Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.

Today   Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight   A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Monday   A 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. Patchy fog before 8am. High near 86. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night   A 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. 

Tuesday   A 100 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. 

Tuesday Night   A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Multiple Rounds of Rain Monday - Thursday

Tropical Disturbances Today

A broad area of low pressure located over eastern Mexico is producing disorganized shower and thunderstorm activity. Development is not expected during the next day or so while the low remains inland over northeastern Mexico or southern Texas during the next day or so. The system could then re-emerge over the northwestern Gulf of America around midweek while interacting with a frontal boundary, but conditions there are expected to be only marginally conducive for development. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...20 percent.

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St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for June 12, 2026

Christopher Fendley (age 51) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Taylie Fairchild (age 23) was booked on the charge of Battery of a Dating Partner by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Antoine Jackson (age 44) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by the 22nd Judicial District Court.

Laurie Purcella (age 52) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole.

Jermaine Ross (age 40) was booked on the charge of Possession of Schedule
IV by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Jordan Olmstead (age 28) was booked on the charge of Violation of Protection Order by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Walter Lewis (age 29) was booked on the charges of Illegal Carrying of Weapons, Illegal Possession of Stolen Firearms, Prohibited Acts/Schedule II, and Possession of Schedule IV by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Andrew Warren (age 26) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (4 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Leann Simon (age 40) was booked on the charge of Second Degree Cruelty to Juveniles by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Jamie Constantino (age 48) was booked on the charge of Theft by the Mandeville Police Department.

Anthony Genaro (age 21) was booked on the charges of Underage DWI and Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Byron Brown (age 65) was booked on the charges of Proper Equipment Required on Vehicles/Display of Plate, No Insurance, Driving Under Suspension, and Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Dominique Partman (age 23) was booked on the charges of Disturbing the Peace/Simple Assault and Simple Battery by the Covington Police Department.

William Lawton (age 52) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Brandon Every (age 38) was booked on the charge of Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Perry Taylor (age 64) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Waynika Hampton (age 40) was booked on the charges of Theft and Contributing to the Delinquency by the Mandeville Police Department.

James Stevens (age 46) was booked on the charges of Injuring Public Records and Contempt of Court by the Slidell Police Department.

Preston Butler (age 24) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Illegal Possession of Stolen Things, and Theft Less Than 1000 by the Slidell Police Department.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for June 12, 2026

Christopher Magee (age 21 with Columbia, Ms. address) was booked on the charges of Speeding 31-40 Over Limit, Illegal Tinted Windshield/Side Windows, and No Proof of Insurance by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $850.00.

Allen Joseph Dupre (age 42 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Assault With a Firearm and Home Invasion With Force or Violence by the Louisiana State Police. Bond was set at $250000.00.

Elaina Dixon (age 47 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Resisting an Officer, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (3 counts), Possession of Schedule III Drugs, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Possession of Marijuana, Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule II, and Driving Under Suspension by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Anthony Cornish (age 27 with Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of Driving While Intoxicated, Careless Operation, and No Drivers License by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond information incomplete at this time.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Tropical Disturbances Today

A broad area of low pressure just offshore of eastern Mexico continues to produce some shower and thunderstorm activity.  While this system has become better organized since yesterday, marginal environmental conditions will probably prevent significant development before the low moves inland over eastern Mexico by Sunday. The system could re-emerge over the northwestern Gulf on Tuesday or Wednesday while interacting with a frontal boundary, but conditions there are also expected to be only marginally conducive for development. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...20 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...20 percent.

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.

Today   Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight   Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday   A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night   A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Monday   A 90 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. 

Monday Night   A 90 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 71. Calm wind.

Obituary

Glenda Faye Stewart

September 13, 1946 - June 9, 2026

WPSO Off Duty Officer Involved in Shooting - Deputy Terminated

UPDATE: Allen Joseph Dupre (aka Jay Dupre), age 42 with a Franklinton, La. address, was booked into the Washington Parish Jail today (June 12, 2026) on the charges of Aggravated Assault With a Firearm and Home Invasion With Force or Violence by the Louisiana State Police. Bond was set at $250000.00. 

Statement From Sheriff Jason Smith

On June 12, 2026 at approximately 1:36 a.m., the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting gunshots on Bud Slocum Road in Franklinton. Responding deputies learned that Lieutenant Jay Dupre of our Criminal Patrol Division was among those involved. Lieutenant Dupre was off duty, out of uniform, and not operating an office vehicle at the time. No one was shot or injured.

Given the serious nature of the allegations, I requested that the Louisiana State Police conduct an independent criminal investigation. After reviewing the initial facts, I terminated Lieutenant Dupre's employment with the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office.

Deputies must conduct themselves professionally and lawfully, on duty and off. That standard does not bend for rank or years of service. 

Dupre served this office for 15 years, and that service was real. His conduct in this matter fell below the standard I expect, and I acted on it.

The criminal investigation is ongoing. All further questions should be directed to the Louisiana State Police, who will issue any additional comments.

Jason Smith

Washington Parish Sheriff

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for June 11, 2026

Lamont Tillison (age 52) was booked on the charge of Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

David Sylvester (age 50) was booked on the charges of No Tag Displayed, Open Container in Motor Vehicle, No Taillights, Driving Under Suspension, Switched Plates, Criminal Sanctions for Operating Motor Vehicle Not Covered, Novelty or Unofficial Credentials Prohibited, Illegal Possession of Stolen Firearms, and Possession of Firearm or Carrying Concealed Weapon by the Slidell Police Department.

Kelly Jenkins (age 61) was booked on
the charges of Bank Fraud, Access Device Fraud, and Theft by the Slidell Police Department.

Ammiel Carthen (age 18) was booked on the charge of Illegal Possession of Stolen Firearms by the Slidell Police Department.

Kaden Plessala (age 18) was booked on the charge of Illegal Possession of Stolen Firearms by the Slidell Police Department.

Melanie Pettingill (age 51) was booked on the charges of Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Daniel Bedford (age 42) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Hope Obrien (age 45) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Brad Lato (age 41) was booked on the charge of Court Sanction by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Bowen McKathan (age 45) was booked on the charges of Violation of Protection Order (3 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Willie Miller (age 47) was booked on the charge of Possession of Schedule II by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Shawn Bagert (age 40) was booked on the charges of Fugitive (2 counts) by the Covington Police Department.

Christopher Williams (age 21) was booked on the charges of Indecent Behavior With a Juvenile and Computer Aided Solicitation of a Minor by Agency not listed.

Terrance Washington (age 44) was booked on the charges of Surrender of Defendant/Bondsman Off Bond (3 counts) and Contempt of Court by Bondsman.

Donald Lefevre (age 48) was booked on the charges of Operating While Intoxicated (2nd Offense) and Careless Operation by the Louisiana State Police.

Rashard Dobbins (age 48) was booked on the charge of Aggravated Criminal Damage by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Turquoise Gillum (age 45) was booked on the charge of Providing False Information to Law Enforcement by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Abdul Rasheed (age 20) was booked on the charges of Resisting an Officer, Self Mutilation by Prisoner, and Battery of a Correctional Facility Employee by the Slidell Police Department.

Daniel Smith (age 53) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for June 11, 2026

Rymeen Cavalier (age 33 with no address listed) was booked on the charge of Criminal Trespass by the Franklinton Police Department. Bond set at $2500.00.

Caleb Allen (age 24 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Distribution of Schedule I CDS by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond set at $20000.00.

John Stallard (age 30 with Covington, La. address) was booked on the charge of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Alex Chatagnier (age 40 with Houma, La. address) was booked on the charges of Stalking, Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Trespass, and Sexual Acts Prohibited in Public by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Obituary

Billie Sue Wheat Alford

August 31, 1934 - June 11, 2026

Local Forecast for the Next Few Days

For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.

Today   Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind.

Tonight   Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday   Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night   Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday   A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night   A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tropical Disturbances Today

A broad area of low pressure has formed over the far southern Bay of Campeche and is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions are forecast to be only marginally conducive for development before the system moves inland over eastern Mexico late Saturday or Sunday.  The system could re-emerge over the northwestern Gulf on Tuesday and Wednesday while interacting with a frontal boundary, but there too, conditions are only expected to be marginally conducive for any development. Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent and formation chance through 7 days...low...10 percent.

AG Murrill's Office arrests 24-year-old from Tickfaw for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material Under the Age of 13

Agents with Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested 24-year-old Chandler Matthew Sanderson of Tickfaw for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material Under the Age of 13.

Sanderson is reported to have searched for, saved and uploaded multiple files containing prepubescent child sexual abuse material (CSAM) to an online file storage platform. 

LBI agents initially got a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Sanderson was arrested and booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on charges of: Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material under the Age of Thirteen - 6 counts

Both the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations assisted the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation on this case.

Sanderson's bond information is unknown at this time.

The investigation continues.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for June 10, 2026

Stephen Hughes (age 73) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Justin Gill (age 45) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole.

Tiffany Reine (age 48) was booked on the charges of Probation Violation and Contempt of Court (2 counts) by Probation and Parole.

Anthony Dardar (age 30) was booked on the charges of Fugitive and Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the Covington Police Department.

Niya Cordier (age 47) was booked on
the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Scott Frischhertz (age 30) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule I (3 counts), Possession of Kratom, Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule II CDS, Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Schedule III CDS, Possession of Schedule IV, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Sale Distribution or Possession of Legend Drug Without Prescription, Driving Under Suspension, and Expired License Plate by the Covington Police Department.

Carlos Rodriguez (age 41) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Marcus Stewart (age 33) was booked on the charges of Improper Turn, Expired License Plate, Driving Under Suspension, Criminal Sanctions for Operating Motor Vehicle Not Covered, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Schedule II, and Windshields Required by the Slidell Police Department.

Derell Brock (age 22) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by Agency Not Listed.

Jeremy Beam (age 43) was booked on the charges of Fugitive and Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear by the Covington Police Department.

Xavier Porter (age 34) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II and Habitual Offender Law/Sentences for Second and Subsequent by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Dennis Parker (age 53) was booked on the charge of Domestic Violence Battery by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Kedrin Norman (age 28) was booked on the charges of Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear, Proper Equipment Required on Vehicles/Display of Plate, Possession of Schedule I, and Illegal Carrying of Weapon by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Ryan Brown (age 18) was booked on the charge of Resisting an Officer by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

David Wheeler (age 41) was booked on the charge of Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness by the Covington Police Department.

Claude Montecino (age 38) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Alysia Migliore (age 51) was booked on the charge of Court Sanction by the 22nd Judicial Court.

Keristynn Sylve (age 24) was booked on the charges of Possession of Firearm or Carrying Concealed Weapon, Possession of Schedule I, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Illegal Carrying of Weapon During Crime of Violence by the Slidell Police Department.

George Stegeman (age 72) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Latasha Foster (age 44) was booked on the charges of Fugitive and Exploitation of the Infirmed by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

Steven Lucia (age 40) was booked on the charges of Housed for Court and Contempt of Court by Agency Not Listed.

Lamichael Jackson (age 27) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by Agency Not Listed.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Obituary

Margaret Turnage 

April 21, 1930 – June 10, 2026

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for June 9-10, 2026

Patrick Creel (age 21 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond information is not available.

Royneilous Carr (age 32 with no address listed) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Flight From An Officer, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, Determination of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of CDS With Weapon Present by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $150000.00.

Blake Nielson (age 29 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Obstruction of Court Orders and Intimidation/Simple Assault by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $3500.00.

Phoenix Martin (age 22 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Simple Burglary by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond set at $15000.00.

Dionell Howard (age 46 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole. No bond set at this time.

Tyren Knox (age 19 with no address listed) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Assault With a Firearm and Illegal Carrying of Weapon by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Quovadis Bickham (age 20 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Strangulation by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Markees Young (age 21 with Angie, La. address) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole. No bond set at this time.

Dianne Baumert (age 69 with Bush, La. address) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery and Simple Battery by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Demetria Haller (age 31 with no address listed) was booked on the charges of Battery of Infirm and Domestic Violence Battery by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Ashton Mizell (age 17 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Criminal Damage to Property by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Dustin Davis (age 41 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Prohibited Acts, and Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***

Reminder: Look Before You Lock!

🥵 It will be hot this weekend with heat indices well into the 100s. Even on a mild 70°F day, the interior of a vehicle can exceed 100°F in minutes.  Never leave a child or pet in a parked car, even for a "quick minute".