was booked on the charge of Home Invasion
Michael Brice was booked In From Court
Robert Bridges was booked on the charges of Introduction of Contraband into Penal Institute and Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule 1 Drugs/MOJO
Wendy Owens was booked on the charge of Probation Violation
February 12, 2020
State Police Arrest Trooper for Child Pornography
This morning (February 12, 2020), a Trooper with Louisiana State Police Troop L was taken into custody charged with one count of Production and Distribution of Pornography Involving Juveniles. The investigation was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Louisiana State Police Special Victims Unit. The Trooper, identified as 41 year old Jason Boyet, has been placed on administrative leave following the arrest with all law enforcement property and gear recovered.
The investigation began as Special Agents developed information of a subject, later identified as Boyet, producing and distributing pornographic images on a web based application. Through investigative means, Agents identified Boyet as the online user and placed him into custody following an interview.Boyet was booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail without incident. The investigation remains ongoing with the potential for additional charges.
This investigation was made possible through the cooperation and coordination of the FBI-New Orleans Field Office.
Washington Parish Jail Bookings February 11, 2020
Kyle Ballard was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court
Morgan Pounds was booked on the charges of Illegal Use of CDS in Presence of Person Under 17 YOA and Possession of CDS With Weapon Present
Albert Stewart was booked on the charges of Bank Fraud, Forgery, and Failure to Appear
Jarred Knight was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court
Steven Weaver was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court
Dequandra Odom was booked on the charges of Disturbing the Peace/Loud and Abusive Language and Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness
Morgan Pounds was booked on the charges of Illegal Use of CDS in Presence of Person Under 17 YOA and Possession of CDS With Weapon Present
Albert Stewart was booked on the charges of Bank Fraud, Forgery, and Failure to Appear
Jarred Knight was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court
Steven Weaver was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court
Dequandra Odom was booked on the charges of Disturbing the Peace/Loud and Abusive Language and Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness
February 11, 2020
Bogalusa Police Department 2019 Officer of the Year
Join Mayor Wendy Perrette, Chief Kendall Bullen and the Bogalusa Police Department in congratulating PFC Keith Delaune, the 2019 Bogalusa Police Department Officer of the Year.
Town Hall Focus on Bogue Chitto State Park Improvements
Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Senator Beth Mizell will host a town hall meeting to discuss upcoming and proposed improvements to Bogue Chitto State Park. The public is invited to attend the meeting on Tuesday, March 3, at 6 p.m. in the park’s meeting room.
The goal is to obtain public input from the community on what amenities and facilities would provide a better visitor experience at the park. Funding for such improvements has been made available through the signing of Act 196 the 2019 Regular Legislative Session.
Bogue Chitto State Park is located off LA Hwy. 25 in Washington Parish, approximately 8 miles south of Franklinton. Visitors to the park can experience a diversity of natural habitats on one of the most dynamic and scenic river systems in Louisiana. The 1,786-acre site includes small streams, cypress tupelo swamps, a hardwood-forested gorge and upland forests.
For anyone unable to attend the meeting, your comments and input can be submitted to billy@crt.la.gov.
Bogue Chitto State Park is located off LA Hwy. 25 in Washington Parish, approximately 8 miles south of Franklinton. Visitors to the park can experience a diversity of natural habitats on one of the most dynamic and scenic river systems in Louisiana. The 1,786-acre site includes small streams, cypress tupelo swamps, a hardwood-forested gorge and upland forests.
For anyone unable to attend the meeting, your comments and input can be submitted to billy@crt.la.gov.
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