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Mike Sanders: November 2008 Archives
(NEW ORLEANS)---A federal grand jury in New Orleans has indicted a Hammond man on a charge of distributing five grams or more of crack cocaine, according to U. S. Attorney Jim Letten. Letten says that 25-year-old Larry Anderson, Jr., if convicted, faces a possible maximum of 40 in prison, a fine of up to $2 million, and four years of supervised release following his prison term. According to the indictment, Anderson, Jr., alleg... (SLIDELL)---The Slidell Police Department has released its response reports for Friday, November 21. Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: November 21, 2008: Paul T. York, age 44 of 741 8th St. Slidell, LA Damon D. Caliste, age 35 of 16441 South Harrells Ferry Rd. Baton Rouge, LA
(NEW ORLEANS)---A New Orleans federal judge has sentenced a Hammond man to prison for allegedly submitting false tax claims to the IRS, according to U. S. Attorney Jim Letten. Letten says that 58-year-old Alvin Gautreaux, Jr., has been sentenced to 15 months in prison, three years of supervised release upon leaving prison, and pay the IRS $73,565. Letten says the evidence indicates that in 2003, Gautreaux, Jr., claimed he overp... (NEW ORLEANS)---A federal grand jury in New Orleans has indicted a Hammond man on two charges of distributing 50 grams or more of crack cocaine, according to U. S. Attorney Jim Letten. Letten says that 27-year-old Randy Andrews, if convicted, faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years and a maximum of life in prison, a fine of up to $4 million, and five years of supervised release following his prison term on each count in the indictment. >> Continue reading: Hammond man indicted by federal grand jury on drug charges (BAY ST. LOUIS)---He's been the acting director of the Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis since former director, Bob Cabana, left in late September to be director of the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Now, NASA has announced that Gene Goldman has been officially named director of the facility, where rocket engines are tested for the manned space program. Goldman is a familiar face for hundreds of Northshore residents who... (SLIDELL)---The Slidell Police Department has released its response reports for Thursday, November 20. Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: November 20, 2008: Damon D. Caliste, age 35 of 16441 South Harrells Ferry Rd. Baton Rouge, LA Darien P. Hinkel, age 36 of 16441 South Harrells Ferry Rd Apt 5202 Bat... (HAMMOND)---Information gathered from sources led narcotics agents with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office to set up a sting operation where two men from Hammond were arrested on various drug charges. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that 35-year-old Keith James Wood has been charged with resisting arrest, attempting to distribute crack cocaine, and conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine. He adds that 22-year-old Lavell R...
(NEW ORLEANS)---The ACLU of Louisiana says that a recent ruling from St. Tammany School Supt. Gayle Sloan is a victory for a Native American child who wanted to wear his long hair in a braid, even though school policy required him to cut the hair. ACLU officials say that Supt. Sloan originally ruled that the child, five-year-old Curtis Harjo, would have to wear his long hair in a bun to be able to continue going to Florida Avenue Eleme...
(SLIDELL)---An alert citizen in a hospital parking lot, coupled with dogged determination on the part of detectives investigating a series of burglaries, led to the arrest of a Pearl River man in connection with numerous burglaries over a ten-month period, according to the Slidell Police Department. Slidell Police Capt. Kevin Foltz reports that 39-year-old Michael Scott Nelson has been charged with 17 counts of simple burglary and a si... (SLIDELL)---The Slidell Police Department has released its response reports for Wednesday, November 19. Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: November 18th, 2008: Michael S. Nelson, age 39 of 292 Doe Run, Pearl River, LA Sherri l. Heim, age 25 of 56705 Bosworth Street, Slidell, LA (SLIDELL)---The Slidell Police Department has released its response reports for Tuesday, November 18. Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: November 17th, 2008: Bradley Schambach, age 19 of 1423 Cherry Street, Slidell, LA Rene M Richard, age 42 of 1012 Oak Cove, Lacombe, LA (HAMMOND)---Officials with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office say they've arrested a Hammond man in connection with a series of burglaries and a possible home invasion in the Old Covington Highway area of Hammond. Tangiphoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that 20-year-old Donny McKay could be responsible for at least six burglaries that occurred in the early-morning hours of Monday, October 20. The sheriff says that detectiv... (PONCHATOULA)---The Ponchatoula Police Department is asking the public's help as their search continues for two black males who robbed employees of a local fast-food restaurant at gunpoint. The armed robbery occurred at around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 16, at a drive-in restaurant located on West Pine Street. Ponchatoula Police Chief Bry Layrisson reports that witnesses told officers that the suspects entered the business... (AMITE)--- Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office deputies are asking for the public's help in their search for a couple of business burglary suspects, one of whom has been identified. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards says deputies are looking for 26-year-old Herman L. Johnson, Jr., of Ponchatoula on burglary, forgery, and monetary instrument abuse charges after an apparent business burglary that occurred on Monday, October 20. Sh...
(COVINGTON)---Covington Police are reminding drivers near the intersection of U. S. 190 and the U. S. 190 bypass that traffic may be rather heavy near that intersection after a weekend accident between a St. Tammany Parish fire truck and a pickup truck damaged traffic signals. The accident happened shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 16, at the U. S. 190 and U. S. 190 bypass. Covington Police Major Jack West reports that a St... (SLIDELL)---The Slidell Police Department has released its response reports for Monday, November 17. Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: November 14, 2008: Michael P. Lee, age 27 of 1000 Concord Loop Lot 144 Pearl River, LA
(COVINGTON)---The daily traffic jams along LA 21 between I-12 and Covington should be lessening a bit as construction improvements are entering a new phase, according to St. Tammany Parish officials. They say that a left turn lane from northbound LA 21 onto Bootlegger Road is back in place and paddles are being installed at the off ramp of I-12. The effort comes as construction continues to widen the highway and make improvements from... (HAMMOND)---State Police officials report that a Hammond man has been arrested in connection with a case where he allegedly tried to use his dead brother's identity to obtain a social security card. State Police TFC Louis Calato says that Gerald E. Phelps, no age available, has been charged with identity theft and filing false public records. The incident occurred on Monday, November 3, at the Social Security office in Hammond.... (SLIDELL)---The Slidell Police Department has released its response reports for Friday, November 14. Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: November 13th, 2008: Justin Burke, age 17 of 222 S. Queen Drive, Slidell, LA Latricia Robinson, age 30 of 1738 W Hall Avenue, Sl...
(AMITE)---The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in apprehending three armed suspects who entered a residence and robbed the victims at gunpoint. It happened at around 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, in the 55100 block of Old U.S. 51 in Tangipahoa Parish. Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that the victims told deputies that they heard a loud noise at the front door and were confronted in the... (PONCHATOULA)---The Ponchatoula Police Department has released its response reports for Thursday, November 13. Ponchatoula Police Chief Bry Layrisson released the following information: The following individuals were arrested in Ponchatoula and charged as follows: 1. James P. Jewell, 22, of 38190 Raiford Lane, 6 counts of failure to appear. (PONCHATOULA)---A community-wide effort in Ponchatoula to upgrade the police department's capabilities to fight drugs and violent crime has led to the addition of a new canine unit to the city's police force, according to the Ponchatoula Police Department. Ponchatoula Police Chief Bry Layrisson says the new K-9 unit features two trained and certified dual-purpose dogs, certified officers, and state-of-the-art support equipment.
(SLIDELL)---Slidell officials say that improvements to drainage facilities and tougher building codes have led the federal government to improve the city's overall flood classification. The bottom line, according to Mayor Ben Morris, is that some residents could see a drop in their flood insurance premiums. Mayor Morris says that the previous rating of Class 9 has now been improved to a Class 8 in the system used by the Natio... (SLIDELL)---The Slidell Police Department has released its response reports for Thursday, November 13. Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: November 12th, 2008: Chad J. Moore, age 23 of 711 Walnut Street, Slidell, LA Byron M. Tyler Jr., age 34 of 220 S. Queens, Slidell, LA
(SUN)---The identity of the Oklahoma woman who was shot and killed in an apparent Ku Klux Klan initiation ritual has been released by the St. Tammany Parish Coroner's Office. St. Tammany Coroner Peter Galvan says that 43-year-old Cynthia C. Lynch of Tulsa was identified as the victim through help from immediate family members, along with forensic findings and past medical records. Sheriff Jack Strain said on Tuesday, November 1...
(AMITE)---The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is requesting the public's help in locating three suspects wanted in connection with issuing worthless checks and other violations. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards says that 37-year-old Angela Marie Randall Walls of Roseland is wanted on one count of issuing worthless checks, and on warrants for 12 counts of issuing worthless checks, two counts of issuing worthless checks on closed acc...
(HAMMOND)---What began as an attempted traffic stop turned into a vehicle pursuit along Hammond streets and the arrest of a Hammond man when he was found to be in possession of drugs and a handgun reported stolen earlier, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that 26-year-old Christopher Cyprian has been charged with possession of stolen property, resisting arrest by flight, and ... (SLIDELL)---The Slidell Police Department has released its response reports for Wednesday, November 12. Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: November 10, 2008: Robert D. Lennon, age 55 432 Vermont St. Buffalo, NY Brian Saucier, age 27 of 219 Intrepid Dr. Slidell, LA (SUN)---The shooting death of an Oklahoma woman, whose body was found along a canal road near Sun, has been linked to an apparent Ku Klux Klan initiation ritual that turned deadly, according to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office. St. Tammany Sheriff Jack Strain reports that eight suspects have been arrested in connection with the case. They include 44-year-old Raymond "Chuck" Foster, who has been charged with second degree murder...
(KENTWOOD)---The Louisiana Humane Society reports that it has found numerous violations during its recent inspection of the town of Kentwood's Dog Shelter. Done as part of its "comprehensive review of all animal sheltering facilities throughout the state", the Humane Society maintains that it found "multiple violations of city and state laws that govern animal shelters". Society officials also assume that the report, appare... (HAMMOND)---An undercover narcotics operation, spearheaded by agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office, has led to the arrest of three suspects and the recovery of numerous drugs and guns, according to the Tangipahoa Sheriff's Office. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that 35-year-old Clarence Walls, Jr., has been charged with possession with the intent to distribute schedule II... (SUN)---More information is expected later today, Tuesday, November 11, surrounding the recovery of a woman's body from a canal near Sun, according to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office. St. Tammany Sheriff Jack Strain says that information gathered in a preliminary investigation indicates that this could become a homicide investigation. He adds that detectives have spoken with a "person of interest". The STSO is expected...
(ALBANY)---The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office reports that an Albany man has been arrested and charged in connection with a case where he allegedly broke into a home and ran when confronted by the resident. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards says that 42-year-old Alvin Ray Patrick has been charged with unauthorized entry into an inhabited dwelling, simple possession of a controlled dangerous substance, and on outstanding warrants ch... (SLIDELL)---The Slidell Police Department has released its response reports for Monday, November 10. Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: November 7th, 2008: Michael S. Clements, age 22 of 23064 Oak Street, Picayune, MS Nicholas E. Smith, age 23 of 80141 N. Willie Road, Folsom, LA (PUMPKIN CENTER)---Two Gretna residents are dead after the motorcycle they were riding slid into the path of a sport utility vehicle near Pumpkin Center in Tangipahoa Parish, according to the Louisiana State Police. State Police TFC Louis Calato reports that 51-year-old Brian C. Braud died later at a local hospital and 55-year-old Evelyn S. Powell was pronounced dead at the scene by an official with the Tangipahoa Parish Coroner's Offi...
(AMITE)---It's that time of the year when officials warn hunters to be careful around other hunters and wild animals, regardless of their size. But this year, Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards is also warning area hunters about the dangers of makeshift methamphetamine labs and sites used to dump meth lab materials. The sheriff warns that since many law enforcement officials have been dismantling meth labs at a rather high rate....
(KENTWOOD)---Louisiana State Police report that a Kentwood man has died as a result of injuries he sustained in a one-vehicle accident in Tangipahoa Parish. State Police TFC Louis Calato says that 25-year-old Jamelle L. Dyson was pronounced dead at the scene by an official with the Tangipahoa Parish Coroner's Office. The accident happened at around 3 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, along LA 1054 near milepost 27.5 in Tangipahoa P... (SLIDELL)---The Slidell Police Department has released its response reports for Friday, November 7. Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: November 6th, 2008: Jason E. Berqez, age 35 of 402 Tanglewood Drive, Slidell, LA Dwight C. Sylvas, age 20 of 62183 N 14th Street, Slidell, LA
(AMITE)---The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a vehicle that was seen in the area of recent burglaries near Kentwood and Tangipahoa. Officials are looking for a maroon, Chevrolet Lumina. They say the vehicle was spotted in the area of several burglaries that took place in the Kentwood and Tangipahoa parts of the parish during the week of October 13. The burglaries occurred betwe... (SLIDELL)---The Slidell Police Department has released its response reports for Thursday, November 6. Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: November 5th, 2008: Alvin J. Ancar Sr., age 51 of 1741 Sullivan, Slidell, LA Therron M. Navarre, age 46 of 58154 West, Slidell, LA (NEW ORLEANS)---U. S. Attorney Jim Letten says that a Franklinton man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being convicted on a federal gun violation. Letten reports that 29-year-old Rechard D. Young not only faces 15 years in prison, but also another five years of supervised release after he pled guilty to being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. The arrest came on December 14, 2007, when Franklinton Poli...
(AMITE)---The Louisiana State Fire Marshal's Office and Amite City Police report that a Roseland man has been arrested in connection with a case where he allegedly set his girlfriend's house on fire while people were still inside. State Fire Marshal officials say that 24-year-old Robert C. Bonds, Jr., has been charged with aggravated arson and numerous traffic violations upon his arrest after a lengthy vehicle pursuit from Amite to Ros...
(HAMMOND)---Two Tangipahoa Parish women have been arrested and deputies are continuing their search for a Hammond man who was able to elude capture as he climbed out of a bedroom window and fled as deputies tried to take him into custody. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that 38-year-old Rodney Paul Grabert remains at-large after successfully eluding deputies after he bolted out of a bedroom window when deputies tried to take ...
(SLIDELL)---It took years and two appeals, but Slidell Mayor Ben Morris reports that FEMA has finally agreed to pay the city some $1.1 million in repair money for Slidell's sewer system that had been damaged by Hurricane Katrina. City officials say that they spent approximately $7.4 million initially in emergency repairs and replacements for sewer lines and drainage systems either clogged or damaged by the storm. Up until the c... (SLIDELL)---The Slidell Police Department has released its response reports for Wednesday, November 5. Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: November 5th, 2008: Carl G. Smartt Jr., age 2791 College Street, Slidell, LA
(MT. HERMON)---A timely phone call to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office from an anonymous informant led a multi-agency task force to arrest the second suspect wanted in connection with an early-Monday morning fire that destroyed a St. Helena Parish high school. The Louisiana State Fire Marshal's Office reports that 30-year-old Steven A. Warren of Mt. Hermon was arrested and charged with arson and burglary. Already in custody on c... (SLIDELL)---The Slidell Police Department has released its response reports for Tuesday, November 4. Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: November 3, 2008:
Reva Jerrell, age 19 of 76200 Carroll Dr. Covington, LA
(AMITE)---The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office says that a suspect, wanted in the early-morning fire that destroyed a St. Helena Parish high school, may be in Tangipahoa Parish and they're asking for the public's help in finding him. Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards says that 30-year-old Steven A. Warren of Mount Hermon is wanted in connection with the five-alarm fire at the St. Helena Central High School in Greensburg. The fire oc...
(PONCHATOULA)---Louisiana State Police report that a Denham Springs man has died as a result of injuries he sustained in a two-vehicle accident along I-55 near Ponchatoula in Tangipahoa Parish. State Police TFC Louis Calato says that 33-year-old Joseph Delatte was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. He adds that the driver of the second vehicle, 44-year-old Frank Deffes III of Harahan was not injured in the accident. <...(SLIDELL)---For the fourth time this year and sixth time in two years, Slidell Police report that they have arrested a Slidell man, this time in connection with a couple of cases where guns, electronics, and medication were stolen. Slidell Police Capt. Kevin Foltz says that 18-year-old Leighton M. Powe, Jr., has been charged with two counts of burglary and two counts of theft of a firearm. Capt. Foltz adds that Powe, Jr., was e...
(COVINGTON)---St. Tammany Parish government officials remind everyone that if they have a question concerning voting locations for the election on Tuesday, November 4, he or she should call the St. Tammany Parish Registrar of Voters. The number to call is 985.809.5500. Officials emphasize that it is hard to predict voter turnout or a potential wait time while standing in line to vote. That's why they recommend bringing chairs and/or ... (SLIDELL)---The Slidell Police Department has released its response reports for Monday, November 3. Chief of Police Freddy Drennan released the following information: October 31, 2008: Gary Louper, age 24 of 901 Old Spanish Trail Apt 7, Slidell, LA Benigno Padilla, age 49 of 901 Old Spanish Trail Apt. 13, Slidell, LA
(KENTWOOD)---Louisiana State Police report that a Kentwood man is dead and a Tangipahoa man has been charged in connection with a single-vehicle accident near Kentwood. State Police TFC Louis Calato reports that 39-year-old Calvin Brumfield has been charged with negligent homicide, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, and careless operation of a motor vehicle in connection with the accident that claimed the life of 37-year-old Kennet... |
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