October 12, 2026
St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for October 11, 2026
Gabrielle Dufrene (age 28) was booked on the charges of DWI and Careless Operation by the Louisiana State Police.
Jaime Yepez (age 51) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Victor Colon (age 33) was booked on the charge of Possession of Firearm on Premises on Alcoholic Bev by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Nicholas Krema (age 42) was booked on the charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Open Container in Motor Vehicle, and Driver Must Be Licensed by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Ryan Kelley (age 22) was booked on the charges of Illegal Possession of Stolen Things 5000-25000, Resisting Arrest by False Information, and Fugitive (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Carlos Ruiz-Ponce (age 21) was booked on the charges of DWI, Maximum Speed Limit, and Driver Must Be Licensed by the Louisiana State Police.
Jody Nicely (age 55) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Brittany Liberto (age 38) was booked on the charges of Unauthorized Use of Access Card As Theft and Criminal Trespass by the Slidell Police Department.
Khalid Robiho (age 36) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Percy Jointer (age 33) was booked on the charges of Illegal Possession of Stolen Things $25000 or Greater, Possession of Schedule II, and Fugitive by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Quintin Wallace (age 39) was booked on the charges of False Imprisonment, Attempted Simple Robbery, and Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Javier Barron-Salas (age 38) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Gerald Fisher (age 37) was booked on the charge of Battery of a Dating Partner by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
Washington Parish Library - Angie Community Survey
Press Release from Washington Parish Government
Renovations are just beginning at the Angie Branch Library, and we want to hear from you! 📚
As work gets underway, the Washington Parish Library is asking the community to share what matters most to you. Your feedback will help guide the services, programs, and resources offered at the newly renovated Angie Branch Library.
With a tentative opening planned for January, now is a great time to share your thoughts!
📲 Scan the QR code or visit https://bit.ly/AngieBranch to take the survey and make your voice heard! Note: click Continue to Destination.
Washington Parish Council Agenda for October 12, 2026
The Washington Parish Council will meet at 5:30 PM on Monday (October 12, 2026) in Council Chambers at the Courthouse in Franklinton. The meeting will be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/mthermonwebtv Note: Video of the meeting will be immediately available on the Facebook page. All meetings of the Washington Parish Council are archived here.
Prior to the Regular Meeting, the Council will hold a Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 26-791: Adopt an Ordinance of the Parish Council, Washington Parish, Louisiana, Authorizing the Parish President to Accept an Acquisition of Property Located at 25234 Louisiana Highway 436 Angie, Louisiana, and to Execute a Conservation Servitude With the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
On the Agenda for the Regular Meeting are the following:
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS/DISCUSSION ITEMS
- Ordinance No. 26-791: Adopt an Ordinance of the Parish Council Washington Parish, Louisiana, Authorizing the Parish President to Accept an Acquisition of Property Located at 25234 Louisiana Highway 436 Angie, Louisiana, and to Execute a Conservation Servitude With the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
- Ordinance No. 26-792: Introduce an Ordinance Authorizing the Washingnton Parish President to Extend the Contract with Crowdergulf, LLC for Disaster Debris Removal and Disposal Services
- Ordinance No. 26-793: Introduce an Ordinance Authorizing the Washington Parish President to Extend the Contract with Thompson Consulting Services for Disaster Debris Monitoring and Management Services
- Ordinance No. 26-794: Introduce an Ordinance to Amend No. 22-707, "The Washington Parish Utility Scale Solar Project - Facility Standards Ordinance," to Provide for the Issuance of Preliminary and Final Permits; to Provide for an Independent Third-Party Final Compliance Inspection; and to Provide for Related Matters
- Resolution No. 26-1546: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Disposition and Sale of Three (3) Transit Vehicles Through Henderson Auctions and Authorizing the Parish President to Execute All Documents Necessary in Connection Therewith.
Following Public Participation, the Council will hear reports from the Parish President and his staff before adjourning.
Washington Parish Jail Bookings for October 8-11, 2026
Eelijah Chester (age 19 with no address listed) was booked on the charges of Production of Child Sexual
Abuse Material/Victim Under Age of 13, Carnal Knowledge of Juvenile, and Indecent Behavior With Juvenile(s) by the Bogalusa Police Department.
Marcus Mark (age 32 with a Sandy Hook, Ms. address) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office.
Ladeja Watson (age 27 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Assault Upon a Dating Partner and Criminal Damage to Property by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office.
Mauricio Hernandez (age 37 with no address listed) was booked on the charges of No Drivers License, Improper Lane Usage, Obstruction of Highway, and Driving While Intoxicated by the Louisiana State Police.
Antonio Deleon (age 41 with a Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Open Container in Vehicle (3 counts), Driving While Intoxicated, and Resisting an Officer by the Franklinton Police Department.
***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.
Indigenous People's Day Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night Clear, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night Clear, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
October 11, 2026
This Week in Louisiana Agriculture
This week meet a young sugarcane farmer making decisions that will impact his operation for years to come, visit a Tangipahoa Parish family finding success through farm-to-table sales, explore new hunting opportunities for ducks and alligators, learn how the expanded Geaux Beef program is helping cattle producers make informed decisions, and much more.
St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for October 10, 2026
Marcell Lymuel (age 42) was booked on the charges of Failure to Honor Written Promise to Appear (2 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Blake Boren (age 41) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Obstruction of Highway of Commerce and DWI by the Louisiana State Police.
Grant Waters (age 30) was booked on the charges of DWI, Maximum Speed Limit, and Expired License Plate by the Louisiana State Police.
Michael Batiste (age 63) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Riding on Roadways and Bicycle Paths, Bicycle/Front Lamps, Side and Rear Reflectors Required by the 22nd Judicial Court.
John Albers (age 30) was booked on the charge of Disturbing the Peace/Language by the Mandeville Police Department.
John Breitenbach (age 41) was booked on the charges of Disturbing the Peace/Drunkenness and Criminal Trespass by the Pearl River Police Department.
Megan Brown (age 32) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the Covington Police Department.
Allison Salter (age 42) was booked on the charges of Operating While Intoxicated (3rd Offense), Improper Parking on Roadway, Driving Under Suspension, and Open Container in Motor Vehicle by the Louisiana State Police.
Zion Claude (age 62) was booked on the charges of Violation of Protection Order and Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
John Pirkle (age 41) was booked on the charge of Contractors Misapplication of Payments by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Clyde Phelps (age 47) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Schedule I, Drug Paraphernalia, Driving Under Suspension, Expired License Plate, Obstructing a Drivers View, and Violations of Registration Provisions by the Slidell Police Department.
Amaree Jefferson (age 19) was booked on the charge of Battery of a Dating Partner by the Mandeville Police Department.
***All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty***
Body Found Near Independence
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) is investigating the discovery of a body in the
Independence area.
Around 1:30 p.m. Saturday (October 10, 2026), a fisherman reported finding an unresponsive white female along the bank of the Tangipahoa River near the Highway 40 bridge. Firefighters first on the scene confirmed the woman was deceased. At this time, it is believed the woman was a transient from out-of-state living out of her car which was found parked along the highway. Official identification and cause of death are pending with the Coroner’s Office. This is an open and active death investigation.
Sheriff Gerald Sticker encourages anyone with information that can assist detectives to contact the Criminal Investigations Office 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!
Local Forecast for the Next Few Days
For an extended forecast and more details, go to our weather page.
Today Sunny, with a high near 90. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Calm wind.
Indigenous People's Day Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night Clear, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
October 10, 2026
St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings for October 9, 2026
Tyran Holmes (age 31) was booked on the charges of Fugitive (2 counts) by the Covington Police Department.
Sara Jones (age 38) was booked on the charge of Violation of Protection Order by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Amy Doss (age 48) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment 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.
Rodney Lowery (age 34) was booked on the charge of Registration of Sex Offenders by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Derick Poirier (age 42) was booked on
the charges of Improper Turn and Possession of Schedule II by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Amanda Mascaro (age 46) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Probation Violation, and Contempt of Court by Probation and Parole.
Kayleigh Aguero (age 35) was booked on the charges of Obstruction of Justice, Resisting an Officer, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Ariana Smith (age 31) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Obstruction of Justice, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Joshua Martin (age 19) was booked on the charge of Fugitive by the Mandeville Police Department.
Malcolm Duperon (age 64) was booked on the charges of Aggravated Flight From Officer, Resisting a Police Officer With Force or Violence, DWI, Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Open Container in Motor Vehicle, and No Safety Belts by the Slidell Police Department.
Patricio Somarriba (age 35) was booked on the charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, Careless Operation, and Driving Under Suspension by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Robert Greco (age 30) was booked on the charges of Simple Burglary (3 counts) by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Robert Jones (age 49) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Theft 1000-5000 by the Slidell Police Department.
Theresa Lacy (age 55) was booked on the charges of Fugitive and Probation Violation by the Slidell Police Department.
Alexah Hamilton (age 23) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the Slidell Police Department.
Zachary Wallace (age 27) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by Probation and Parole.
Yantrel Tyner (age 26) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by Agency not listed.
Wendell Moss (age 30) was booked on the charge of False Imprisonment by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Passion Moore (age 23) was booked on the charge of Battery of a Dating Partner by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Nicole Deacon (age 36) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Brandon Williams (age 37) was booked on the charge of Contempt of Court by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Wendy Reyes-Urbina (age 37) was booked on the charge of Domestic Abuse Battery/Child Endangerment by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Emma Spence (age 35) was booked was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II (3 counts) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Candice Breland (age 38) was booked on the charge of Court Sanction by the 22nd Judicial Court.
Kenyatta Meads (age 51) was booked on the charges of Possession of Schedule II (2 counts) and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.
Patrick Byrnes (age 32) was booked on the charge of Housed for Court by Agency not listed.
***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 cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 82. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight Clear, with a low around 60. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Calm wind.
Indigenous People's Day Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Monday Night Clear, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.