Washington Parish Jail Booking Information

Steven Seals was booked 12/12 on the charges of Protective Order Violation (2 counts) and Possession of Durg Paraphernalia

Michael Phillips was booked 12/12 on the charges of Driving While Intoxicated (2nd Offense) and Driving Left of Center/Wrong Side of Highway

Ronald Warren was booked 12/12 In For Court

James Cotton was booked 12/13 on the charges of Distribution of Schedule II Drugs (3 counts), Violation of Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substance (3 counts), Possession of Marijuana (2nd Offense), and Illegal Use of CDS in Presence of Person Under 17 YOA

Darwin Sharp Defeats Doug Brown in Alderman Runoff

Unofficial returns reported by the Louisiana Secretary of State indicate that Darwin Sharp won the runoff for a seat on the Town of Franklinton Board of Aldermen.  Sharp received 344 votes to 304 for Doug Brown in a runoff election that saw a 28.6% voter turnout. 

Sharp will join fellow Aldermen T.J. Butler, Patrice Crain, John Daniel, and Heath Spears who were successful in the November 8 General Election that also saw Richard Dillon elected as Mayor to succeed retiring Mayor Wayne Fleming.

Washington Parish Jail Booking Information

Brent Wempren was booked 12/09 on the charges of Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Contempt of Court, and Theft 750-5000

Darren Weary was booked 12/09 on the charges of Possession of Schedule I Drugs (Morphine), Possession of Marijuana, Contributing to delinquency of a Juvenile, and Violation of Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances

Aaron Magee was booked 12/09 on the charges of Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule I Drugs (2 counts), Possession With to Distribute Schedule II Drugs, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, and Violation of Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances

Kristopher White was booked 12/09 In For Court

Alex Rivero was booked 12/10 on the charges of Attachment (2 counts)

Colin Edwards was booked 12/10 on the charges of Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Sale or Distribution or Possession of Legend Drugs Drugs Without Prescription or Order

Winson McNab was booked 12/10 on the charge of Theft 5000-25000

Yancy Johnson was booked 12/11 on the charge of Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm

Niki Sheridan was booked 12/11 on the charge of Simple Battery

Hunter Graham was booked 12/11 on the charge of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction

Mable Mingo was booked 12/11 on the charges of Theft by Shoplifting Under 100, Simple Battery, Contempt of Court, and Attachment (2 counts)

Bogalusa Man Gets 25 Years in Prison for Convenience Store Robbery

District Attorney Warren Montgomery has announced that Kyle Warren (26) of Bogalusa has pleaded guilty to attempted second-degree murder and armed robbery for robbing a Bogalusa convenience store and attacking the cashier and a customer with a pipe earlier this year.  Warren was sentenced December 6 to 25 years in prison without the benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence.

Warren was one of two masked men who entered the Thrifty Shop in Bogalusa on February 9 with pipes and began to attack the cashier and a customer. The cashier and customer fought back, causing the masked men to flee. The event was captured on the store’s surveillance system. Ronald Warren, Kyle Warren's father, was also arrested and his trial is set for December 12.

Kyle Warren also pleaded guilty to domestic abuse battery by strangulation and second degree battery for attacking a pregnant woman last year. He was sentenced to five years in prison. He was sentenced to two years in prison after his guilty plea to theft for stealing money from a woman’s purse in a Wal Mart grocery cart. Both sentences will be served concurrently with the 25-year term.

Grand Jury Indicts Memory Care Facility Cook of Rape

District Attorney Warren Montgomery has announced that a St. Tammany Parish grand jury on Thursday (December 8) indicted Jerry J. Kan (58), a former cook at an assisted living facility in Mandeville, of raping an elderly woman who lived there. Kan was formally charged with first degree rape of a person over the age of 65.

On August 26, an employee of Beau Provence Memory Care Assisted Living contacted the Mandeville Police Department with information about possible sexual misconduct between Kan, who was working at the facility at the time, and a 78-year-old resident. Kan had been seen exiting the resident’s room several times on Aug. 21. A nurse who went to check on the resident after Kan left found her partially clothed and attempting to get dressed. An investigation resulted in Kan’s arrest on August 29.

Beau Provence exclusively serves people who have been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. An administrator at the facility was later charged with obstruction of justice. Her case is still under review.

Drug Deal Gone Wrong Leads to Shooting in Covington

Chief Tim Lentz announces that the Covington Police Department is investigating an overnight shooting that left one victim hospitalized and two people in police custody. Officers responded to a report of gunfire at an apartment complex on S. Jefferson Avenue and found multiple shell casings.

Detectives believe the shooting related to an attempted drug deal gone wrong and that two 18-year-old males met Kayla Clark (21 from Covington) to buy drugs. Something went wrong and Andre Waters, Jr. (22 from Madisonville), believed to be Clark's boyfriend, fired approximately three shots into the vehicle, striking the driver once.  He was found shot to his upper body and was transported to North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, where he is currently listed in stable condition. Waters has been charged with Attempted First Degree Murder and Clark has been charged with Attempted Distribution of Schedule I Narcotics and Principal to the crime of Attempted First Degree Murder.

Slidell Police Arrest Two After Gun Found in Front of Toddlers

Slidell Police arrested Tasia Singleton and Ramon Singleton Wednesday (12/07/16) after a traffic stop.  Officers detected the odor of marijuana and observed a handgun on the floorboard in from of two children in the backseat. The officers acted immediately for their safety and the safety of the children and got the two front occupants out and secured the handgun. 

Upon having SPD Dispatch do an NCIC search for the gun, it was learned that the gun was stolen out of New Orleans. Tasia Singleton and passenger Ramon Singleton were arrested on several charges, including Possession Of A Stolen Firearm, Contributing To The Delinquency Of Juveniles, No Child Restraint, and the original traffic violation.

Chief E.J. Howard stated: “this is just another example of the types of calls and incidents that Law Enforcement Officers handle on a daily basis. Thankfully in this incident no one was injured and the officers were able to secure the firearm before the child managed to grab it and possibly hurt himself or someone else”. 

Washington Parish Jail Booking Information

Derrick Myles was booked 12/08 on the charge of Driving While Intoxicated (2nd Offense), Speeding 1-10 Over Limit, Open Container in Vehicle, No Ignition Interlock Device, and Possession of Marijuana

Jodi Herrington was booked 12/08 on the charges of Theft 750-5000, Computer Fraud, Filing or Maintaining False Public Records, and Malfeasance in Office

Barbie Hill was booked 12/08 on the charge of Attachment

Charlene Locke was booked 12/08 on the charge of Failure to Appear

Donna Flynt was booked 12/08 on the charge of Failure to Appear

Tony Ratliff was booked 12/08 on the charge of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction

Otis Hart was booked 12/08 In From Court

Brent Wempren was booked 12/09 on the charges of Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm and Theft 750-5000

Kentwood Woman Sought for Robbing Elderly Man

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the Public’s assistance in locating Lindsey D. Newman, 28 year old Female from Kentwood, La.

Newman is wanted for the December 2, 2016, simple robbery incident of an elderly man from the Kentwood area where Newman allegedly forcefully took the victims wallet and removed the cash from within.

Newman is believed to be traveling in an older model Ford Extended Cab Truck, Gray in color. Newman is also believed to be in the Northern Tangipahoa Parish / Pike Co. / Walthall Co. areas.

Anyone with information on Newman’s whereabouts is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 800.554.5245.

Can You Help Find This Stolen Jeep Wrangler?

Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards is asking for the public's assistance in locating a vehicle stolen in Tickfaw the afternoon of November 19.  The complainant advised deputies he had a habit of leaving his keys inside the vehicle.

The 2014 Jeep wrangler  is described as all black, with all factory emblems and stickers removed except for the Silver Trail Rated Coin Medallion.  It also has a 3 inch lift with 35 inch Nitto Grappler Tires and black XD Series Rims.  

Sheriff Edwards warns all home and vehicle to never leave your home, windows, and vehicles unlocked.   Do not allow yourself to become a victim of opportunity! 

Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to please contact Crime Stoppers at 800.554.5245. 

Bogalusa Council Elects New Leadership

The Bogalusa Council met Tuesday (December 6) evening to deal with a full agenda that included selection of a new Council President and Vice-President.  Tamira Smith was elected as President to replace Sherry Fortenberry and Doug Ritchie was elected as Vice-President.  Smith presided over the rest of the meeting that included both routine  matters and also controversial issues.

Six ordinances were introduced that will be considered at the next meeting on December 20 and held Public Hearings on five ordinances.  The Council 

• approved an ordinance to purchase the property at 1041 Avenue D from Ms. Diana King Boleware, 
• voted against a zoning change ordinance that would have advanced the move of the Washington Parish Tourism Commission to the triangle on Louisiana Avenue and Virginia Avenue,
•  approved a zoning change in order to open a home care/sitting service office located at 423 Carolina Avenue, 
• approved an ordinance related to contracting for obstruction removal on the runway at the George R. Carr Memorial Airport, and 
• approved an ordinance to accept the lowest estimate for overlaying the 1400-1500 Block of North Roosevelt. 

Kendall Bullen was appointed as the Bogalusa Police Chief, replacing Joe Culpepper, and the Council voted to approve the appointment.  However, the appointment drew comments, both supporting and opposing, the appointment.  (See previous article and video related to this matter)

Washington Parish Jail Booking Information

Charles Gates was booked 12/07 In For Court

Alton Portrie was booked 12/07 on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery and Aggravated Domestic Violence Battery

Bennie Davis was booked 12/07 on the charges of Driving While Intoxicated, Driving Under Suspension, and Negligent Vehicular Injuring

Cynthia Nobles was booked 12/07 on the charge of Failure to Comply: Address Change

Derrick Myles was booked 12/08 on the charge of Driving While Intoxicated (2nd Offense), Speeding 1-10 Over Limit, Open Container in Vehicle, No Ignition Interlock Device, and Possession of Marijuana

Kendall Bullen Selected Next Bogalusa Police Chief

At a lengthy and controversial Bogalusa Council meeting Tuesday (December 6), long-time Bogalusa police officer Kendall Bullen was appointed by Mayor Wendy Perrette and approved by a majority of the Council to be Bogalusa Police Chief. Council members Kates, Smith, and McCree voted against approval while Fortenberry, Ard, Drummond, and Ritchie voted to approve the appointment.

Several residents spoke prior to the vote, some in opposition to and some in support of the selection. 

The video presented below includes excerpts of the discussion. To see the full remarks and vote go to our Government Meetings page.  The discussion begins at 10:15 minutes of part 2 and ends at 7:00 minutes of part 3.

Re New Police Chief at Bogalusa Council 12062016 from Mt. Hermon Web-TV on Vimeo.

LDWF Agents Arrest Two Convicted Felons from Mt. Hermon

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents arrested two Mount Hermon men on December 3 in Washington Parish.  Arrested wereTeddie Williams (26) and Catlin Williams (21) for possessing a stolen firearm, being convicted felons and possessing a firearm, hunting deer during illegal hours with artificial light, hunting deer from a public road and moving vehicle, hunting without basic season and big game hunting licenses and deer tags.

Agents received information about gunfire at night northwest of Franklinton and set up surveillance off of Jim Edwards Rd. and observed the Williams’ in the vehicle driving slowly while spotlighting the fields and ditches. The two admitted to the illegal deer hunting and Agents found out that both were convicted felons and in possession of a stolen .270 rifle.

Agents participating in the case are Sgt. Darryl Galloway, Sgt. Toby Miller and Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies.

Washington Parish Jail Booking Information

Julie Pierce was booked 12/06 In From Court

Katie Whitney was booked 12/06 In From Court

Zackary Davis was booked 12/06 on the charges of Forgery (5 counts) and Theft 750-5000

Jamicheal Craft was booked 12/06 on the charge of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction

Help TPSO Locate This Thief

Since late September 2016, Detective Travis Pitman and other members of the Tangipahoa Parish Criminal Investigations Unit have been investigating a complaint on Ashaunti Chanzy (B/F, 9/14/1990), of New Orleans, Louisiana.  She stole a wallet from a worker's purse at a medical center in the Hammond area on September 22.  She then used the victim’s credit card to purchase over $2,500.00 worth of merchandise from several local retail establishments.

The investigation revealed that Chanzy is involved in a organized access device fraud ring and is suspected to have committed similar incidents in other surrounding jurisdictions. 

Chanzy is wanted for Relative to Business Burglary (one count), Relative to Unauthorized Use of an Access Card (two counts), Relative to Access Device Fraud (one count), and Relative to Illegal Transmission of Monetary Funds (one count).

Anyone with information regarding Chanzy’s whereabouts is asked to please contact Crime Stoppers at 800.554.5245.

Slidell Regional Police Academy graduates Basic Reserve Academy

Slidell Regional Police Academy Class #21 completed their certification over the last six months and graduated in November.  The class had five participating agencies: Orleans Parish Constables Office, Pearl River Police Department, Slidell Police Department, Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office and St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office. 

Front row: Joe Martin SPD, Zachary Starks SPD, Steve Pokorski SPD, Guy Butterworth PRPD, Ethan Herrle SBPSO, Andrew Palmeri SBPSO, David Cantrelle OPCO

Back row: Keith Lutz SBPSO, James Gregorio PRPD, James Sparacello TPSO, Nicholas Engolia SPD, Lauren Eidson SPD, Tammy Varnado TPSO, Robert Allen SPD

Washington Parish Jail Booking Information

Michelle Lawshe was booked 12/05 on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery

David Bonnette was booked 12/05 on the charges of Aggravated Assault, Resisting an Officer, and Failure to Appear

Dayne Bonnette was booked 12/05 on the charge of Simple Battery With Injury

David Bonnette was booked 12/05 on the charges of Attempted Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling, Simple Battery With Injury, and Contempt of Court

"Winter on the Water" is December 10 at Mandeville

Man and His Dog Rescued from Lake Pontchartrain

Shortly before 2pm Monday (December 5th), STPSO received a call for help on Lake Pontchartrain, close to the Highway 11 bridge in Slidell.

A Picayune man, and his dog Remington, were fishing when the weather took a turn for the worse. Their boat capsized during the inclement weather leaving the man and Remington stranded in the middle of Lake Pontchartrain.

The STPSO Marine Division quickly responded and helped rescue the man and Remington. Both are in good health and grateful for the first responders.