Multi-Agency Arrests Made in Tangipahoa Parish

On April 26, 2021, Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office along with of assistance from the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office Fugitive Task Force, Louisiana State Police Fugitive Task Force, and Hammond Police Department learned the location of two wanted fugitives, 22 year-old Laqontre Deonte Turner of Tickfaw and 19 year-old Arman Burnett Jr . of Hammond. 

Chief Jimmy Travis reports that Turner was being sought by law enforcement for numerous warrants to include Second Degree Murder, two counts of Attempted Second Degree Murder, and Aggravated Assault by Drive-by Shooting for an incident that occurred on April 20, 2021 on Mashon Rd.

During the course of the investigation, it was learned two suspects went to a residence and fired multiple rounds into a trailer occupied by a woman and small children. Detectives were able to positively identify Burnett and Turner as suspects responsible for the drive-by shooting. Detectives suspect the motive in this incident stemmed from an ongoing dispute between local street gangs, “Jungle Life Mafia" and "La Familia." 

On April 26, 2021, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office along with the Attorney General's Office, State Police, and Hammond Police Department located both Burnett and Turner at a residence on Woodhaven Road in Tickfaw. Burnett was later booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on one count of Aggravated Assault by Drive-by Shooting and one count of Resisting an Officer by Flight on Foot. 

Turner was arrested on his outstanding warrant for Aggravated Assault by Drive-by Shooting as well as numerous felony warrants which include Second Degree Murder and two counts of Attempted Second Degree Murder. These charges stem from his involvement in the Trail Ride Homicide which claimed the life of 21 -year-old Zion Hutcherson of Baton Rouge. Turner has been on the run since the homicide, hiding out between Louisiana and Texas . Hutcherson was an innocent bystander who was tragically struck by a bullet when two local gangs "La Familia" and "Purple City Boys" decided to exchange gunfire in an open field where hundreds of people were enjoying a peaceful gathering. Click here for previous related stories

During this investigation, two residential search warrants were obtained and executed at locations connected to Turner on Woodhaven Rd. in Tickfaw.  The search results yielded a large amount of illegal narcotics, heroine, numerous firearms, drug paraphernalia, and a large amount of US Currency.

The search of a white Chevrolet Colorado vehicle used by Turner to flee from authorities was also conducted. Approximately 100 grams of suspected marijuana and a handgun were seized from the vehicle.

Outstanding coordinated efforts were made by the TPSO and assisting agencies leading up to these arrests.  Additional arrests relating to the homicide of Zion Hutcherson are forthcoming as the investigation is on-going. 

One Dead After Roseland Shooting – Multiple Suspects

Zion Hutcherson (21) of Baton Rouge is dead following a shooting Saturday, August 8, 2020 on Vernon Town Road in Roseland, Louisiana at what was described as a trail ride event. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office reported in a update today (August 19, 2020) that Hutcherson was killed by a single stray gunshot and that Hutcherson was not believed to be the intended target. 

TPSO's initial report was that multiple gunmen opened fire in the large crowd and that one was fatally shot with several others wounded. 

Detectives developed several suspects. Three are in custody and two other suspects are wanted in connection with the incident. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 800.554.5245.

In custody are the following persons:

• Brandon Perry (30) of Roseland was charged with Second Degree Murder, 2 counts Attempted Second Degree Murder, Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule 5, 3 counts Possession with intent to Distribute Schedule II, 2 counts Possession of Weapons while in possession of CDS, Possession with intent to Distribute Schedule II, and Possession of a Stolen Firearm
• Craig Brown (29) of Amite was charged with, Possession with intent to distribute Schedule V, Possession with intent to distribute Schedule IV, Negligent Homicide, and 2 counts Negligent Injuring
• Tommie Diamond (23) of Kentwood was charged with Second Degree Murder and 2 counts Attempted Second Degree Murder. Diamond was taken into custody in Ascension Parish

Wanted are Jaylohn Mitchell (19) of Ponchatoula and Raven Warford (27) of Natalbany. 

Two More Arrests Announced in Roseland Trail Ride Shooting

Today (September 15, 2020), the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is pleased to report the arrest of 19-year-old Raheem Harold of Roseland. Harold was wanted by the TPSO on charges of one count of Second Degree Murder and two counts of Attempted Second Degree Murder.

These charges were the result of the homicide that claimed the life of 21-year-old Zion Hutcherson of Baton Rouge, LA.  Zion tragically lost her life on August 8, 2020,  while attending a trail ride in Roseland.

On September 6, 2020, Harold was taken into custody in Billings, Montana by the Billings Police Department.  He will be extradited back to Louisiana at a later date, then booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail. 

Additionally, Raven Warford, age 27 and of Natalbany, turned herself into authorities on September 8, 2020.  Warford was subsequently booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on one count of Orders of the Governor, One Count of Negligent Homicide and two counts of Negligent Injuring. 

These latest two arrests bring the total to six arrested in connection with the incident. TPSO reminds the public this is still an active investigation.  Anyone with information regarding the events that took place at the trail ride on August 8, 2020 in Roseland is asked to contact Crime Stoppers, 800-554-5245.   Detective Matt Dean is the lead investigator on this case.

Additional arrests may be forthcoming.

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Update on Roseland Fatal Shooting - Another Arrest Made

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office reports that Jaylohn Mitchell (19) of Ponchatoula, LA. is now in custody, having been arrested Saturday (August 22, 2020) in Houston, Texas. Mitchell will be extradited to Louisiana at a later date. 

Mitchell is wanted on outstanding warrants through the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office for one (1) count of Second Degree Murder and two (2) counts of Attempted Second Degree Murder, connected to a homicide that occurred on Vernon Town Road in Roseland on August 8, 2020 that claimed the life of Zion Hutcherson (21) of Baton Rouge, LA. Three others have been arrested and one suspect remains wanted in connection with the shooting.

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The Sheriff's Office would like to thank the Louisiana State Police Detective and Fugitive Task Force, Hammond Police Department, 21st Judicial District Attorney's Office, Ponchatoula Police Department and Texas Law Enforcement for helping to get this dangerous fugitive off the streets and behind bars.