Cathy Renee Dyson Cotton
November 27, 1961 - February 17, 2021
February 20, 2021
Washington Parish Jail Bookings for February 19, 2021
Michael Branch was booked on he charges of Domestic Abuse Battery/Strangulation and Failure to Appear (2 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $1342.00.
Justin Branch was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
Pamela Duhon was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
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February 19, 2021
STPSO Arrests Couple for 359 Counts of Bank Fraud
A New Orleans couple turned themselves in Thursday (February 18, 2021) after seeing their photos on a
wanted flyer which was posted earlier this month.
Marcel David Jr. (DOB 8/11/1978) and his girlfriend, Heidi Peterson (DOB 8/6/1978), were subsequently arrested and booked into the St. Tammany Parish Jail on warrants for 359 counts each of Felony Bank Fraud. Bond was set on each in the amount of $10,000.00
Between January and December of 2020, David and Peterson fraudulently used a debit card they took from a family member to make or attempt to make 359 transactions. The total financial loss is estimated to be $18,508.22.
“I would like to thank the citizens of our community who assisted in spreading the word and providing information which ultimately led to these two individuals turning themselves in,” Sheriff Randy Smith said. “My agency is always very grateful for the partnership we share with the public we serve.”
STPSO Makes Arrest in String of Business Burglaries
The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested Hien Ho, age 48 and of Ponchatoula, on nine counts of Simple Burglary and one count of Attempted Simple Burglary. Over the past few months, Ho targeted small businesses throughout St. Tammany Parish. He made forced entry through the front glass of these businesses, and stole currency from the store registers. In most cases, he utilized a slingshot to penetrate the businesses’ front glass in order to gain entry.
During the investigation, it was discovered that several other surrounding agencies were investigating the same type of business burglaries within their jurisdictions. Investigators were able to link cases in St. Tammany to the same black, 2017 F-150 truck that was being used in connection with crimes in other jurisdictions. Through physical evidence and surveillance footage, authorities were able to identify Ho as the suspect.
Several additional charges will be forthcoming from surrounding agencies, including Jefferson Parish, Tangipahoa Parish and municipalities on the Northshore.
The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office would like to thank all agencies involved for their assistance, especially the Ponchatoula Police Department and the Tangipahoa Sheriff’s Office as well as the St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office, which provided DNA analysis.
“Solving this case was truly a cooperative effort of several entities working together and sharing information and resources,” Sheriff Randy Smith said.
Sheriff Seal Recognizes the Corrections Deputy of the Year
Corrections Sergeant Diane Loupe, who was recently recognized as the Corrections Deputy of the Quarter, has received another award from Sheriff Randy Seal. Loupe, who supervises the daily operation of the Washington Parish Jail, was unanimously selected to receive the Corrections Deputy of the Year award for 2020.
Sgt. Loupe has risen through the ranks of the jail, mastering all phases of jail management, and currently assists the 22nd Judicial Court judges to enable them to conduct certain judicial procedures utilizing the jail’s Zoom video conferencing program. She is a vital part of the WPSO family and serves as a positive mentor to new corrections deputies.
“I can’t throw enough positive comments her way,” said Sheriff Seal. “If it needs to be done, Sgt. Loupe will make it happen. I am so pleased with her work ethic and know that she is committed to doing the right thing at all times. Congratulations, Sgt. Loupe!”
Washington Parish Jail Bookings for February 17-18, 2021
Kejuanna Mingo was booked on the charges of Criminal Damage to Property Under 1000, Theft Less Than 1000, Aggravated Domestic Violence Battery (2 counts), and Failure to Appear (4 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $500.00.
Ortega Perez was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse/Child Endangerment (4 counts) and Possession of Schedule II Drugs by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $1000.00..
Graylon Dillon was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule III Drugs and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
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February 18, 2021
State Police Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Washington Parish
During the late evening hours of February 17, 2021, the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations was requested by the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office to investigate an officer involved shooting incident in Mount Hermon, LA. The incident resulted in the death of 28-year-old Dustin A. Crain of Mount Hermon.
The preliminary investigation revealed that shortly after 10:00 pm, Washington Parish deputies were dispatched to an address on Albert Magee Road in Mount Hermon in reference to a domestic violence incident. As deputies arrived at the residence, Crain armed himself with two large knives and confronted the responding deputies. During the course of the interaction, a deputy fired his duty weapon striking Crain. He sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene by the Washington Parish Coroner’s Office. No law enforcement personnel were injured in the incident.
The Louisiana State Police Crime Lab has processed the incident scene and the investigation is active and ongoing with no further information available at this time. Information about the domestic violence case preceding this incident will be handled through the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office.
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