July 26, 2026
St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for July 25, 2026
Cheryl Gentry (age 66) was booked on the charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Improper Lane Use, and Open Container in Motor Vehicle by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Merrick Ancar (age 18) was booked on the charges of Underage DWI, Careless Operation, and Open Container in Motor Vehicle by the Causeway Bridge Police.
Kaitlyn Eymard (age 29) was booked on the charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (2nd Offense) and Open Container in Motor Vehicle by the Mandeville Police Department.
Jesus Tejeda Martinez (age 35) was booked on the charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated and Driver Must Be Licensed by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Demarco Garrett (age 33) was booked on the charges of Resisting an Officer, Entry on or Remaining in Places or on Land After Being Forbidden, Simple Assault, Disturbing the Peace, and Battery of a Police Officer by the Covington Police Department.
John Adams (age 24) was booked on the charges of Fugitive, Aggravated Flight From Officer, Aggravated Obstruction of Highway of Commerce, Simple Kidnapping, Ignore Traffic Signal, Display of Temporary Registration License Plates, Driving Under Suspension, Resisting an Officer, and Improper Lane Use by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Abe Winfrey (age 50) was booked on the charges of Operating While Intoxicated (3rd Offense), Hit and Run, Careless Operation, Open Container in Motor Vehicle, and Expired Drivers License by the Louisiana State Police.
David Lopez (age 18) was booked on the charge of Aggravated Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Steven Baham (age 63) was booked on the charge of Attempted Unauthorized Entry of Inhabited Dwelling by the Covington Police Department.
Eric Johnson (age 24) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Strangulation by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Clarissa Stewart (age 27) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery and Resisting an Officer by the Covington Police Department.
Desire Martinez (age 42) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Strangulation by the Mandeville Police Department.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
Juvenile Arrested in Slidell-area DoorDash Robberies
Detectives with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office Persons Crimes Unit arrested a 16-year-old male juvenile early Sunday morning (July 26, 2026) in connection with a series of robberies targeting DoorDash delivery drivers in the Lakeshore Villages area near Slidell.
Working alongside STPSO Patrol deputies, detectives determined the juvenile would place DoorDash orders to addresses in and around the Lakeshore Villages neighborhood without prepaying and wait for the deliveries to arrive. When the drivers approached, he would confront them, forcibly take the food and flee the area.
After identifying the suspect, he was taken into custody early Sunday after another DoorDash driver was robbed while attempting to deliver a pizza order in the Lakeshore Villages area late Saturday night.
The juvenile was booked into the Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center on three counts of Simple Robbery, one count of First-Degree Robbery and one count of Attempted Simple Robbery.
St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for July 24, 2026
Alexander Espadron (age 38) was booked on the charges of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment, Domestic Abuse Battery/Strangulation, and Violation of Protection Order by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Nicholas Mitchell (age 42) was booked on the charge of Parole Violation by Probation and Parole.
Billy Marshall (age 25) was booked on the charges of Manufacture/Distribution Schedule I CDS, Possession of Schedule I, Illegal Carrying of Weapon, Possession of Firearm or Carrying Concealed Weapon, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Jared Bowsher (age 38) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Asia Burnett (age 28) was booked on the charges of Tampering With Surveillance Accounting Inventory or Monitor and Theft by the Slidell Police Department.
William Holley (age 37) was booked on the charges of DWI and Operating While Intoxicated (2nd Offense) by the 22nd Judicial Court.
Christine Nolan (age 50) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Austin Grilletta (age 22) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Flight From Officer, Resisting an Officer, General Speed Law, and Driver Must Be Licensed by the Pearl River Police Department.
Brandon Every (age 38) was booked on the charge of Violation of Protection Order 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.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
Local Forecast for the Next Few Days
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Today Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 76. West wind around 5 mph.
Monday Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 109. West wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.
Tuesday Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.
July 25, 2026
Most Wanted in Tangipahoa Parish
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AMITE (July 24, 2026)- The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) is asking the public to help locate several outstanding fugitives.
● Tyquan Nicholson, 31, is wanted for Theft and Illegal Possession of Stolen Things in connection with a string of car burglaries in the Bedico area from early 2025. He’s also wanted in a 2025 Identity Theft case.
● Frank Doty, Jr., 55, is wanted for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. Doty was convicted of Oral Sexual Battery in 2018 and was last known to be in the Amite area.
● Christopher Moneyhun, 53, of the Kentwood area, is wanted for Theft over $25,000, Unauthorized Use of a Moveable, and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle connected to a crime back in May.
● Laard Quave, 33 of Hammond, is wanted for three counts of Contributing to the Delinquency of Juveniles, Failure to Report the Commission of Certain Felonies and Failure to Seek Assistance in connection with a child abuse case from April.
● Joshua Walters, 35, has several warrants for recent Protective Order Violations and four Failure to Appear Holds Without Bond.
● Bentley MacKay, 77 of the Kentwood area, is wanted for Theft over $25,000, Unauthorized Use of a Moveable, and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.
● Demarquez Jones, 25, is wanted on four counts of Simple Burglary as well as one count each of Carjacking and Theft of Motor Vehicle Value $1,500 Or More all tied to an August 2025 incident. He also has two warrants for Failure to Appear.
● Richard Jones, 59, is wanted on two counts of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. Jones was convicted of Sexual Battery in the 90s and was last known to be in the Amite area.
Sheriff Gerald Sticker encourages anyone with information about these suspects’ whereabouts to contact the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office directly at 985-902-2088. If you prefer to share information anonymously, you can do so through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s tip line at1-800-554-5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip. You may be eligible for a cash reward.
Washington Parish Jail Bookings for July 23-24, 2026
Kenneth Graham (age 60 with a Kentwood, La. address) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole. No bond set at this time.
Kevin Levi (age 63 with a Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Strangulation by the Franklinton Police Department. No bond set at this time.
Eugine Tyson (age 43 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II Drugs (2 counts), Possession of Contraband in a Correctional Facility, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond set at $12000.00.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
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 becoming west around 5 mph.
Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Sunday Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 105. West wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 76. West wind around 5 mph.
Monday Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. West wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.
July 24, 2026
St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for July 23, 2026
Haley Easterling (age 32) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Latoya Turner (age 42) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the Louisiana State Police.
Payton Nordin (age 23) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Celeste Giroux (age 56) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Dennis Stewart (age 21) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Michelle Crawford (age 55) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole.
Tony Brewton (age 27) was booked on the charges of Battery of a Dating Partner With Strangulation, Simple Criminal Damage Less Than 1000, and Interfering With Emergency Communication by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Brent Mayeaux (age 22) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Quinton Ned (age 45) was booked on the charges of Principal to Commission of Crime (2 counts) and Simple Burglary (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Alexandra McMahan (age 29) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Jonathan Rhody (age 41) was booked on the charge of Simple Battery of the Infirm by the Pearl River Police Department.
Melanie Kelley (age 47) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Murry James (age 55) was booked on the charge of Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness and Resisting an Officer by Flight by the Covington Police Department.
Benjamin Brown (age 36) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the Causeway Bridge Police.
Kenneth Guidry (age 37) was booked on the charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Careless Operation, and Driver Must Be Licensed by the Causeway Bridge Police.
Hector Perez-Bolanos (age 38) was booked on charge(s) not listed by the Pearl River Police Department.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
Public Tips Leads to Arrest in Tickfaw - Man Accused of Dealing Drugs Near Church
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) has arrested 43-year-old Kevin Thomas of Tickfaw man following an investigation into a suspected drug distribution operation. Thomas was booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on two counts of Possession with the Intent to Distribute Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS), three counts of Illegal Carrying of Weapons While in Possession of a CDS, three counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and one count each of Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Violation of a Drug-Free Zone, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Marijuana.
Earlier this month, TPSO Narcotics detectives, following tips from the public, began surveillance on a home on Highway 1064 in Tickfaw that was located within 500 feet of a church. The investigation confirmed illegal narcotic activity and a warrant was obtained to search the home as well as for Thomas.
With assistance from TPSO SWAT, members of a regional task force, and Hammond Police Narcotics officers, detectives located more than 11,000 grams of synthetic marijuana, Ecstasy pills, $4,000 in cash hidden in the oven and evidence of distribution materials. There were also two guns, one stolen, and a shotgun found in the home.
Thomas and two others were present at the time of the operation. One was arrested on an outstanding warrant.
Sheriff Gerald Sticker encourages anyone with information about who this suspect is, and/or their whereabouts, to contact our Criminal Investigations Division at 985-902-2088. If you’d prefer to share information anonymously, you can do so through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s tip line at 1-800-554-5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip!
This Week in Louisiana Agriculture
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Drive-by Shooting in Walthall County, 5 Being Held
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On Thursday (July 23, 2025) at approximately 4:11pm, the Walthall County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call in reference to shots fired at a residence on Oak Grove Rd. Officers responded to the scene and discovered the shots had been fired from a vehicle. Officers collected evidence and gathered a vehicle description. Once a vehicle description was obtained, a BOLO was issued to surrounding agencies for the vehicle.
At approximately 5:30pm, the Pike County Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle on Highway 48 in the city of Magnolia. The occupants of the vehicle were wanted for questioning in connection with a drive-by shooting that occurred in Walthall County approximately one hour earlier. During the traffic stop, Pike County officers located and seized multiple firearms and controlled substances from the vehicle. Five individuals are being held in the Pike County Jail and are being questioned by Walthall County investigators.
“This just shows the importance of having a good working relationship with surrounding agencies is. We all have one goal - to get the job done.” - Walthall County Sheriff Kyle Breland.
"Once again, this is a message to the criminal element: Don't come to Pike County because you're going to get caught. We are not playing games when it comes to protecting our communities. We are tough on crime, and we will not allow criminals to affect the quality of life of the citizens of Pike County or the citizens of our neighboring counties. If you choose to bring crime into this area, you should expect to be held accountable." Pike County Sheriff Bryant Wally Jones.
Hammond Man Dies in Hit & Run Crash, Amite Man Arrested
Early this morning (July 24, 2026), at approximately 1:30 a.m., Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop L responded to a two-vehicle hit-and-run crash on LA 1045 near Courtney Lane in St. Helena Parish. The crash claimed the life of 19-year-old Caden N. Thomas of Hammond.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Thomas was driving a 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo east on LA 1045, near Courtney Lane. At the same time, a 2001 GMC Sierra pickup truck was traveling west on LA 1045. For reasons still under investigation, the GMC crossed the centerline of the roadway and struck the Chevrolet head-on.
Thomas, who was unrestrained, suffered serious injuries and died on scene. After the crash occurred, the driver of the GMC fled before law enforcement arrived on scene.
Later on July 24, 2026, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the driver of the GMC, 23-year-old Emmitt C. Milton of Amite, turned himself in. Milton was subsequently booked into the St. Helena Parish Correctional Facility for Hit and Run Driving (Felony), Negligent Homicide, Driving on Right Side of Road, and other traffic charges. This crash remains under investigation.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
3 Arrested, Fentanyl & Meth Seized in Covington
Detectives with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit have arrested three individuals following an investigation into a suspected drug dealer operating in the Covington area.
The investigation, which began earlier this month, culminated this week with the execution of a search warrant at a Covington-area motel. During that search, detectives located and seized approximately 32.02 grams of fentanyl, approximately 6.31 grams of methamphetamine, 13 dosage units of alprazolam, 19 dosage units of amphetamine, 25 dosage units of suboxone and 5 dosage units of hydrocodone. Detectives also recovered drug paraphernalia, including a digital scale with drug residue and numerous clear plastic baggies, along with $576 believed to be proceeds from drug sales.
Arrested on numerous narcotics charges were 55-year-old Paul Ard of Covington, 40-year-old Jennifer Matherne of Covington and 34-year-old Acacia Magee of Mandeville.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
St. Tammany Sheriff Bret Ibert is asking anyone with information about narcotics, or other crimes, to submit a tip utilizing the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office website (www.STPSO.com), or by calling the narcotics tip line (1-888-GO-2-JAIL).
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. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Sunday Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. West wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.
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