Jeanette Young
May 30, 1930 - February 14, 2023
February 16, 2023
Washington Parish Jail Bookings for February 15, 2023
Paul Lahovitch (age 55 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Failure to Appear (3 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Released on $6750.00 bond.
Spencer Brooks (age 27 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
Kenneth McGowan (age 44 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Failure to Pay Fine by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Released on $602.67 bond.
Kirk Cutrer (age 58 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction (2 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
Dustin Bryant (age 41 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Parole Violation by Probation and Parole. No bond set at this time.
Jacob Jones (age 29 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole. No bond set at this time.
Yasmmen Thomas (age 32 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Conspiracy to Distribute Schedule II Narcotics, Fugitive Other Jurisdiction, Resisting an Officer, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $5000.00.
Matthew Kennedy (age 29 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction and Contempt of Court by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.
Kenyatta Scott (age 25 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Failure to Use Turn Signal (4 counts), Ran Stop Sign (4 counts), Driving on One Way Roadways/Rotary Traffic Island, Resisting by Flight/Aggravated Flight, and Aggravated Obstruction of Commerce/Roadway by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.
Rayford Goings (age 41 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II Drugs and Failure to Appear by the Franklinton Police Department. Bond set at $41000.00.
Jason Thomas (age 45 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Proper Equipment Required on Vehicles, Driving Under Suspension, Failure to Use Turn Signal, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, and Possession of Schedule IV Drugs by the Franklinton Police Department. Bond set at $6000.00.
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February 15, 2023
WPSO Says Bogalusa Arrest on Valentine's Day was 2nd Major Drug Arrest in 9 Days
On Monday of last week (February 6, 2023), the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested Fernando Brister, who has a long history of drug arrests and who was found in possession of numerous illegal drugs and illegal weapons, some of which were stolen. Click here for the story of that arrest
Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force detectives struck again Valentine's Day (February 14, 2023) arresting Romerro “Lil Frank” Morris, age 33 and a Bogalusa resident of 432 Michigan Avenue. WPSO reports that Morris was an active seller of illegal narcotics including heroin, Fentanyl, methamphetamine, Hydrocodone, Oxycodone and Alprazolam. At the time of his arrest, he had more than $1,000 of drug sale proceeds on his person. He also was in possession of a loaded 9 mm semi-automatic pistol.
The arrest of Morris was the result of an investigation that produced evidence resulting in a search warrant issued by the 22nd Judicial District Court for his Michigan Avenue house.
Morris was booked into the Washington Parish Jail charged with eight counts of possession of illegal drugs with intent to distribute, several counts of possession of illegal drugs, being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled dangerous substance with a firearm present, three counts of contempt of court and failure to appear in court. He has several previous drug related arrests in Washington Parish beginning in 2011 and continuing in 2012, 2019 2021 and twice in 2022.
“Two major drug dealers removed from Bogalusa in the past nine days by our detectives,” stated Sheriff Randy Seal. “That is a remarkable achievement and I am so proud of our narcotics officers. Drug dealers, pay attention. We may not catch you tomorrow, or the next day, or next week, but we will eventually catch you. Continue to allow your greed and your callous behavior to rule your life and you will earn a stopover in the Washington Parish Jail on your way to prison.”
Valentine's Day Crackdown in Lacombe Area Yields Drugs, Guns, & Cash (Over $500,000)
It wasn’t a happy Valentine’s Day for the players in a Lacombe-area drug operation thanks to the work of detectives with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Narcotics Division and the Louisiana State Police Narcotics/Violent Crimes Task Force (Region 1). However, it was a clear win for St. Tammany residents as a large cache of illegal narcotics, stolen guns and drug proceeds was taken off the streets and three big players responsible for distributing dangerous narcotics in our parish are now behind bars.
In March 2022, while working with State Police, STPSO Narcotics detectives began an investigation
into subjects believed to be distributing large quantities of several types of illegal narcotics in St. Tammany Parish. Detectives were able to identify the members of a drug trafficking organization operating out of residences in the Lacombe area led by Lacombe resident Reginald Schneider. Detectives then tied Schneider to other individuals involved in the operation – Willie Wilson, Kimberly Kerr and Miranda Moran.
Tuesday (February 14, 2023) afternoon, detectives conducted a traffic stop in the Lacombe area on a
black Chevrolet pick-up truck occupied by Wilson and Kerr. Inside that vehicle detectives located 28.2 grams of suspected crack cocaine and an assortment of drug paraphernalia. Following that traffic stop, detectives with the State Police Narcotics/Violent Crimes Task Force and the STPSO Narcotics Division simultaneously executed search warrants at residences located on Berry Todd Road, Janet Street and Dinkins Drive, all in the Lacombe area. State Police K9 Boyca was used during those searches.
As part of the nearly year-long operation, detectives recovered approximately 178.4 grams of suspected cocaine, approximately 58.3 grams of suspected methamphetamine, approximately 23.9 grams of suspected fentanyl, 66 dosage units of suspected oxycodone, approximately 85.4 grams of suspected marijuana and an assortment of drug paraphernalia. Detectives also recovered eight firearms, four of which were reported stolen.
At the Dinkins Drive residence, detectives also recovered a camera system, a Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck, a GMC Sierra pick-up truck, a red Polaris RZR side-by-side and close to a half million dollars in suspected drug proceeds. The vehicles were being used by Schneider, Wilson, Kerr and Moran to traffic drugs in and around the Lacombe area.
Reginald P. Schneider (age 57), Willie L. Wilson (age 48), Kimberly Kerr (age 52), and Miranda J. Moran (age 48) were arrested and booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center on numerous drug and weapons charges.
“Due to the diligence of our detectives and the excellent working relationship we have with the State Police Narcotics/Violent Crimes Task Force, four of our area’s biggest drug dealers are now behind bars and a very large quantity of dangerous drugs will never hit the streets of St. Tammany Parish,” Sheriff Randy Smith said. “I commend and thank everyone who worked on this operation. We will continue our work to identify and arrests those individuals who are bringing drugs into our community.”
Two Covington Men Charged With 40 Counts After Rash of Car Burglaries
In the early morning hours of Wednesday (February 15, 2023), the Covington Police Department began investigating nearly forty (40) complaints of vehicle burglaries within the City of Covington committed by two or more persons.
The Covington Police Department, with the assistance of the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, quickly responded to the area of the initial call and were able to locate one suspect, identified as Lawrence Brown III, hiding in a creek. The Covington Police Department also identified and arrested Xavier Robinson for his involvement.
Brown and Robinson were transported to the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center and booked with nearly 40 counts each, including simple burglary, theft of firearms, illegal possession of stolen things, and other charges stemming from their overnight activities. The items taken during the burglaries included firearms, body armor, wallets, and monetary instruments. All items were taken from vehicles not properly secured by their owners.
Covington Police Chief Ferrell reported, “Most vehicle burglaries in the City of Covington result from unlocked vehicles. All the vehicles burglarized last night were unlocked. These burglaries are 100 % preventable. We urge our citizens to be more proactive by locking their vehicles and removing valuable items from their vehicles. It should also be noted that most firearm-related crimes, such as shootings and homicides, are committed by criminals who have stolen firearms.”
This is still an open and active investigation, and additional arrests are expected.
Washington Parish Jail Bookings for February 14, 2023
Elaina Dixon (age 44 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked In From Court
Brian Johnson (age 47 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Marijuana, Driving Under Suspension, and Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.
Romerro Morris (age 33 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule 1 Drugs, Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule II Drugs (7 counts), Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of CDS With Weapon Present, Contempt of Court (4 counts), Possession of Schedule IV Drugs (2 counts), and Failure to Appear by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
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February 14, 2023
Man Wanted in Tangipahoa Parish for Rape (Victim Under the Age of 13)
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is asking the public's assistance in locating a Hispanic male, 36 year-old Rigoberto "Rigo" Juarex Servin who is wanted for the charge of First Degree Rape of a victim under the age of 13.
Chief Travis asks anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Servin, to call Lieutenant Elizabeth Russell at 985-902-2070, OR if you wish to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s anonymous tip line at 1-800-554-5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip! You may be eligible for a cash reward.
Washington Parish Jail Bookings for February 12-13, 2023
Shavonna Crosby (age 37 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $5000.00.
Quovadis Bickham (age 43 with Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court, Failure to Appear (3 counts), and Failure to Pay Fine by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $1779.50.
Brandi Gonzales (age 36 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Failure to Use Turn Signal, No Drivers License, No Insurance, Failure to Change/Secure Registration, Improper Equipment, Resisting an Officer, Fugitive Other Jurisdiction, and Contempt of Court by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $2500.00.
Liana Perrodin (age 22 with Midland, Tx. address) was booked on the charges of Obstruction of Justice/Evidence Tampering, Resisting an Officer, and Prohibited Acts/Schedule II by the Franklinton Police Department. Bond set at $5000.00.
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