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August 24, 2021
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August 23, 2021
Sheriff Seal Seeks Public's Help to ID Burglar(s)
Washington Parish Sheriff Randy Seal asks for the public’s help to identify an individual or individuals who committed a recent burglary at a hunting camp in the parish. Deer cameras on the property captured the attached images of the intruder(s).
Anyone who can identify the person or persons in the pictures is asked to call the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office at (985) 839-3434. Callers may remain anonymous.
STPSO SWAT Arrests Subject After Hostage Situation
On Saturday, August 21, 2021, shortly before 7:00 pm, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s office responded to an address on Grand Lake Drive in Covington in reference to reported possible hostage situation. A man had called and reported his son lived at the address, was suspected to be off his medication, and possibly holding a female against her will.
Upon arrival, deputies attempted to safely make contact with someone, but instead observed an unknown subject inside the residence look out the blinds, before closing the blinds and refusing to respond to deputies. A neighborhood witness advised deputies that, some time before deputies arrival, a woman was observed frantically exiting the rear door of the residence, before being drug back inside by her hair.
The STPSO Special Weapons and Tactical team, along with the agency’s hostage negotiation team, responded to the scene, and not long afterwards, the female was escaped from her assailant and was rescued from the residence. Once the victim was safely secured, entry was made into the residence and the male was taken into custody without incident shortly before 11:00 pm. A search warrant was executed on the residence and a handgun was located, seized and secured as evidence.
Bryan Talamo, age 44, was arrested and will be facing the following criminal charges: Simple Battery (Domestic violence), Kidnapping, and Possession of firearm by felon.
The female victim sustained minor injuries and was offered medical treatment by deputies on scene, but she chose not to be transported to a local area hospital for further medical assessment.
The Sheriff’s Office had responded to the address multiple times in the past in reference to domestic violence incidents. One of those times, Talamo was arrested for aggravated assault resulting from an incident not involving the victim of Saturday night’s hostage situation.
“Domestic violence calls are known to be some of the most dangerous, and this one was no different. Anytime we deal with a possible hostage situation we will utilize any and all resources to protect the lives of those involved,” Sheriff Randy Smith said. “Thanks to an alert father, along with the quick, cautious, and stealthy actions of patrol deputies, the Swat team, and the negotiators, this incident was resolved with a victim safely rescued and her assailant safely in custody. Now, hopefully both parties can get the help needed from the available resources in order to break the vicious cycle of domestic violence.”
Washington Parish Jail Bookings for August 22, 2021
Douglas Demmons (Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
William Verlander (Loveland, Co. address) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Battery and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
Korey Bennett (Mt. Hermon, La. address) was booked on the charges of Battery of a Dating Partner and Domestic Abuse/Child Endangerment (2 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
Tropical Outlook Today
Disturbance 1. A tropical wave located over the eastern Caribbean Sea is expected to form a broad area of low pressure over the southwestern Caribbean Sea by late week. Thereafter, gradual development is possible as the system moves west-northwestward over the northwestern Caribbean Sea. Formation chance through 48 hours is near 0% and through 5 days is at 30%.
Disturbance 2. A low pressure system is over the eastern tropical Atlantic more than 700 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands. Little development is expected during the next couple of days and only gradual development by the middle of the week as it moves northwestward at 10 to 15 mph over the central Atlantic. Formation chance through 48 hours is near 0% and through 5 days is at 30%.
Disturbance 3. Henri is now a Tropical Depression, producing heavy rainfall across south New England and mid-Atlantic states. Henri has maximum sustained winds at 30 mph, is nearly stationary, and should begin moving eastward later today.
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August 22, 2021
Washington Parish Jail Bookings for August 21, 2021
Antonio Deleon (Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Driving While Intoxicated by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
Trent Crain (Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Simple Assault (2 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
Matthew Azcona (Mt. Hermon, La. address) was booked on the charge of Theft of Auto/Vehicle by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
Tropical Outlook Today
Henri will continue to affect much of the east coast of the U.S. during the next day or so.
Little development is expected to occur associated with a low pressure system southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands as it moves northwestward at 10-15 mph. Formation chance through 48 hours is near 0% and through 5 days is at 10%.
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August 21, 2021
Washington Parish Jail Bookings for August 19-20, 2021
Tammy Ramp (Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court and Bond Surrender by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
Michael Melancon (Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Second Degree Battery and Hate Crime by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Released August 19, 2021.
Kirk Martineau (Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Simple Battery, Domestic Abuse Battery, Contempt of Court, Posession of Schedule 1 Drugs, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
Kerman Warren was booked In for Court
Bryce Jarreau (Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Second Degree Battery and Hate Crime by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
David Corkern was booked In from Court
Tropical Outlook Today
We're still safe in SE Louisiana and the northern Gulf coast but Mexico and northeast U.S. is "catching it"
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August 20, 2021
Get It Growing: Get ready for fall, y’all
Although it doesn’t feel like it because it’s still so hot, it’s time to start thinking about your fall garden.
Fall is my favorite time to grow vegetables because all my personal favorites thrive in the cooler weather of fall and winter. It is when many brassica family vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale and greens such as collards, mustards and turnips grow.
These vegetables are some of the easiest to grow and the most nutritious you can prepare. This group of vegetables contains high levels of vitamin C, potassium, beta carotene and fiber.
In addition to vegetables in the brassica family, tomatoes, peppers, okra and eggplant can continue through the fall to make another crop before temperatures drop. Artichokes, carrots and spinach can also be grown in the fall and winter. With so many options, it’s time to get busy planning — and planting.
Broccoli can be planted from September through October for harvest in November to December and again in January through February. You can start seeds now to produce transplants that will be ready to go in the ground or garden beds in five to six weeks.
Space your transplants 9 to 12 inches for smaller broccoli heads and 16 to 18 inches for larger heads. Some recommended varieties are Packman, Diplomat and Decathlon. You can also try raab, also known as rabe or rapini, which resembles small heads of broccoli and has a nutty flavor.
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