May 17, 2017

Plants for Your Landscape

Plants with golden colored leaves can accentuate your summer landscape. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to some plants with golden foliage that can work well with many color schemes.

Obituary

Nelleen Spears Seal
March 5, 1949 - May 15, 2017


Washington Parish Jail Booking Information for May 15, 2017

Theron Bickham was booked 05/15 on the charges of Fugitive Other Jurisdiction and Attachment
Joseph Busby was booked 05/15 on the charges of Attempted Burglary and Vehicle Burglary
Stacy Brumfield was booked 05/15 on the charge of Probation Violation
Zachariah Hancock was booked 05/15 on the charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Schedule II Drugs, and Possession of Marijuana
Jerry Creel was booked 05/15 In For Court
Augustis Craft was booked 05/15 on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery
Brandon Williams was booked 05/15 on the charges of Failure to Appear (2 counts)

Franklinton Police Resolve “Suicide by Cop” Incident

Franklinton Police report that Saturday (May 13, 2017), Sergeant William Manning and Corporal James Pugh responded to a report of a suicidal female. A witness advised  that the woman had been drinking alcohol and wanted to commit suicide by cop.
The officers observed the female with a handgun but she went back into the residence while placing the weapon to her head and would not communicate with the officers. Major Justin Brown arrived and negotiated with the woman for approximately forty minutes and, while taking the woman items she had requested, was able to grab her arm and take her to the ground.
The woman was restrained and subsequently checked by medical personnel. An Order of Protective Custody was obtained from the Coroner’s Office and the woman was transported to Riverside Medical Center for psychiatric evaluation.

Slidell Police Pursues and Deals With Man Brandishing a Machete

When Slidell Police Officer Marcev attempted to stop Rene Jaunet III for not wearing a seat belt Friday, (May 12, 2017), Jaunet allegedly fled, swerving into oncoming traffic, forcing other vehicles off of the roadway, disregarding a red traffic light, and driving at a high rate of speed. He eventually lost control of his vehicle and slid between two poles and struck a parked vehicle.
Jaunet reportedly exited the vehicle with a large machete and began swinging it while stating, “just shoot me”. Officer Marcev drew his service weapon for protection. The driver then dropped to the ground and began attempting to stab himself in the stomach with the machete. Officer Marcev switched to his taser, ordered him to drop the machete, and, when Jaunet refused, deployed his taser. The taser's prongs missed and Jaunet ran away while still carrying the machete. Officers surrounded the area and located Jaunet in an alleyway. Jaunet dropped to the ground, put the machete to his throat and began attempting to cut himself with it. Officer Marcev, with assistance from State Police Trooper Theriot, was able to talk Jaunet into putting the weapon down. Jaunet reportedly cried out several times during this incident for officers to shoot him and kill him and stated he needed help due to circumstances going on in his life.
Mr. Jaunet was taken into custody and brought to Slidell Memorial Hospital to be evaluated. Although this incident involved a cry for help, warrants will be pending for Jaunet upon his release, due to his reckless actions.
Chief Fandal stated: “although this began as a minor traffic violation, the driver put himself and others in danger due to his actions. I feel that it is very commendable that officers switched to less than lethal weapons when able to and were able to talk the driver into not harming himself. The driver was taken to the hospital and will hopefully get the help that he needs to get his life in order”.

Obituary

Lucille Simmons Smith
July 24, 1930 - May 13, 2017 


Obituary

Johnnie Lou Crain Ard
March 16, 1934 - May 12, 2017

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J. Hugh D. Young
October 20, 1941 - May 12, 2017


Obituary

Michael Jackson Dyson
April 12, 1969 - May 12, 2017


Obituary

Dorothy Alice Barnes
October 2, 1927 - May 11, 2017


Washington Parish Jail Booking Information

Michael Martin was booked 05/13 on the charges of Improper Equipment, No Insurance, Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Failure to Change/Secure Registration, Resisting an Officer (Flight on Foot), Resisting Arrest, and Fugitive Other Jurisdiction
Schon Niswonger was booked 05/13 on the charges of Driving While Intoxicated, Careless Operation, Open Container in Vehicle, and Driving Left of Center/Wrong Side of Highway
Tabitha Crain was booked 05/14 on the charges of Improper Lane Useage and Driving While Intoxicated 
Adria Cassidy was booked 05/14 on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery, Criminal Damage to Property, Attachment (2 counts), and Contempt of Court

Washington Parish Jail Booking Information for May 12, 2017

James Peters was booked 05/12 on the charge of Probation Violation
Tracy Bazo was booked 05/12 on the charges of Possession of Schedule II Drugs and Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness
Laura Kennedy was booked 05/12 on the charges of Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, No Drivers License and Possession of Schedule II Drugs
Eugene Pigott was booked 05/12 on the charge of Simple Burglary

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Washington Parish Jail Booking Information for May 11, 2017

Stephen Moore was booked 05/11 on the charges of Failure to Appear and Open Container in Vehicle
Delaine Daigle was booked 05/11 on the charges of Driving While Intoxicated (2nd Offense), Speeding 41 or More Over Limit, and Open Container in Vehicle
Brandon Brister was booked 05/11 on the charges of Speeding 11-20 Over Limit, No Drivers License, No Insurance, Possession of Stolen Property, and Fugitive Other Jurisdiction
Heather Mitchell was booked 05/11 on the charge of Driving While Intoxicated
Lindsey Dykes was booked 05/11 on the charges of Ran Stop Sign, Driving Under Suspension, Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule I Drugs, and Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule II Drugs
Kayla Levi was booked 05/11 on the charge of Failure to Honor Written Promise
Wilson Rowell was booked 05/11 on the charges of Aggravated Battery, Contempt of Court and Failure to Honor Written Promise
Lavarion Jefferson was booked 05/11 In For Court

Two Killed in Fatal Crash on US 51 in Tangipahoa Parish

Early this morning (May 12, 2017), Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop L responded to a two vehicle fatal crash on US 51 south of the Village of Tangipahoa that claimed the lives of Michael Dywane Jackson Dyson (48) of Tangipahoa and Destiny Alexus Gordon (20) of Kentwood.
Troopers determined that Dyson was travelling at a high rate of speed on a motorcycle and crashed into Gordon's vehicle as she backed out of a parking space across both lanes of US 51 and into the path of Dyson's motorcycle. Both drivers were killed in the collision.

Bystanders Intervene in Slidell Robbery Attempt

Slidell Police report that Jimmy Porter (44) of Slidell was arrested Wednesday (May 10, 2017) at Rouses Supermarket in Slidell after he attempted to rob a young woman (31) as she and her two small children were entering the store. Porter allegedly told the victim he needed money and warned her that he had a gun. The woman began to scream, as she and her two small children ran toward the entrance. Jimmy Porter reportedly grabbed the woman’s purse, pulled her to the ground, and began punching and kicking her. Two men intervened and assisted in detaining Jimmy Porter.
Slidell Police charged Porter with Intentional Exposure to Aids Virus, Simple Battery, 2nd Degree Battery, and 1st Degree Robbery
Chief Fandal said, “The quick actions of this mother kept her children safe. I’d like to thank the bystanders that took it upon themselves to intervene and help keep the woman and her children safe. Always be aware of your surroundings.”

18 Year-Old Killed in Crash on LA 1054 in Tangipahoa Parish

Nathan Daniel Arnold (18) of Hammond died in a single vehicle crash Thursday morning (May 11, 2017). Louisiana State Police Troopers from Troop L determined that Arnold was travelling northbound on LA 1054 south of LA 16 when his truck went off the left side of the roadway and collided with a tree. 
Arnold was unrestrained at the time of the crash and was pronounced deceased on-scene by the Tangipahoa Parish Coroner’s Office.

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Obituary

Luke Austin Branch
March 13, 2001 - May 9, 2017


Obituary

Ruth Mae Magee
November 04, 1935 - May 08, 2017