Henry James McMillan, Jr.
December 13, 1950 - November 29, 2021
November 30, 2021
Drowning at Poole's Bluff
Another suspected drowning victim has been identified as Eric Josh Williams, a resident of Holden. Officers are continuing the search for Williams.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is the lead agency on this matter. Assissting in the search are officers from the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office and the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office Marine Division.
Updates will be provided as made available.
Washington Parish Jail Bookings for November 29, 2021
Paul Carter (Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Probation Violation and Failure to Appear by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
Russell Dans (Mt. Hermon, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule II Drugs, Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule 1 Drugs (Principle), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $50000.00.
Asjuan Magee (Franklinton, La. address) was booked In From Court
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November 29, 2021
Life is tough on a buck
Each year in Mississippi, thousands of hunters spend time in the woods hoping to see and harvest a buck. Last year, hunters in the Magnolia State harvested about 122,000 bucks, producing venison for the table and antlers to admire for a lifetime.
Even without having to worry about hunters, however, life for a buck is no cakewalk.
First, at the age of about a year, a buck’s mother kicks him out of the house and forces him to leave her range and go make life for himself. The yearling buck may establish his new home range a mile or two away but sometimes much farther.
Over the course of a buck’s life, he not only needs to figure out where to find valuable forage plants, where the oak trees are dropping acorns, and where the safe places are to be bed and ruminate, but he also has to determine where he falls in the buck social hierarchy.
Many hunters think that only the oldest, most dominant bucks will breed during the rut, but this is not true. Bucks in every age class, including yearling bucks, will breed given the chance. If an older, dominant buck is not in the neighborhood, then a younger, subordinate buck will have a breeding opportunity.
So, how do bucks sort out their social hierarchy? In short, they fight it out. Starting after they turn 1 and especially 2 years old, bucks engage in a behavior biologists call “sparring.” Sparring is not an outright fight, but rather an opportunity for two bucks to push each other around to sort out which one is stronger.
Most of the time, when two bucks have their antlers locked together, they are simply sparring. On some occasions, when two evenly sized bucks refuse to back down, they will fight. This is the behavior hunters try to mimic with rattling antlers. When two bucks fight, it draws a crowd. Other bucks will often run to the scene when they hear bucks fighting.
Typically, a fight will last from a few seconds to a couple minutes, and it stops when one of the bucks simply gives up and runs away. Of course, when fighting occurs, there can be some unintended consequences. Eyes can be gouged out, bucks can be gored in the neck and shoulders, and some bucks get their antlers locked and both die of exhaustion.
But there’s another deadly outcome that can take many months to manifest: the brain abscess. These abscesses occur when the antler pedicle is broken, or when the skin around the antlers is cut or torn, and a bacterium named Trueperella pyogenes invades. This bacterium is commonly on the skin of deer and poses no threat until it is allowed to enter the body through a cut in the skin. When it gets in the tissue of a buck, the bacterium can cause an area of infection -- an abscess -- to form beneath the skin of the forehead. If the infection invades the cranium and enters the brain, the buck will die.
Some studies have shown this disease to occur at a very low rate: about 2% of bucks. However, other studies have shown it to occur in up to 35% of bucks, which would make it a significant source of mortality. No studies have been done in Mississippi, but the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) sees cases of the disease every year.
Brain abscesses are not as well known as other deer diseases like hemorrhagic disease or chronic wasting disease, but they can be important, nonetheless. My colleagues with MDWFP report that many of the calls they get regarding a buck behaving strangely are ultimately determined to be cases of brain abscess.
The lifespan of bucks is generally less than does, and the brain abscess is one reason why. Learning about all the trials and tribulations bucks go through will help you appreciate seeing one even more. To report a sick deer, visit the MDWFP app, mdwfp.com, or call 601-432-2199.
For more interesting articles on wildlife, visit http://extension.msstate.edu/natural-resources/wildlife
TPSO's Mounted Division Rodeo will be Jan. 21-22
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards is pleased to announce the return of the 10th Annual Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office Mounted Division Rodeo! The rodeo will be held January 21 and 22, 2022 at the Florida Parish Arena in Amite.
Murder Suspect Sought by Hammond Police
HPD Detectives spoke with several witnesses and learned that the 28 year-old Hammond resident Lonnie Pennington had arrived at the residence in a black Honda Accord and approached Brown. Pennington demanded that Brown, “Give me my money.” and then shot Brown multiple times.
Detectives have secured a warrant for Pennington's arrest on the charges of Second Degree Homicide, Illegal Carrying and Discharge of a Weapon, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and Obstruction of Justice.
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Lonnie Pennington is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa's anonymous tip line at 1-800-554-5245. Be a part of the solution and you may be eligible for a cash reward.
All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Covington Police Investigating “Senseless” Shooting
Luckily for Mr. Magee, the Covington Police Department was able to secure his personal belongings and secure a warrant for his arrest due to his part in this shooting incident. At this time, no one is known to be injured from this senseless shooting and the matter has been taken over by the Criminal Investigations Division. Nigel Magee currently has an active warrant for Illegal use of Weapons or Dangerous Instrumentalities.
If any members of the public know the whereabouts of Magee or information relative to this shooting investigation, you are urged to contact the Covington Police Department at 985-892-8500.
The Covington Police Department also has a free tip submitting app called “Covington PD.” To download the free app, search for “Covington PD” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Once downloaded, you can anonymously send a tip directly to investigators.
Washington Parish Jail Bookings for November 27, 2021
Timothy Barton (Independence, Mi. address) was booked on the charges of Cruelty to Infirm and Simple Assault by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $5000.00.
Latorious Levi (Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court, Speeding 21-30 Over Limit, and Driving Under Suspension by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Released on $4000.00 bond.
Emily Barton (Topeka, Ks. address) was booked on the charges of Cruelty to Infirm and Simple Assault by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $5000.00.
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November 28, 2021
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November 27, 2021
Washington Parish Jail Bookings for November 26, 2021
James Tate (Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Second Degree Battery and Illegal Discharge/Use of Weapon by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
Emmanuel Tate (Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Cruelty to Infirm and Criminal Damage to Property Under 1000 by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.
Jason Marks (Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of Failure to Appear, Disturbing the Peace/Loud & Abusive Language, and Simple Assault by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $359.00.
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