Washington Parish Jail Booking Information January 16, 2017

Joseph Treadway was booked 01/13 on the charges of Failure to Appear and Sexual Battery

Jason Branch was booked 01/13 In From Court

Rodney Toomer was booked 01/13 on the charges of Attachment and Failure to Appear

Caprice Nichols was booked 01/14 on the charges of Possession of Schedule III Drugs, Possession of Schedule II Drugs (2 counts), Violation of Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Improper Turn/Accident, Driving on the Shoulder, and Attachment

Wayne James was booked 01/14 on the charges of Parole Violation and Failure to Pay Fine

Broderick Reed was booked 01/14 on the charges of Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule II Drugs and Speed Unsafe for Road Conditions

Ronald Alexander was booked 01/14 on the charges of Resisting an Officer, Violation of Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances, Possession of Marijuana (2nd Offense), and Attachment (2 counts)

Jermaine Magee was booked 01/14 on the charges of Speeding 10-20 Over Limit, Driving Under Suspension, Resisting Arrest, Resisting an Officer, Resisting an Officer (Flight on Foot), Failure to Appear (4 counts), and Fugitive Other Jurisdiction

Jamar McGowan was booked 01/14 on the charges of License Plate Light Required, Switched License Plates, No Drivers License, Resisting Arrest by Providing False Booking Information, Distribution of Schedule II Drugs, and Theft Under 750

Sandra Provost was booked 01/15 on the charge of Failure to Appear

Tyranza Owens was booked 01/15 on the charges of Failure to Appear (4 counts)

Charles Martin was booked 01/15 on the charges of Ran Stop Sign, No Drivers License, Contempt of Court, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2 counts), Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule I Drugs, and Possession of CDS With Weapon Present

Ladies Night Out Training in Mandeville

Would you know what to do if you were abducted, locked in a trunk, bound by duct tape, rope or zip ties? 

Don't miss the women's training being held at the Mandeville Community Center on January 19, 2017 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. 

Learn about home security, vehicle security, situational awareness, behaviors criminals exhibit before they strike, how to escape from a trunk, duct tape, zip ties and rope.

Free appetizers will be provided.
Register here online

Two “Career Criminals” From Tangipahoa Caught After Pursuit

On January 14, 2017 Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel reported the arrest of Joseph Ryan Trapen (21) of Tickaw and Cali Nobles (27) of Ponchatoula, two armed and dangerous "career criminals" suspected of over 40 -50 vehicle burglaries, 4 possible aggravated burglaries, multiple counts of auto theft, and much more. The couple also expended their crime spree efforts from the Ponchatoula area into multi-jurisdictions.

After a two-day search, the two were located in the Pontchatoula area and were caught in the act of committing a burglary.  The two led deputies in a vehicle pursuit in which the suspects crashed and then fled on foot.  They stole a pickup truck and fled to Livingston Parish. 

TPSO and LPSO Detectives and K-9's located the two.  Trapen was non-compliant and displayed a handgun that was later discovered as stolen.  Trapen lost control of the weapon and was taken custody with only minor injuries. He was taken to Lallie Kemp Hospital for wounds from the K-9 apprehension.  Nobles was taken to the LPSO jail.

The investigation is on-going and the two face numerous charges. 

Washington Parish Jail Booking Information for January 13, 2017

Jackie Robinson was booked 01/12 In From Court

Kristin Warner was booked 01/12 on the charge of Parole Violation

Kentrell Burns was booked 01/12 on the charges of Driving While Intoxicated, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, and Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property

Jael Marshall was booked 01/12 on he charge of Burglary of Inhabited Dwelling

Matthew Stevens was booked 01/12 on the charge of Probation Violation

Toby Miller was booked 01/12 on the charges of Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Fugitive Other Jurisdiction, and Failure to Appear

Briana McNeese was booked 01/12 on the charges of Possession of Schedule II Drugs and Possession of Schedule IV Drugs

Juanita Bossier was booked 01/12 on the charges of Possession of Schedule II Drugs and Fugitive Other Jursisdiction

Burglary Spree Stopped by STPSO Detectives

St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s detectives have recovered over $16,000 worth of property, and stopped a one man burglary spree that has plagued the Slidell area since late November of 2016.

Steven Barrios (27) is accused of burglarizing over twenty storage units and three surrounding businesses on Highway 190E in Slidell over a month period.  Barrios is accused of stealing over $25,000 worth of property, and causing thousands of dollars in property damage. Detectives say he was stealing 4-wheelers, power tools, vehicle parts, engines, and electronics and trading the stolen items for cash.

Barrios was located last week at his grandmothers house in Slidell and booked on the charges of Simple Burglary (26 counts), Theft over $750 (6 counts), Theft under $750 ( 2 counts), Theft of a Motor Vehicle (4 counts), Criminal Trespass (5 counts), Criminal Damage over $500.00 (4 counts), and Criminal Damage (5 counts)

The investigation is still ongoing and more charges are expected.

Package Theft Suspect Wanted for Questioning

Can anyone help Detective Rummel in identifying this suspected thief?  If so, call 985-646-4348 or Crime Stoppers at 504-822-1111

The subject is wanted for questioning about a package theft from the front of a residence on Independence Drive in Slidell.

St. Tammany Parish Hospital Earns Reaccreditation

St. Tammany Parish Hospital announced it has again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care. 

Patti Ellish, president and CEO, attributed the achievement to STPH staff by stating (in part), “it’s the people who make us what we are.” 

The reaccreditation follows a rigorous unannounced onsite survey Sept. 13-16, 2016 by a team of Joint Commission expert surveyors who evaluated areas including emergency management, environment of care, infection prevention and control, leadership and medication management. 

Entergy Earns Two Emergency Response Awards

Recognizing Entergy employees’ expertise in restoring power to those affected by major outages, the Edison Electric Institute has awarded two emergency response awards to the company. Entergy received EEI’s Emergency Recovery Award and the Emergency Assistance Award. This marks 19 consecutive years (every year since 1998) EEI has awarded Entergy with a national storm restoration award. 

The awards were for exemplary work to restore power following severe thunderstorms and flooding in 2016 and for helping other utility companies recover from devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew. 

“The tireless work of Entergy’s crews to quickly and safely restore service to customers, and to lend assistance to neighboring electric companies, demonstrates the industry’s strong commitment to customer service,” said EEI President Tom Kuhn. 

First Meeting of New Franklinton Board of Aldermen

Tuesday (January 10, 2016) the newly-elected Franklinton Board of Aldermen held their first meeting. They

• heard from applicant for an Alcohol Permit at Stop 2
• received the financial report from Merty Fitzmorris
• heard comments and suggestions from resident Frankie Crosby
• received an update on sewerage and drainage improvements being made

Mayor Dillon and the Aldermen provided comments, especially regarding the need to provide the public with information about resources in and near the town for the use and enjoyment of residents.

Franklinton Council 01102017 from Mt. Hermon Web-TV on Vimeo.

Correction of January 10, 2017 Story: “Businessman Yancie Mosely Pleads to Series of Charges”

The facts of the news story of January 10, 2017 that “Businessman Yancie Mosely Pleads to Series of Charges” was from a Press Release by Lisa Frazier Page, Public Information Officer of Warren Montgomery's District Attorney’s Office. 

Today, we received a correction from Lisa Frazier Page that states: “The news release that I sent Wednesday about defendant Yancie Moseley contains an error. One of the initial stolen items was pawned at Doug's Pawn Shop, and that investigation led to Moseley, who works at a jewelry store. Moseley was not an employee of the pawn shop. I regret the error.”

Livingston Parish Sheriff Letter to Sheriff Seal

In a letter dated December 7, 2016, Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard expressed his appreciation for the assistance provided by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office following August floods.

Sheriff Ard said (in part), "That support when I needed it most was a God-send. In the field, it wasn't us or them - we were (and are) all on one team. I'd say a winning team! Folks might have seen different colored uniforms and different shaped badges, but I believe they 'felt' and they 'saw' us working as one. For many, that spelled hope. To me, it also meant strength".

To read the entire letter, click here.

Washington Parish Jail Booking Information for January 12, 2017

Joseph Easterling was booked 01/11 on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery, Aggravated Kidnapping, and Failure to Pay Fine

Charlotte Branch was booked 01/11 In From Court

Tammie McGee was booked 01/11 on the charges of Battery of Infirm and Simple Drunk

Help STPSO Catch This Thief!

St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman who stole a wallet from a Slidell-area convenience store.

At approximately 7:45 a.m. on Christmas Eve, the woman pictured here entered the Time Saver Convenience Store located at 501 Voters Road, Slidell and observed a wallet, left behind by a previous customer, on the counter of the store. 

The woman distracted the store clerk and secured the wallet in her shopping bag prior to leaving the store. 

The woman is known to frequent this store and is believed to reside in the Kingspoint area of Slidell.

Contact Detective Donald Plaisance at 985-726-7825 if you have information about this crime.

Thief Arrested in Bogalusa

Washington Parish deputies responded to he theft of a purse from a vehicle at a business on Highway 21 in the Bogalusa area yesterday (January 10) and received a description of a suspicious female in the area who was looking in vehicles.  Deputies observed a female matching the description but she fled. When she emerged from her hiding place, the female returned to her residence where deputies were waiting. 

Kasey E. Woodard (25) was taken into custody and admitted taking the purse and other items from the vehicle. She consented to a search of her residence. Inside, deputies found the victim’s wallet, identification and credit card. All items were returned to the victim.

Woodard was charged with Vehicle Burglary and Probation Violation.

“Another thief taken off of our streets,” said Sheriff Randy Seal. “Our deputies did their usual good job and I cannot brag on them enough. There is only one place suitable for a thief and that is the Washington Parish Jail.”

WP Council Elects Officers/Hears From Residents

The Washington Parish Council met Monday evening (January 9) and elected Reginald McMasters as Chairman and Chris Workman as Vice Chairman.  In addition to taking care of routine matters, the Council

• received a quarterly report from Beth Putenam with the LSU Ag Center (beginning 4:42 into the video)
• listened to concerns from resident Richard Magee (beginning 20:00 into the video)
• heard from a resident concerning internet options (or the lack thereof) in the parish (beginning 36:55 into the video).  
• heard a report from Parish President Richard Thomas (beginning 52:10 into the video). Public Works Director Leo Lucchesi gave an update (beginning 57:10 into the video) on the "bridge to culvert" program and a 2016 building permit summary for the parish.  Road Supervisor Donnell Merritt provided a report (beginning 1:02:00 into the video).

WP Council 01092017 from Mt. Hermon Web-TV on Vimeo.

Washington Parish Jail Booking Information for January 11, 2017

Jerry Avants was booked 01/10 on the charge of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction

Demontrey Mingo was booked 01/10 on the charges of Possession of Marijuana, Improper License Plate, Violation of Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substance, and Driving While Intoxicated

Eugene Allen was booked 01/10 In From Court

Amari Jordan was booked 01/10 on the charges of Violation of Uniform Conrolled Dangerous Substance, Possession of Marijuana (2nd Offense), and Attachment

Haylee Parker was booked 01/10 on the charge of Probation Violation

Eddie Phelps was booked 01/10 on he charge of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

STPSO Arrests Five for First Homicide of 2017

In what authorities are calling a drug deal gone bad, five are behind bars.  St. Tammany deputies responded to a shooting in Slidell on Sunday (January 8).  Three individuals, Christover Davis, Cody Hartley, and Anthony Ussin were negotiating a deal to sell marijuana to Javonte Donaldson, Amira Bickham, and Joshua Gayles.

The group agreed on a price and met.  Both groups came armed with guns, anticipating that the drug deal could go bad.  It did and both sides began exchanging gun fire at each other. Christover Davis fatally stuck Javonte Donaldson, who suffered a single gunshot wound to the chest. Joshua Gayles shot Christover Davis once in the abdomen, however, Davis’ injury was not fatal. The two groups fled, leaving detectives with several pieces of the puzzle to put together. Over the course of less than forty-eight hours, detectives were able obtain arrest warrants for all of the involved parties. All of now in jail.  

Christover Davis (22) is charged with First Degree Murder,  Cody Hartley (20) is charged with Principal to First Degree Murder and Obstruction of Justice, Anthony Ussin (26) is charged with Principal to First Degree Murder, Amira Bickham (19) is charged with Principal to Attempted First Degree Murder, and Joshua Gayles (22) is charged with Principal to Attempted First Degree Murder and Obstruction of Justice.

St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith says, “We want to send a strong message. If you think you are going to act like a bunch of gang members on the Northshore, think again. We will not tolerate it. The sad thing is that now a family is mourning the death of a loved one and five others are going to spend a very long time behind bars.”

Gas Station Robbery Suspect Arrested Minutes After Robbery

William Meadows (25) of Slidell was arrested over the weekend after he robbed a Slidell-area gas station on Sunday, January 8. Meadows entered the Shell gas station on Hwy 11 wearing a ski mask, showed the store clerk a large knife, demanded the clerk lie face down on the floor, opened the cash register, removed an undisclosed amount of money, and fled the store.

Shortly after the robbery, St. Tammany Parish deputies located Meadows hiding behind some bushes several blocks away, arrested without incident, and booked into the St. Tammany Parish jail for one count of Armed Robbery.

Businessman Yancie Mosely Pleads to Series of Charges

District Attorney Warren Montgomery reported that Yancie Moseley (74) of Franklinton, pleaded guilty Monday (January 9) to a series of charges related to his receiving and failing to report stolen merchandise at Doug’s Pawn Shop in Bogalusa. Moseley pleaded guilty to felony illegal possession of stolen things over $1,500, failure to report daily entries of secondhand goods, and disposing or changing the identity of things during a 30-day period by the dealer.

Moseley was sentenced to eight years in prison for the illegal possession charge, but the sentence was suspended, and Moseley was placed on a five-year probation. He was also sentenced to 60 days in prison on the misdemeanor reporting violations and ordered to pay restitution.  

Guns and jewelry stolen from a Mandeville homeowner in 2015 by Danny Chain, Jr. (27) of Franklinton was sold to Moseley at Doug’s Pawn Shop. Chain later admitted selling other stolen items to Moseley. Moseley then used his business practices to conceal the items and failed to meet certain reporting requirements of the transaction. The victim has claimed the stolen items were valued at between $25,000 and $40,000, while Moseley disputes that value.

Rayburn Correctional Center Boxing Championship is February 9

Washington Parish Jail Booking Information

Chris Helton was booked 01/09 on the charges of Aggravated Assault (3 counts), Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm (5 counts), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Jason Spikes was booked 01/09 In For Court

Dustin Diddon was booked 01/09 In For Court

Candace Applewhite was booked 01/09 In From Court

Jeremy Phelps was booked 01/09 In From Court

Derek Moss was booked 01/09 In For Court

Orrin Thomas was booked 01/09 on the charges of Contempt of Court and Failure to Appear

Armed Robbery at Hammond Motel Monday Morning

Monday (January 9, 2017) morning, Hammond Police was responded to La Quinta Inn & Suites in reference to an armed robbery.  Two victims, who were staying in the hotel, said they were robbed at gunpoint by three suspects. The suspects entered the victims’ room and held the victims at gunpoint while binding the victims’ wrists with zip ties and covering their heads with pillowcases.

The suspects stole several items belonging to the victims and left the room. Once the suspects left, the male victim was able to break free and lock the bedroom door. Then he jumped from the second story window and ran to a nearby business to call police because all phones in the room were destroyed.

Police believed that another female, who was travelling with the victims, may have been a suspect in the robbery. When video surveillance confirmed this belief, warrants were issued for the arrest of Bianco  (21)  from Dallas, Georgia. Two additional suspects have not been identified. The investigation is ongoing.

If anyone knows the identity of the suspects, please contact Detective Lyle Newell at 985-277-5757 or call Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa's anonymous tip line at 1-800-554-5245 (JAIL). Be a part of the solution, and you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

St. Tammany Deputies Rescue Two Dogs From Cold

Release from the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office

Our furry friends are like family here in St. Tammany Parish. Deputy First Class Brian Lizana and Chance Wood rescued two small puppies who were left out in the sub-freezing temps with very little shelter. The owner was hospitalized recently due to a medical emergency, and some concerned neighbors called to let us know the dogs were out in the 24-degree weather overnight. When deputies arrived, the pups were extremely cold, but very friendly. The deputies let the pups hang out in the warm back seat of their police unit and fed them some peanut butter crackers and dog snacks. The pups seemed very grateful to be be rescued from the cold.

The dogs were brought to a safe and warm place until the owner is able to return back home.

Franklinton Chamber Sponsors Small Business Seminar

The Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center is holding a Business Development Training seminar for anyone in our area who is interested in starting a small business or maximizing an existing business.    

The seminar, sponsored by the Franklinton Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled for Thursday, February 2, 2017 from 6pm to 8pm at the LSU Ag Center, 211 11th Avenue in Franklinton.  For more information, contact Eual Hall at (225) 771-4105 or Linda Crain at (985) 839-5822.

There is no cost to attend the seminar but please make reservations for seating.

Woman Robbed at Gun-point in Online Buy/Sell/Trade Transaction

St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith is reminding residents to be cautious when meeting people they connect with through online buy/ trade/sell sites after a woman was robbed at gunpoint Thursday night (January 5, 2017).

Pretending to be a 15 year-old girl, Devin Stogner (17) lured the woman to a Slidell residence saying he was interested in buying some jewelry she had advertised for sale. When she arrived, Stogner, dressed in a dark-colored hoodie and camouflaged ski mask, jumped from the bushes, produced what appeared to be a semi-automatic handgun, demanded the lady open her car door, and robbed her of her purse and cellphone and then fled from the area.

Investigators identified Stogner as the suspect in the robbery, arrested him Friday morning, and booked him on one count of armed robbery. The victim’s purse and cell phone were located at his residence, and the firearm, which was determined to be a BB gun, was located in his bedroom.

STPSO Unit Finds Missing Juvenile from Houston

Sheriff Randy Smith’s Highway Enforcement Unit potentially saved a young female juvenile from becoming a victim of human trafficking. Early Friday morning (January 6, 2017), a St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s deputy was conducting proactive enforcement on I-12 near Mandeville and stopped a vehicle for traveling with their high beams (bright lights).

The deputy discovered that a female juvenile reported missing by the Houston Police Department on January 5, 2017. Also inside of the vehicle were three adult males, all discovered to be illegal aliens from Guatemala. All three of the illegal immigrants were taken into custody by U.S. Border Patrol agents. The female juvenile was taken to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office in Covington. Authorities from Houston Police Department were contacted and arrangements were made for the young female to get safely transported back home.

Sheriff Smith initiated the Highway Enforcement Unit less than two months ago. So far, the unit has been a success as several proactive arrests have been made, including seizing two kilos cocaine back in November of 2016.

St. Tammany Investigating First Homicide of 2017

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the first homicide of 2017 in St. Tammany Parish.

Around 8:00 PM yesterday evening (Sunday, January 8), deputies were called to the scene of a shooting in the 1900 block of Highway 190W in Slidell. Two subjects suffered gunshot wounds and were transported to nearby hospitals. One of the subjects were pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital.

The investigation is still on-going, but the motive appears to be narcotics related. More details will likely be released tomorrow.

Washington Parish Jail Booking Information

Katy Tony was booked 01/06 on the charge of Simple Kidnapping

Julie Fricke was booked 01/06 on the charge of Simple Kidnapping

Kent Magee was booked 01/06 on the charges of Attachment (3 counts)

Wayne James was booked 01/06 on the charges of Parole Violation and Failure to Pay Fine

Alenjandro Resendiz was booked 01/07 on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery and Aggravated Assault With a Firearm

Chassity Pounds was booked 01/07 In For Court

Amy Chiasson was booked 01/08 on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery, Domestic Abuse: Child Endangerment (4 counts)

Barrical Harris was booked 01/08 on the charges of Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Aggravated Flight from an Officer, Driving While Intoxicated, Theft Under 750, Ran Stop Sign (6 counts), Speed Unsafe for Road Conditions, No Seat Belt, Driving Under Suspension, No Insurance, and Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Edwin Walker was booked 01/08 on the charge of Probation an Parole Hold

Chris Helton was booked 01/09 n the charges of Aggravated Assault (3 counts), Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm (5 counts), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Freezing Conditions and More Tonight

WP President Issues Executive Order Due to Weather

Washington Parish President Richard Thomas issued an Executive Order effective 1:00 pm today due to Washington Parish being under a Winter Weather Advisory.  Read it below.

Husband and Wife Arrested for Cruelty to Juveniles

Acting on a complaint from a concerned citizen, Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies went to a rural residence on the west side of the parish to check on the welfare of young children. Deputies observed a house in disarray, food items scattered throughout the kitchen and dirty clothes on the floor throughout the house, even partially blocking access to the bathroom and toilet.

Deputies determined the children were not being bathed or fed regularly and were locked in a bedroom during the day so that the parents could sleep undisturbed. Additionally, it is suspected that the couple was selling their food stamp benefits for cash. Department of Children and Family Services personnel documented the living conditions, talked with the children, and removed the children from the home. 

Jessie R. Hoyt (28) and Kayla Hoyt (26) were each booked into the Washington Parish Jail on four counts of cruelty to juveniles. In addition, Kayla Hoyt is charged with resisting arrest by flight from an officer due to her attempt to flee on foot.   

Sheriff Randy Seal expressed dismay at the treatment of the children. “It is almost beyond belief that any couple would abuse their children in such a manner.”

Washington Parish Jail Booking Information

Willard Dugas was booked 01/05 on the charges of Failure to Wear Hunters Orange and Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm

Tanya Voth-Singley was booked 01/05 In From Court

Michael Magee was booked 01/05 on the charges of Driving Without Headlights, Aggravated Flight From an Officer, Crimina Damage to Property Under 500, and Failure to Appear (3 counts)

Jessie Hoyt was booked 01/05 on the charges of Cruelty to a Juvenile (4 counts)

Joshua White was booked 01/05 In For Court and on the charges of Burglary of Inhabited Dwelling, Principle to Theft of Firearm, and Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm

Riverside Medical Center's 3rd Annual Chili Cook-off

Riverside Medical Center has announced that it's time for their 3rd Annual Chili Cook-off Contest and that they need contestants!!!! The contest is scheduled for February 10th from 12-2pm. All proceeds go to support American Heart Association!! 

Please Call Britney Bell at 795-4141 to sign up!! 

Help Slidell Police Identify This Suspect

Missing - 17 Year Old Female Runaway From Slidell

Washington Parish Jail Booking Information

Jaquen Causey was booked 01/04 In From Court

Shonda Williams was booked 01/04 In From Court

Katrina Grimes was booked 01/04 In From Court

Christopher Guillory was booked 01/04 on the charge of Simple Battery

Efrem Williams was booked 01/04 on the charges of Failure to Complete Sex Offender Registration Payment of Fines, Failure to Give Notification of Sex Offender, and Possession of Schedule II Drugs (2 counts)

Justin Jones was booked 01/04 In From Court

Michael Weaver was booked 01/04 on the charges of Expired MVI, No Turn Signals, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of CDS With Weapon Present, and Drivers License Not on Person

Stacy Brumfield was booked 01/04 In From Court

Myron Mark was booked 01/04 on the charges of Second Degree Battery, Domestic Abuse: Child Endangerment, and Simple Battery (2 counts)

Shawn Ezell was booked 01/04 on the charges of Cruelty to a Juvenile(s), Domestic Abuse: Child Endangerment, Domestic Violence Battery (2nd Offense), and Domestic Abuse Battery

Tyrone Fox was booked 01/04 on the charge of Carnal Knowledge of Juvenile

Amanda Fox was booked 01/04 In For Court

Amanda Freeman was booked 01/04 on the charge of Probation Violation

Kayla Hoyt was booked 01/04 on the charges of Cruelty to a Juvenile (4 counts) and Resisting Arrest

Ethel Allen was booked 01/04 on the charge of Failure to Appear

Desmond Martin was booked 01/04 on the charges of Attachment and Fugitive Other Jurisdiction

Ervin Hart was booked 01/04 on the charge of Failure to Appear

Kenneth Wheat was booked 01/04 In From Court

OLOAH Pharmacy Supervisor Dies From Crash Injuries

Source:  Robert Rhoden, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune 

Joseph "Chris" Bruno (60) of Bush has died as a result of a December 29 crash on La. 21 in Sun. Authorities say the crash occurred when Bruno's motorcycle hit a car exiting a private driveway. Bruno's motorcycle hit the car broadside and Bruno was thrown from the bike. Bruno was flown by helicopter to Lakeview Regional, where he died. The driver of the car, Emelda Mingo, was taken to Our Lady of the Angels for treatment for minor injuries

Bruno had served as the pharmacy supervisor at Our Lady of the Angels Hospital in Bogalusa since 2006 and had been a registered pharmacist for 39 years. He was on his way home from work when the crash occurred.

Mingo was cited with failure to yield from a private drive and a blood sample taken.  Any additional charges depend on the results of the blood test, the outcome of the investigation and consultation with the district attorney's office.

Three Armed Robbery Suspects Sought by Pike County SO

The Pike County Sheriff’s Department asks the public to help identify three suspects who robbed the Dollar General store on Highway 750 West in McComb, Mississippi December 29, 2016.  

Three suspects entered the front doors, two of whom displayed handguns while demanding money. The suspects departed with cash and a large undetermined amount of change. The Pike County Sheriff's office is asking the public to help identify the suspects involved. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office aat 601-783-6767 or Crime Stoppers at 601-684-0033. 

New Years Day Shooting Leads to Arrest in Covington

Murray Isiah Brown (20) of Covington was arrested January 3, 2016 by the Covington Police on the charge of Attempted Second Degree Murder.  

In the early morning hours of New Years Day, police responded to an altercation between two females possibly involving firearms.  The two females declined to pursue charges and the large crowd was dispersed. However, an hour later, police received reports of shots fired in the same area. Responding officers were able to locate multiple shell casings and began interviewing witnesses. Shortly thereafter, three subjects came to the Covington Police Department with a bullet hole in the windshield of their car.

An investigation revealed that Brown fired multiple shots at the victim, striking the windshield of his vehicle and narrowly missing the occupants.

The investigation into this incident is still ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call the Covington Police Department at (985)892-8500, or CrimeStoppers at (504)822-1111.

Washington Parish Jail Booking Information

Roderick Magee was booked 01/02 on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery - Strangulation

James Butler was booked 01/03 on the charges of Aggravated Flight From An Officer and No Drivers License

Jarvis Diamond was booked 01/03 on the charges of Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm an Distribution of Schedule IV Drugs

Kasey Woodard was booked 01/03 on the charge of Probation Violation

Carla Thomas was booked 01/03 on the charges of Driving While Intoxicated, Careless Operation, and Driving Under Suspension

Two Arrested For Counterfeit Money in Washington Parish

Two men, one from Washington Parish and one from St. Tammany Parish, were arrested by the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office on January 1 for passing counterfeit money in Washington Parish. Booker T. Adams (38) of Bogalusa is charged with Monetary Instrument Abuse (counterfeit money), two counts of Theft of Goods, and four counts of Failure to Appear on a narcotics charge and non-support charges. Romello Phier Brown (21) of Covington is charged with Monetary Instrument Abuse (counterfeit money).

After receiving complaints from two businesses of a man passing counterfeit $100 bills, a patrol deputy spotted the vehicle involved at another local business and stopped it.  The driver was identified by witnesses as the one who had passed the counterfeit bills.

Romello Phier Brown, the driver, and Booker T. Washington, his passenger, each had counterfeit money in their possession at the time of the arrest amounting to $700. The counterfeit money looked legitimate except that it was marked with wording “For Motion Picture Use Only.” The investigation continues in an effort to determine the source of the counterfeit bills.

Sheriff Randy Seal cautions parish businesses about being on the alert for counterfeit money. “Any business receiving bills from a customer should always examine both the front and the back of the bills. In this case, both the front and back of the bills was clearly marked to indicate that the bill was not United States currency. I applaud our detective and patrol divisions for solving this case and making these arrests so quickly.”

Bogalusa Councilwoman Kates Letter on the Smoke Free Ordinance

Bogalusa Councilwoman Gloria Kates submitted a Letter to the Editor on December 30, 2016 regarding Bogalusa's Smoke Free Ordinance. To read the letter, click here.

Bogalusan Caught After Escape from St. Bernard Jail

Source:  Beau Evans, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune  

Shawn Landry (18) of Bogalusa and an inmate in St. Bernard Parish jail, escaped during a work detail on New Year's Eve and allegedly stole a truck in Chalmette. Landry was captured at a home in Slidell after a daylong search by deputies from sheriff's offices in St. Bernard and St. Tammany parishes.

Authorities say Landry ran away from a corrections officer around 8:30 p.m. Saturday while taking garbage outside the jail in St. Bernard Parish. Landry was considered a "trusty prisoner."  After escaping, authorities believe Landry burglarized a car in Chalmette and found keys to a truck parked nearby. He then allegedly stole the truck, which was found abandoned around on Highway 11 in Slidell.  

Authorities said Landry has been serving a one-year sentence for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. He also will face a stolen auto charge in St. Tammany once released from St. Bernard. Now, authorities said, Landry will face additional charges of escape from jail, burglary and vehicle theft.

Washington Parish Jail Booking Information

Anthony Dillon was booked 12/30 on the charges of Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm, Possession of Stolen Firearm, Possession of CDS With Weapon Present, Possession of Marijuana, and Resisting an Officer

Marrio Haynes was booked 12/30 on the charges of Theft 5000-25000 (2 counts), Burglary of Inhabited Dwelling, Vehicle Burglary (2 counts), and Simple Burglary

Bryant Travis was booked 12/30 on the charges of Business/Commercial Burglary, Vehicle Burglary, and Attachment

David Hunt was booked 12/30 on the charge of Failure to Appear

Michael Dobson was booked 12/31 on the charges of Possession of Schedule III Drugs, Illegal Tinte Windshield/Side Windows, Possession of Marijuana (2nd Offense), Possession of CDS With Weapon Present, No Proof of Insurance, and Resisting an Officer (5 counts)

Calvin Cittadino was booked 12/31 on the charges of Driving While Intoxicated (4th Offense), Careless Operation/Accident, and Driving With Suspended License Due to Previous DUI (or other)

Tyler Phelps was booked 01/01 on the charges of Contempt of Court (2 counts)

Kenneth Newman was booked 01/01 on the charges of Possession of Schedule IV Drugs, Possession of Schedule III Drugs, and Contempt of Court

George Grace was booked 01/01 on the charges of Driving While Intoxicated, Obstructing Public Passage(s), Open Container in Vehicle and Expired Drivers License

Carl Pritchard was booked 01/01 on the charges of Failure to Appear (2 counts), Contempt of Court, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Romello Brown was booked 01/01 on the charge of Monetary Instrument Abuse (Counterfeit Moneys)

Booker Adams was booked 01/01 on the charges of Monetary Instrument Abuse (Counterfeit Moneys), Failure to Appear (4 counts), and Theft of Goods

Shawanda Mingo was booked 01/01 on the charge of Simple Kidnapping

Lake Charles Man Arrested For Attempted Murder of Ex-Wife

On Saturday December 31, 2016 at 12:32am, the Mandeville Police Department responded to a call of a disturbance on Heavens Drive and located a female with serious injuries to her neck.

The female advised that her ex-husband, Adrian Daigle (37) of Lake Charles came to her residence to visit her. She stated she had several relatives visiting her because her current husband recently died. She stated he followed her into her bedroom, pushed her onto to the bed, and grabbed her around the throat. She stated she felt her larynx was crushed which made breathing difficult and prevented her from screaming for help. The victim stated Daigle grabbed a box fan cord from the floor and wrapped it around her neck, attempting to strangle her. Relatives in the residence heard the struggle and intervened at this time.

Daigle stole the victim’s computer server and fled in a vehicle the victim had borrowed from a friend. Officers located abandoned vehicle in a nearby parking lot and ,after a brief search of the area, located Daigle and placed him under arrest without incident on the charges of attempted second degree murder and and theft. 

The victim was transported to a local hospital for serious injuries to her neck/larynx. She is expected to make a full recovery.

Who Dat Burglar Apprehended in Slidell

Slidell Police has arrested Jules C. Johnson for the June 12, 2016 burglary of the Who Dat Shop in Olde Town.  Police learned that two suspects wearing hoodies approached the rear of the business, found and strangled one employee behind the business causing him to pass out. While the one suspect was strangling one employee, the other suspect armed with a knife kicked in the door of another employee who lived in an apartment above the store, in a thwarted attempted to commit a burglary. The two suspects were later seen on video surveillance burglarizing another residence next to the Who Dat Shop.

Johnson was charged with Aggravated Burglary (2 counts), Second Degree Battery, and False Imprisonment. The case is still an active investigation. Another suspect is being sought and further details will be released at a later date.

New Year’s Day Crash Leaves One Dead in Hammond

Early Sunday (January 1, 2017), Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop L responded to a two-vehicle wrong direction fatal crash on I-55 in Hammond that claimed the life of Christian Delgado (23) of Hammond.

Troopers determined Delgado was driving southbound in the northbound lane of I-55 and crashed head-on into a northbound 2016 Freightliner tractor-trailer driven by Kenneth Mebane (46) of Greensboro NC. Delgado was pronounced deceased on-scene by the Tangipahoa Parish Coroner’s Office. Mebane was not injured. Presently, impairment is suspected to have been a contributing factor in this crash. 

Crash in Washingon Parish Claims Life of Mandeville Resident

Late Thursday (December 29) evening, Louisiana State Police responded to a two vehicle fatal crash on LA 450 at the intersection of LA 440 in Franklinton, LA. The crash claimed the life of Mandeville resident John E. Seibert (54).

At the intersection Seibert failed to yield and pulled directly into the path of a log truck driven by 44 year-old Steven R. Fairburn of Kentwood, LA. The front of the log truck impacted the left front fender of the Tahoe, causing the Tahoe to exit the roadway and overturn onto its driver side. Despite being properly restrained, Seibert sustained fatal injuries in the crash. He was pronounced deceased on-scene by the Washington Parish Coroner’s Office. A front seat passenger in Seibert’s Tahoe, 44 year-old Dorothy B. Madden of Covington, sustained moderate injuries in the crash. She was flown to North Oaks Health Systems by Oschner Rescue. Fairburn, the driver of the log truck, was not injured in the crash.