UPDATE: Investigation of In-Custody Death in Washington Parish

It was reported yesterday (December 20, 2021) that on Sunday (December 19, 2021), Detectives assigned to the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations were requested by the Bogalusa Police Department to investigate an in-custody death occurring within the city limits of Bogalusa. 

In an update, LSP reports that the preliminary investigation revealed that shortly after 11:00 a.m., on December 19, 2021, Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a single vehicle crash on Borgne Avenue in Bogalusa. After their arrival, deputies learned that the driver of the vehicle, 28-year-old Eric L. Nelson of Bogalusa, had multiple felony warrants previously issued in Bogalusa. Officers with the Bogalusa Police Department arrived on the scene at the request of the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office. Upon their arrival, Nelson attempted to flee on foot. After a brief foot pursuit, Nelson was taken into custody by the Bogalusa Police Department. During the incident, a Taser was utilized. 

While being transported to the Bogalusa City Jail, Nelson complained of respiratory issues. Bogalusa Police Department Officers called emergency medical services for assistance. After being evaluated by emergency medical services personnel, Nelson was transported to a local hospital. Nelson died while receiving treatment at the local hospital.

This is an active investigation and further information will be released when it becomes available.

WP Government and Landfill Holiday Closures

The Washington Parish Government offices will be closed December 23rd (Thursday), 24th (Friday), 27th (Monday) and 31st (Friday) for the Christmas and New Year's Holidays.

The Choctaw Road Landfill will be closed ONLY Christmas Day (Saturday) and New Year's Day (Saturday). 

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Safe New Year!

Coach Gary Magee Honored at Council Meeting

Gary Cooper Magee was presented a Proclamation in his honor by President Richard Thomas at the Washington Parish Council meeting Monday (December 20, 2021) evening for his 61 years of coaching, teaching, mentoring and leading members of the City of Bogalusa, the Town of Franklinton and the St. Tammany and Washington Parishes. The Proclamation details his illustrious athletic ability from 1952-1958, his career as coach and administrator in the Bogalusa School System from 1960-1994,  and his 24 year career with the St. Tammany and Washington Parish District Attorney's Office. (Read the Proclamation below the video)

 

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for December 19-20, 2021

Ike Roberts (Angie, La. address) was booked on the charge of Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule II Drugs by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond set at $100,000.00.

Gloria Johnson (Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Non-Consensual Disclosure of Private Picture by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Miguel Manriquez (Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of 2nd Degree Rape/Vaginal, 2nd Degree Rape/Oral, and 2nd Degree Rape/Anal by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $750,000.00.

Monica Stewart (Angie, La. address) was booked on the charge of Failure to Appear by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Released December 20, 2021.

Obituary

Zora Marie Howk

November 4, 1953 - December 19, 2021

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Help Locate This Missing Kentwood Man

UPDATE - Wall has been located in good health. 

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is asking for your assistance in locating Robert "Bob" Wall (W/M 75-years-old) of Kentwood, Louisiana. 

Wall was last seen by his family on December 3, 2021 and they have been unable to make contact with Wall since. Wall is 5'10, approximately 230 pounds, and now has a long white beard.

Chief Jimmy Travis asks If you have any information on the whereabouts of Robert "Bob" Wall to please contact the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office at 985-345-6150.

Obituary

Pete Aubrey Athey

October 27, 1955 - December 19, 2021

Louisiana State Police Investigate In-Custody Death in Washington Parish

On Sunday (December 19, 2021), Detectives assigned to the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations were requested by the Bogalusa Police Department to investigate an in-custody death occurring within the city limits of Bogalusa.

This is an active investigation and further information will be released when it becomes available.

Legislative Auditor Report: Challenges in Louisiana's Effort to Address Domestic Violence

“Overall, we found that Louisiana faces multiple challenges in its efforts to address domestic violence. These challenges include gaps in services for victims, insufficient and inflexible funding, strategies to protect victims not being consistently implemented, lack of oversight for intervention programs for perpetrators, and lack of training for certain entities involved in addressing domestic violence.”

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Today's Message From Adapt

Learn more and "Like" ADAPT's Facebook page and visit their website. 

ADAPT, INC. is a nonprofit organization whose goals are 

1. To prevent child abuse and neglect before it happens by delivering research based prevention programs.
2. To provide child abuse prevention and direct services to victims which includes a variety of programs and services.
3. To provide sexual assault prevention and direct services to assault victims which includes: operating a 24/7 crisis hotline; providing hospital and law enforcement victim advocates 24/7; providing sexual assault information, prevention education, professional training, awareness campaigns, inter-agency collaboration, and victim support and counseling.
4. To provide prevention and educational services targeting substance abuse. 

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Obituary

Ara Glynn Duncan Tullos

April 3, 1944 - December 18, 2021

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for December 18, 2021

Bradley Perry (Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Second Degree Battery by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Tommy Warner (Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness and Entry/Remain on Premises After Being Forbidden by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $750.00.

Huey Turlich (Summit, Ms. address) was booked on the charges of Obstruction of Highway and Cruelty to a Juvenile (2 counts) by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $7500.00.

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Obituary

Ora Lee Sartin Bickham

November 25, 1936 - December 15, 2021

Mt. Hermon Christmas Parade on December 18, 2021

Mt. Hermon Christmas Parade - December 18, 2021.wmv from Mt. Hermon Web-TV on Vimeo.

Obituary

Sophia Leona Dillon-Bickham

September 25, 1948 - December 14, 2021

Obituary

Johnnie Lawrence Patterson

August 7, 1944 - December 13, 2021

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for December 17, 2021

Richard Barbazon (Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Obstruction of Justice/Evidence Tampering, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Marijuana, and Failure to Appear by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Timothy Robinson (Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Failure to Appear by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $13662.00.

Preston Baham (Folsom, La. address) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Chance Luke (Angie, La. address) was booked In From Court

Austin Schilling (Mt. Hermon, La. address) was booked on the charge of Second Degree Battery by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Released on $5000.00 bond.