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December 2008 Archives(HAMMOND)---What began as a traffic stop by Tangipahoa deputies led to the arrest of a Hammond man on drug charges and the recovery of crack cocaine, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that 36-year-old Anthony Vito Sirone III has been charged with possession of crack cocaine. It happened on Tuesday, December 30, near the intersection of Durbin Street and Illinois Jones...
(SLIDELL)---The effort to rebuild a new site for the Slidell Office of Animal Control that began right after Hurricane Katrina will now become reality, as Slidell officials have announced that the new facility and shelter are set to open in the spring of 2010. Construction of the facility is scheduled to start early in 2009. The new facility will include administrative offices, a veterinarian clinic, shelter facilities for adoptable...
(HAMMOND)---The execution of a search warrant by narcotics agents led to the recovery of a half-pound of hydroponic marijuana and the arrest of a Hammond man, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that 26-year-old Kirk Ibanez has been charged with possession with the intent to distribute marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. The culmination of the investigation ... (NATALBANY)---What began as a traffic stop by Tangipahoa deputies led to the arrest of a Natalbany man on drug charges, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that 22-year-old Yuaqel May has been charged with possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and child desertion. It happened on Monday, December 29, on East Braziel Road in...
(HAMMOND)--- A Texas man has been arrested and charged in connection with an incident where he allegedly pointed a handgun at a deputy and had to be apprehended by a K-9 unit after leading deputies on a vehicle chase, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that 23-year-old Chase Joseph Roussell of Killeen, Texas, has been charged with aggravated assault upon a police officer, resi... (SLIDELL)---The Slidell Police Department has released its response reports for Monday, December 29. Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: December 24, 2008: Jason M. Barbot, age 31 of 1412 Patriot Dr. Slidell, LA Krystal F. Rogers, age 26 of 524 Magnolia St. Slidell, LA (SLIDELL)---The Slidell Police Department has released its response reports for Wednesday, December 24. Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: December 24, 2008: Michael L. Stegeman, age 18 of 8035 Free Ave. Jacksonville, FL Holly Baldassaro, age 17 of 39341 Mount Villa Estates Po...
(LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN)---The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office reports that one man has been taken to a local hospital after apparently being thrown into Lake Ponchartrain after a crane fell into the water from the under-construction portion of the I-10 Twin Span. St. Tammany Sheriff's Capt. George Bonnett reports that the accident occurred at around 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23. He says the STPSO received calls from motorists t... (LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN)---Medical and law enforcement personnel are on the scene of an apparent accident on the under-construction portion of the I-10 Twin Span over Lake Pontchartrain near the Orleans Parish/St. Tammany Parish line. It happened shortly after 1 p.m. when emergency radio broadcasts, monitored by the Eyewitness News Northshore Bureau, indicated some type of vehicular accident on the in-use I-10 roadway. Later broadcasts by...
(KENTWOOD)---The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office says Mississippi deputies have arrested a third suspect believed to have been involved in a string of burglaries ranging from Tangipahoa to St. Helena Parish and into Amite County, Mississippi. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards says that 18-year-old Dewitt Echols of Columbia, Mississippi, was arrested by Amite County deputies for his alleged role in the two-state burglary spree. He s...
(PONCHATOULA)---The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a suspect they believe is manufacturing fraudulent commercial checks. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that 20-year-old Nicole Renee Orman of Ponchatoula is wanted on suspicion of manufacturing fraudulent commercial checks. The sheriff adds that 18-year-old Dwayne Joseph of Hammond is already in custody on a similar charge... (SLIDELL)---The Slidell Police Department has released its response reports for Tuesday, December 23. Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: December 23, 2008: Gilbert Cepeda, age 47, No known Address Jessica M. Gandy, age 21 of 1910 6th St. Slidell, LA Nichole Guillotte, age 1...
(BATON ROUGE)---Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain says he hopes state and federal officials will go along with his plans to use community development block grant money to help farmers recover from losses they absorbed after Tropical Storm Faye and Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. Dr. Strain told the Louisiana Recovery Authority Board that more than 65 percent of Louisiana's cotton crop, 12 to 15 percent of the sugarcane crop...
(AMITE)---A Natalbany woman who allegedly tried to sneak a cell phone to her boyfriend inside the Tangipahoa Parish Jail is now in jail herself, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that 22-year-old Stephanie Lee Higgins has been charged with introduction of contraband into a penal institution and also with an outstanding failure-to-appear warrant on a traffic violation. It happen... (HAMMOND)--- What began as a truck found in a ditch led to a drug-related arrest near Hammond where the suspect struggled with deputies and was later apprehended by a K-9 deputy, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that 28-year-old Jeffrey Michael Kuffner of Ponchatoula has been charged with aggravated battery on a police officer, two counts of resisting an officer, careless op...
(KENTWOOD)---Two Mississippi women, who allegedly burglarized a Kentwood home and possibly another in St. Helena Parish, have been arrested and charged in connection with other burglaries in Amite County, Mississippi, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that warrants are expected shortly charging 27-year-old Christina Burch Hill and 20-year-old Lindsay Marie Burch of Kokomo, Mi... (SLIDELL)---The Slidell Police Department has released its response reports for Monday, December 22. Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: December 19, 2008: Angela Y. Randazzo, age 32 of 34246 Laurent Rd. Slidell, LA Donna M. Bardwell, age 24 of 39570 W...
(AMITE)--- ......................... District Attorney Scott M. Perrilloux reports that the following individuals appeared in court on December 2, 2008, before Judge Doug Hughes either pleaded guilty or no contest or was found guilty of narcotic related offenses and received the following sentences: Jerald Alexander, Independence, LA, age 23 - Pleaded no contest to possession of Schedule II narcotics and was sentenced to serve five (5)...
(PONCHATOULA)--- A timely-tip passed on to narcotics agents led to the arrest of a Ponchatoula man after the agents found some 13 items usually used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that 41-year-old Jerry Wayne McQueen has been charged with operation of a clandestine lab, manufacturing a controlled dangerous substance, possession of s...
(MANDEVILLE/COVINGTON)---The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a suspect thought to be involved in at least six vehicle burglaries in the Covington and Mandeville areas. St. Tammany Sheriff Jack Strain says the suspect, known only as a white male with dark hair, operates mostly in parking lots of businesses and targets parked vehicles. The sheriff says that victims claim that the stolen ite...
(SLIDELL)---A Slidell man was wounded and was later charged with three others in connection with a shooting incident that apparently began over a female, according to the Slidell Police Department. Slidell Police Capt. Kevin Foltz reports that 22-year-old Jose A. Romero of Slidell was charged with aggravated battery and on a warrant involving an outstanding probation violation. He adds that 22-year-old Gino D. Catalanotto, Jr., of Cha...
(SLIDELL)---Slidell Police have arrested a Slidell woman in connection with a stabbing incident where she allegedly stabbed another woman in the eye back in September. Slidell Police Capt. Kevin Foltz reports that 21-year-old Malika Jackson has been charged with aggravated battery in connection with the stabbing case. The search ended for Jackson shortly after 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 18, when the detective handing the c... (SLIDELL)---The Slidell Police Department has released its response reports for Friday, December 19. Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: December 18th, 2008: Logan J. Adams, age 18 of 40145 Taylor's Trail #605, Slidell, LA Jeanne A...
(ST. TAMMANY)---Nearly 50 suspects in a nearly-year-long undercover narcotics operation were arrested in the early-morning hours of Thursday, December 18, throughout St. Tammany Parish, including one suspect from St. Bernard Parish, according to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office. Dubbed "Operation Jingle Cells", the undercover effort was spearheaded by agents with the St. Tammany Sheriff's Office, Mandeville and Covington Police...
(PONCHATOULA)---What began as a traffic stop turned into the arrest of two suspects from Ponchatoula, the recovery of a stolen vehicle, and the realization that the suspects were wanted on other charges, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that 46-year-old Wesley Armstrong has been charged with two counts of possession of stolen property, driving under suspension, improper disp... (SLIDELL)---Slidell Police report that an alert store employee led detectives to arrest two Slidell women in connection with a gift card scam where the cards were apparently purchased from an area store, but in fact were not. Slidell Police Chief Freddy Drennan reports that 32-year-old Rebecca S. Douglas was charged with three counts of theft over $500 and as being a fugitive from Mississippi on similar charges. The chief also ...
(HAMMOND)---What began as an undercover operation to purchase marijuana from residents at a Hammond residence turned into the arrest of a Hammond woman on a marijuana charge, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that 27-year-old Melissa Andrews has been charged with possession with the intent to distribute marijuana and child endangerment, as the sheriff says she had her young c...
(AMITE)--- District Attorney Scott M. Perrilloux reports that the following Andrew Harvey, Hammond, LA, age 34 - Convicted of armed robbery was present in court for sentencing and was sentenced to serve fifty (50) years in th...
(ST. TAMMANY)---Nearly 50 suspects in a nearly-year-long undercover narcotics operation have been arrested in the early-morning hours of Thursday, December 18, throughout St. Tammany Parish, including one suspect from St. Bernard Parish, according to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office. Dubbed "Operation Jingle Cells", the undercover effort was spearheaded by agents with the St. Tammany Sheriff's Office, Mandeville and Covington Po...
(HAMMOND)---Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office deputies have recovered a car that they believe was stolen during an apparent burglary and shooting incident near Hammond. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that deputies recovered a 2006 Chevy Malibu near the intersection of E. Park Avenue and Womack Lane in Hammond on Wednesday, December 17. He says the car was reported stolen during the burglary and shooting earlier that day. >> Continue reading: Tangipahoa deputies find vehicle from earlier burglary and shooting
(COVINGTON)---Details remain sketchy at this hour, but deputies with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office have begun what they're describing as a "parishwide narcotics roundup" and it's being called "Operation Jingle Cells". St. Tammany Sheriif's Office Capt. George Bonnett has called a 10:30 a.m. news conference in Covington to provide more details on the arrests. The Eyewitness News Northshore Bureau will be there and will... (SLIDELL)---The Slidell Police Department has released its response reports for Thursday, December 18. Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: December 17th, 2008: William K. Anderson II, age 36 of 1125 St. Anthony Drive, Slidell, LA Victor Garcia, age 36 of 626 Farmington Place Apt. ...
(HAMMOND)---Deputies with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office have arrested two Hammond men for apparently failing to register as sex offenders with the Sheriff's Office. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that 60-year-old Larry Hoyle, with a last known address of 15556 Hackberry Court in Hammond, has been charged with failure to register as a sex offender. The sheriff also says that 46-year-olf Charles Campbell, with...
(SLIDELL)---A timely tip to narcotics detectives led agents with the Slidell Police Department and St. Tammany Sheriff's Office to arrest a Slidell man and recover heroin, worth an estimated $500, and pills. Slidell Police Chief Freddy Drennan reports that 25-year-old John J. Andre IV has been charged with possession with the intent to distribute heroin, possession of Suboxone, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to signal a turn...
(HAMMOND)---The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying and apprehending a couple of suspects who allegedly pretended to be police officers, entered a house, demanded money, and shot a victim. It happened at around 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 17, in the 41000 block of South Range Road near Hammond. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that deputies responded to a call where sh...
(LIVINGSTON)--- District Attorney Scott M. Perrilloux reports that the
(AMITE)--- District Attorney Scott M. Perrilloux reports that the following individuals appeared in court on December 10, 2008, before Judge Elizabeth Wolfe and either pleaded guilty or no contest or were found guilty of driving while intoxicated and received the following sentences: Corey Delatte, Maurepas, LA, age 37 - Pleaded no contest to DWI (1st offense) and was sentenced to serve three (3) months in parish jail. Jail sentence w...
(BATON ROUGE)---It's the type of special meeting that every university board or executive committee member dreads, but eventually has to attend. And it's no different for the University of Louisiana System's Executive Committee when they meet in Baton Rouge on Thursday, December 18. Officials with the UL System say that the committee members will be facing a budget reduction of some $33.4 million, which is the University of Louisiana'...
(PICAYUNE, MS)---Officials with the Picayune Police Department are asking for the public's help as they continue their search for a suspect - who they believe may be from the New Orleans or Slidell areas -- in a carjacking and shooting incident that left the victim suffering from two gunshot wounds. It happened shortly before 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, in the 700 block of U.S. 11 South at a local carwash. The victim told officer... (SLIDELL)---The Slidell Police Department has released its response reports for Wednesday, December 17. Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: December 16th, 2008: Brydrika Chaney, age 26 of 320 Foxcroft Drive, Slidell, LA Rebecca S. Douglas, age 32 of 110 Westminister Drive, Slidell, LA (ST. TAMMANY)---St. Tammany Parish government officials are reminding residents that the deadline to file for FEMA assistance for damage sustained during Hurricane Gustav is Wednesday, December 17. The similar deadline for damages incurred during Hurricane Ike will be Friday, December 26. Officials say that St. Tammany residents can file a claim for individual assistance by calling 800.621.FEMA, Parish leaders say that ... (KENTWOOD)---A Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office deputy apparently turned a traffic stop on various violations into the arrest of a woman on drug and vehicle charges. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that Tricia Roberts, no age or address released, has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, an outstanding failure to appear warrant, having an expired motor vehicle inspection sticker, having an expired license plat... (BATON ROUGE)---The list of those wanting the job of president at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond has grown by the addition of three new applicants, according to officials with the University of Louisiana system. Now there are 11 educators from around the nation and, in one case, the Middle East vying for the SLU presidency after the departure of Dr. Randy Moffett, who left Southeastern to become the president of the UL sy...
(COVINGTON)---Maintaining that the widening of LA 21 in Covington is moving on ahead of schedule, St. Tammany Parish officials say that the restriping of merge lanes will take place on Wednesday evening, December 17. Officials say that the lanes coming off I-12 and LA 21 near Ochsner Blvd. will be restriped to better accommodate the flow of traffic. They say that this will allow two lanes, both northbound and southbound, to travel thr... (SLIDELL)---The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has given the go-ahead to Boh Brothers to resume work, under "modified procedures", in the area of the new I-10 Twin Span Bridge where a worker was killed back on Thursday, October 30. The work is set to resume on Tuesday, December 16. DOTD Assistant Secretary Gordon nelson says that Boh Brothers can continue work on the concrete forms that are attached to girders ...
(AMITE)--- District Attorney Scott M. Perrilloux reports that the following individuals appeared in court on December 9, 2008, before Judge Elizabeth Wolfe either pleaded guilty or no contest or was found guilty of narcotic related offenses and was received the following sentences: Jeffery Anderson, Hammond, LA, age 37 - Pleaded no contest to possession of Schedule II narcotics and was sentenced to serve one (1) year in parish jail. D... (SLIDELL)---The Slidell Police Department has released its response reports for Tuesday, December 16. Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: December 15th, 2008: Amber E. Wallace, age 17 of 3027 College Street, Slidell, LA Scott W. Ellison, age 25 of 23109 Delery Street, Mandeville, LA (SLIDELL)---The Slidell Police Department has released its response reports for Monday, December 15. Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: December 12th, 2008: Matthew A. Hendrix, age 25 of 69670 Race Horse Road, Pearl River, LA Paul R. Pelletier Jr., age 39 of 1937 Beth Drive, Slidell, LA
(NORTHSHORE)---Here is the latest electric outage update from the Washington-St. Tammany Electric Co-Op as of 2 p.m., Friday, December 12: The following are the updated outage numbers for WST Electric as of Noon today:
(PONCHATOULA)---The Ponchatoula Police Department is looking for two suspects in connection with a home invasion case earlier this month and they're asking for the public's help in finding them. Ponchatoula Police Chief Bry Layrisson reports that a warrant has been issued for the first suspect, 30-year-old Jimmy Vincent Stoetzner of Hammond. The warrant charges Stoetzner with aggravated burglary in connection with a home invasion. Th...
(SLIDELL)---Responding to the concerns of several parents in the area, Slidell Police Chief Freddy Drennan is warning area parents about the potential dangers of two popular brands of incense sold legally over-the-counter and on the Internet. Chief Drennan identified the incense brands as Spice Gold and Yucatan Fire. He says that smoking the incense "can make you high" and that there are currently no laws against selling both brands o... (HAMMOND)---Here is the latest information on the upcoming commencement program at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, as of Friday, December 12. Southeastern Louisiana University's fall commencement scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at the University Center will take place as scheduled. The university made the announcement to allay concerns and inquiries about the status of commencement in light of the snowy w... (HAMMOND)---The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating two suspects who allegedly pulled an armed robbery along Pumpkin Center Road. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that the robbery occurred at around 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10, at a convenience store on Pumpkin Center Road. The sheriff says that the victim told deputies that two black males approached the victim, with...
(NORTHSHORE)---Here is the latest electric outage update from the Washington-St. Tammany Electric Co-Op as of 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 12: The following are the updated outage numbers for WST Electric as of 9:30 a.m. this morning:
(SLIDELL)---This just in to the Northshore Bureau from the Slidell Police Department and Chief Freddy Drennan and Capt. Kevin Foltz: At 9:18 am on December 12th, the Slidell Police Department lost all administrative phone lines. All 911 and 311 lines are working. Chief Drennan has asked that anyone needing the Slidell Police Department to please call 911 or the 311 numbers. Technicians from AT&T are enroute ...
(NORTHSHORE)---Here are the latest openings/closings we have compiled here at the Northshore Bureau as of 10 a.m. on Friday, December 12. All surgeries and all outpatient clinic services have resumed operations today, Friday, December 12, 2008, at Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center. Surgeries that had been scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2008, will be rescheduled as soon as possible. If patients have questions r... (SLIDELL)---The Slidell Police Department has released its response reports for Friday, December 12. Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: December 11th, 2008: Roger L. Sloan, age 43 of 5029 Clinton Road, Pace, FL December 12th, 2008: Mark C. Dyer, age 27 of 242 Cypress Links, Slidel...
(NORTHSHORE)---These are the latest school closing reports for Northshore parishes as of Friday, December 12, 8:30 a.m. From the St. Tammany Parish Public School System: Lee Road Junior High School will be closed on Friday, December 12, 2008 due to the continued lack of power to the school for heat and light. All other St. Tammany Parish Public Schools and offices will be open.. Students without power at home will be given an...
(NORTHSHORE)---Here are the latest electric utility outage reports for the Northshore parishes from Washington-St. Tammany Electric Co-Op, CLECO, and Entergy. These are the latest reports as of 8 a.m. on Friday, December 12. The following are outage numbers for WST Electric as of 5 a.m. this morning: (SLIDELL)---This news has just come in from the organizers of Slidell's "Christmas Under the Stars": Due to inclement weather, tonight's Christmas Under the Stars activities have been cancelled. With more "winter storm" weather predicted, both Griffith Park and the Christmas train exhibit will be closed tonight. The festival will resume tomorrow, weather permitting, for three more days of visits with Santa, storytelling, festival lig... (AMITE)---The Tangipahoa Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is urging people to take precautions during these snow and ice conditions. Officials are urging residents to make efforts to safely clear roofs as soon as possible due to the weight of snow on the housetops. Isolated reports of roofs caving in from the excessive amount of snow have been reported. One business near Amite and two houses near Hammond ... (NORTHSHORE)--- Dec. 11, 2008 - As the winter weather pattern moves eastward, Cleco's power outages continue to increase in its service territory on the Northshore. Statewide, Cleco reports approximately 10,000 customers without power. Outages in the St. Tammany and Washington parish areas have increased from 250 reported this morning to slightly more than 5,000 as of noon. Snow and ice accumulation on power lines, trees and tree lim...
As of 7:45 am this morning WST Electric is experiencing numerous outages in the Northern section of our service area. The transmission line from Holton is out and is top priority. This line section feeds five substations. We are in the process of assessing this line as it will re-energize a majority of our members. Other outages are mainly being caused by snow accumulating on tree limbs and causing them to break. An accurate... (COVINGTON)--- Please be advised that the continued accumulation of snow on the roadways in Covington have made driving extremely hazardous. Many private schools in the area have closed. Snow loading tree limbs are causing limbs to hang down on the roadways also making driving in the city extremely hazardous. Power is down is some parts of the city and more is expected to go out. (SLIDELL)---The Slidell Police Department has released its response reports for Thursday, December 11. Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: December 11, 2008: Michael D. Lomack, age 36 of 1102 E. Newton St. Dothan, AL Guy D. Lafrance, age 40 of 4001 McFarland St. New Orleans, LA
(STATEWIDE)--- The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) is urging people to take precaution as the state experiences snow and ice conditions. As with hurricane preparedness, G... (NORTHSHORE)--- Dec. 11, 2008 - The winter weather has caused nearly 7,000 power outages for Cleco statewide. The majority of the outages are located in the Allen, Evangeline, Acadia and St. Landry parish areas. "Trees and tree limbs are snapping under the weight of the ice and snow accumulation," said Anthony Bunting, vice president of customer service and energy delivery. "Any time this happens, we can expect power outages. The fall... (NORTHSHORE)---Listed below are various news releases concerning closings on the Northshore due to the heavy snow throughout the area. Some areas are reporting to the Eyewitness News Northshore Bureau of accumulations up to 12 inches, in the Husser area, six inches in Folsom, and nearly three inches in Mandeville. LTC Region 9 Sullivan Campus (Bogalusa), Ascension Campus (Sorrento), Hammond Area Campus, and Florida Parishes Campus (Gr...
(NORTHSHORE)---With the possibility of some type of winter precipitation in the forecast for most of the Northshore area on Wednesday night, December 10, and into Thursday morning, December 11, the Louisiana State Police want to remind motorists to use caution on local, state, and federal highways. State troopers are offering these tips to help drivers if they find themselves on the roadways with light snow flurries or even sleet: ...(ALBANY)---Deputies with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office are searching for an Albany man who allegedly led them on a high-speed auto chase, with two juveniles in the vehicle, and then a foot chase through a wooded area. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards identified the suspect as 23-year-old Randy Jackson. The sheriff says Jackson faces charges of aggravated flight from an officer, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, resistin... (SLIDELL)---The Slidell Police Department has released its response reports for Wednesday, December 10. Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: December 9th, 2008: Isaac D. Wood, age 35 of 210 Morgan Avenue, Mobile, AL Courtney N. Willumitis, age 18 of 131 Trafalgar Square, Slidell, LA
(NORTHSHORE)---Three Northshore area high schools were among those recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as some of the nation's best high schools, according to officials with the Louisiana Department of Education. Recognized as Bronze Medal winners were Northshore High School in St. Tammany Parish, Varnado High School in Washington Parish, and Holden High School in Livingston Parish. In all, state officials say that 39 hi...
(PONCHATOULA)---For the second time in as many days, deputies have arrested a suspect on attempted murder charges in connection with a shooting incident that occurred in mid-November, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that 22-year-old Darius Anthony Herrod of Ponchatoula has been charged with attempted second degree murder, illegal discharge of a firearm, and aggravated crimi...
(NORTHSHORE)---Slidell Police are joining with law enforcement officials both on the Northshore and in Mississippi in looking for two black males they believe have taken part in four area Sonic Drive-In robberies and an attempted robbery in Covington. Slidell Police Capt. Kevin Foltz reports that suspects have been described as black males, approximately 6 feet tall with a thin build. He adds that one usually wears a black hooded-type...
(TANGIPAHOA)---The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office reports that a village of Tangipahoa man has been arrested and charged in connection with a case where he allegedly entered a residence and shot a teenager. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that 26-year-old Desmond Marshall has been charged with attempted first degree murder, aggravated battery, criminal damage to property, and possession of stolen property. The inc... (SLIDELL)--- Slidell Police Chief Freddy Drennan summed this case up perfectly when he said, "In all my years of being a police officer, this is the first time where we have allowed the perpetrator to fly off without any concern of further prosecution." And he was serious, as Slidell Police officers arrived at the 1500 block of Fernwood Street on Friday, December 5, to answer a call of someone...or something...barricaded inside a house... (SLIDELL)---The Slidell Police Department has released its response reports for Tuesday, December 9. Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: December 8th, 2008: Jerrami R. Trench, age 21 of 1504 Richmond Drive, Slidell, LA Kerwin M. Lawr... (SLIDELL)---The Slidell Police Department has released its response reports for Monday, December 8. Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: December 5th, 2008: Bennie C. Fulkerson, age 48 of 652 Fremaux Avenue, Slidell, LA Ian E....
(AMITE)---The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a Ponchatoula man wanted in connection with issuing worthless checks. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards says that 23-year-old Mark Smith is wanted on a charge of issuing worthless checks and on a warrant for simple criminal damage to property. The sheriff says that Smith is a white male, 5'10" tall, with brown hair, and weighs approximat...
(AMITE)--- District Attorney Scott M. Perrilloux reports that the Angela Ayers, Baton Rouge, LA, age 37 - Pleaded no contest to DWI (1st offense) and was sentenced to serve six (6) months in parish jail. Jail sente...
(MANDEVILLE)---Time is running out for FEMA-funded house demolitions for those properties damaged by Hurricane Katrina, according to St. Tammany Parish government officials. Parish officials advise that all demolitions eligible for demolition cost reimbursement from FEMA must he completed by the end of 2008. The numbers as of December 1, 2008, include: • 488 homes demolished voluntarily.
(BATON ROUGE)---Three Northshore parishes are part of a 20-parish group where businessmen and women are now eligible to apply for some $383.5 million in federal funds to help pay for losses sustained during Hurricane Ike, according to Louisiana Treasurer John Kennedy. The funding comes as part of the Gulf Opportunity Zone money. Sec. Kennedy says that it will provide help for a private business or public utility that suffered a loss d...
(HAMMOND)---A Loranger man has been arrested and charged in connection with three car burglaries in the Hammond area, one in which he allegedly pointed a handgun at one of the victims, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that 20-year-old Adam Landry, Jr., has been charged with aggravated burglary, two counts of vehicle burglary, and possession of stolen property. The in...
(AMITE)--- District Attorney Scott M. Perrilloux reports that the Randy Morse, Ponchatoula, LA, age 34 - Convicted of DWI (3rd offense) was present in court for sentencing and was sentenced to serve five (5) ye...
(AMITE)--- District Attorney Scott M. Perrilloux reports that the Michael Cook, Amite, LA, age 57 - Pleaded no contest to possession of Schedule II narcotics and was sentenced to serve five (5) years in the Department of...
(KENTWOOD)---Louisiana State Police report that a Kentwood man died as a result of injuries he sustained in a one-vehicle accident in Washington Parish. State Police TFC Louis Calato reports that 67-year-old William Rohrbacker died after the accident at a local hospital. It happened at around 7:50 a.m. on Thursday, December 4, on LA 450, just south of LA 10. TFC Calato says that for some reason the car Rohrbacker was driving l...
(COVINGTON)---For the second time in three days, there's good news when it comes to economic development on the Northshore. Tulane University officials add that its new Biosafety Laboratory in Covington may have as big an impact nationally as it will locally. It's called the Regional Biosafety Lab and it's based at the Tulane Primate Research Center in Covington. Tulane officials say it's a $27.5 million facility that's designed to h... (SLIDELL)---The Slidell Police Department has released its response reports for Friday, December 5. Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: December 5, 2008: Geralynn Guild, age 22 of 330 Gwen Dr. Slidell, LA Chris...
(MANDEVILLE)---All it took was a quick and safe flush out of the water system by firefighters in the Meadowbrook subdivision to clear up a rather strong chlorine smell affecting a street in Mandeville, according to officials with St. Tammany's Fire District 4. Fire officials tell the Eyewitness News Northshore Bureau that residents on Spanish Moss Court informed them that a strong chlorine smell was coming from the water system on Frid...
(AMITE)--- District Attorney Scott M. Perrilloux reports that the Brian D. Davilla, Slidell, LA, age 53 - Pleaded guilty to DWI (1st offense) and was sentenced to serve six (6) months in parish jail. Jail sentence was s...
(LIVINGSTON)--- District Attorney Scott M. Perrilloux reports (COVINGTON)---Officials from Tulane University, state officials, and parish leaders are set to dedicate a $27.5 million, state-of-the-art Regional Biosafety Laboratory within the Tulane Primate Research Center located in Covington. The dedication will be held on Friday, December 5, at the Research Center location, 18703 Three Rivers Road, in Covington. It starts at 9 a.m. On hand for the dedication will be Tulane President S... (SLIDELL)---The Slidell Police Department has released its response reports for Thursday, December 4. Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: December 3rd, 2008: Daniel D. Armond, age 27 of 64096 Mangano Road, Pearl River, LA Melissa F. Garcia, age 35 of 64229 Virginia Drive, Slidell, LA
(COVINGTON)---If you think your holiday season has been busy so far, consider the Covington Police Department's Street Crimes Unit. Police officials report that SCU agents broke up a counterfeit motion picture DVD ring and then made some 18 arrests on various drug-related charges. Covington Police Capt. Jack West reports that agents recovered some 423 pirated movies, with an estimated street value of $8,000, while seizing the suspect'...
(AMITE)--- District Attorney Scott M. Perrilloux reports that the following individuals appeared in court on November 28, 2008, before Judge Ray Chutz either pleaded guilty or no contest or was found guilty of crimes against persons/property and received the following: Avery Burks, New Orleans, LA, age 23 - Pleaded guilty to theft. Imposition of sentence was deferred and the defendant was placed on active probation for two years and o...
(NEW ORLEANS)---A Bogalusa man has pled guilty in a New Orleans federal court to two federal firearms charges that apparently came about after he was previously found guilty of a felony charge, according to U. S. Attorney Jim Letten. Letten says that 41-year-old Marvin D. Magee pled guilty on a two-count federal indictment of possessing a firearm after previously being convicted of a felony. Documents filed in federal court ind...
(MANDEVILLE)---One suspect from New Iberia and five juveniles have been arrested and charged in connection with a burglary case where the homeowner apparently came in and surprised the suspects, according to the Mandeville Police Department. Mandeville Police Capt. Ron Ruple reports that 21-year-old Jeremy M. Gaspard of Iberia Parish has been charged with burglary of an inhabited dwelling, simple criminal damage to property, and five c...
(MANDEVILLE)---One suspect from New Iberia and five juveniles have been arrested and charged in connection with a burglary case where the homeowner apparently came in and surprised the suspects, according to the Mandeville Police Department. Mandeville Police Capt. Ron Ruple reports that 21-year-old Jeremy M. Gaspard of Iberia Parish has been charged with burglary of an inhabited dwelling, simple criminal damage to property, and five c...
(HAMMOND)---What began as a suspicious person call by concerned citizens in a Hammond neighborhood led to an opportunity for deputies to help an elderly man who was lost and trying to find his son's house, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that thanks to concerns by residents and understanding deputies, an 83-year-old Folsom man, whose identity was not released, was successfu...
(LIVINGSTON)--- District Attorney Scott M. Perrilloux reports Seron Grayer, Denham Springs, LA, age 18 - Pleaded no contest to possession of Schedule II narcotics, possession of marijuana, and illegal carrying o... (SLIDELL)---The Slidell Police Department has released its response reports for Wednesday, December 3. Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: December 3, 2008: Eric J. Lamulle, age 42 of 2142 First St. Slidell, LA Patricia A. Mata, age 50 of 510 Short St. New Orleans, LA
(COVINGTON)---Economic trends for the third quarter of this year in St. Tammany Parish seem to be dropping a bit, but officials with the St. Tammany Economic Development Foundation report that the overall situation is not as bad as national indicators and that 2009 may be more positive for those living and working in the parish. The latest figures indicate that even though the unemployment rate for the third quarter of this year was 3....
(GREENSBURG)---Louisiana State Police report that an Independence man will face charges in connection with a two-vehicle accident that left one person dead and another injured. State Police TFC Louis Calato says that 60-year-old Merles E. Greely, Jr., will be charged with vehicular homicide, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, no driver's license, and improper left turn as soon as he is released from a local hospital. The ac... (SLIDELL)---The Slidell Police Department has released its response reports for Tuesday, December 2. Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: December 1, 2008: Courtney L. Hubbell, age 25 of 216 Lake Village Blvd, Slidell, LA Chris J. Ducote Jr., age 24 of 105 Ames Court, Slidell, LA (SLIDELL)---The Slidell Police Department has released its response reports for Monday, December 1. Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: November 26th, 2008: Baldomero Sales, age 31 of 744 Pine street, Slidell, LA Jorge A. Duarte, age 30 of 38262 North 1st Street, Slidell, LA
(COVINGTON)---With many residents in St. Tammany Parish noticing, and getting angry with, changes in the FEMA flood zones in their neighborhoods, St. Tammany Parish officials want to be certain people know the correct date for filing appeals. They say that in spite of two separate dates that have been published in various media parishwide, the correct date to get appeals to parish government is January 21, 2009. The officials say that...
(AMITE/LORANGER)---What began as an assignment to check for seatbelt violations led Tangipahoa deputies in a high-speed chase to apprehend two suspects who were speeding through commercial and residential areas, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that 23-year-old Romer Lee Schmidt of Kentwood was charged with aggravated flight from an officer, resisting arrest by flight, reckl...
(KENTWOOD)---Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards is asking for the public's help in locating the suspect or suspects in a string of cattle shootings in the Kentwood area. Sheriff Edwards says that more than 28 cattle have been shot over the past six months at 68171 LA 1058 in Kentwood, right behind the Chesbrough Elementary School. The sheriff says that the owner of the cattle is offering a $10,000 reward to anyone having ... (COVINGTON)---Alert firefighters who spotted what they thought were illegal drugs while they were fighting a residence fire led Covington Police to arrest three area residents on various drug charges, according to the Covington Police Department. Covington Police Capt. Jack West reports that 20-year-old Kyle D. Venturella was charged with distribution of schedule ... |
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