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St. Tammany Arrests
Arrests in St. Tammany Parish, newest first, from official law enforcement sources only. Search by name or words, charge, agency, community or date. Earlier days stay searchable. This page updates automatically.
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Arrests announced by St. Tammany law enforcement agencies in their official news releases.
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Monday, September 21, 2026
A delivery driver has been arrested after he sent a sexually explicit photo to a customer after dropping off a grocery order.
James Chenoweth, 32, of Franklinton, was arrested after he sent an unsolicited sexually explicit photograph via text message to a St. Tammany woman after delivering her grocery order Friday (Sept. 18) night.
Friday, September 18, 2026
- Official releaseFormer Correctional Officer Arrested
A former St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s correctional officer has been arrested after striking an inmate at the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center.
Jamyranesha Williams, 24, was terminated after admitting Thursday (Sept. 17) night to a supervisor that she hit an inmate who had been taunting her.
Friday, August 21, 2026
A federal officer was arrested Friday (August 21) morning after he entered his ex-girlfriend’s Covington-area apartment without permission.
Thomas Bailey, 58, of Lecompte, was arrested by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office and taken into custody. He will be booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center for one count of L.R.S. 14:62.3 Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling.
Friday, August 14, 2026
A Covington-area man has been arrested for murder after it was determined he sold the fentanyl that resulted in the death of a woman last year.
In September 2025, detectives with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit were called in to investigate the suspicious death of a 28-year-old Bush-area woman. During the investigation, it was learned the woman had died of a fentanyl overdose.
Monday, August 10, 2026
What began as an investigation into a shoplifting incident at a Covington-area retail store resulted in two people being arrested on drug and weapons charges.
The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office was notified Saturday (August 8) after a man was observed “swapping tags” while checking out at a Covington-area home improvement store. Through their investigation, deputies identified the man as Garrett Boucvalt (DOB 10/27/1987), and a warrant was issued for his arrest for L.R.S. 14:68.7 – Receipts and Universal Product Code Labels; Unlawful Acts.
An employee of an outside vendor that provides commissary services at the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center was arrested last week after an investigation revealed she was bringing illegal contraband into the facility.
Tinaja Taylor (DOB 4/11/2002) was arrested Thursday (August 6) on two counts of L.R.S. 14:402 Taking Contraband to and From a Penal Facility.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- Official releaseSlidell Man Arrested Following Joint Investigation; Volatile Materials Safely Removed from Residence
***Slidell Man Arrested Following Joint Investigation; Volatile Materials Safely Removed from Residence***
A Slidell man was arrested Wednesday (Aug. 5) following a joint investigation by the FBI and the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office that resulted in the execution of a federal search warrant at a duplex in the 3100 block of City Drive in Slidell.
Friday, July 24, 2026
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.
Thursday, July 23, 2026
A man wanted in connection with a New Orleans murder was taken into custody early Thursday morning (July 23) in the Slidell area.
Members of the U.S. Marshals E/LA New Orleans Fugitive Task Force arrested Dennis Stewart (DOB 1/30/2005), who was wanted by the New Orleans Police Department for second-degree murder. Stewart was located at a residence in the Huntwyck neighborhood.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
- Official releaseArrest Made Following Monday Afternoon Shooting
Detectives with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit have arrested a man in connection with a shooting that occurred Monday (July 20) afternoon in the 4300 block of Birch Street near Slidell.
STPSO patrol deputies and detectives were dispatched Monday afternoon to a property in the 4300 block of Birch Street after receiving a report that a man had been shot.
Friday, July 10, 2026
Friday, June 26, 2026
- Official releaseSTPSO Narcotics Investigation Nets Drugs, Guns and Two Arrests
Crack cocaine, pills, illegal firearms and a ballistic vest were seized from a Slidell-area home as part of an investigation into crack cocaine distribution.
Detectives with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Narcotics Unit, with assistance from the STPSO SWAT Team and Louisiana Probation and Parole, concluded an investigation this week into the distribution of crack cocaine from a Slidell-area residence.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
- Official releaseSTPSO Detectives Arrest Suspected Crack Cocaine Dealer
An investigation into crack cocaine distribution led to the arrest of a Slidell-area man earlier this week and the seizure of illegal narcotics and cash.
Detectives with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit and Proactive Enforcement Unit concluded an investigation into crack cocaine distribution with the execution of a search warrant Tuesday (June 23) at the residence of 62-year-old Bobby Odom in the 3000 block of East Hillcrest Drive in Slidell.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
- Official releaseSTPSO Detectives Make Arrests in Series of Vehicle Burglaries; Remind Residents to Lock Vehicles and Remove Valuables
Detectives with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office Burglary Unit are reminding residents to remove valuables from their vehicles and lock their car doors after investigating numerous vehicle burglaries reported throughout the parish this spring and summer.
Working closely with law enforcement agencies in neighboring jurisdictions and out of state, detectives have made two significant arrests that have helped clear many of the vehicle burglaries reported in St. Tammany Parish.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
- Official releaseTraffic Stop Leads to Eight Drug Arrests
Eight people were arrested after a drug distribution operation was uncovered at a Slidell residence following a traffic stop.
On June 2, detectives with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division conducted a traffic stop on a tan Lincoln Town Car in the Pearl River area.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Official releaseCovington-area Man Arrested Following Fatal Shooting of Brother
A Covington-area man was arrested early Saturday (May 16) morning following a fatal shooting at a residence on Highway 1081.
Shortly after 1 a.m., the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from a woman reporting that her uncle had shot her father. A second 911 call was also received from the suspected shooter.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
A Covington-area man was arrested Wednesday (May 6) in connection with the theft of a motor vehicle.
Detectives with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office Property Crimes Division initiated an investigation after being contacted by an individual who reported purchasing a vehicle from Mark Finn of Covington. The individual later discovered the vehicle was possibly stolen while attempting to sell it to a scrap yard. An employee at the facility recognized the vehicle and alerted the buyer to its stolen status.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
A Covington business owner has been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into the illegal distribution of kratom by businesses in St. Tammany Parish.
Detectives with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division launched the investigation after receiving numerous complaints about tobacco shops in the parish allegedly selling kratom.
Monday, May 4, 2026
A Mandeville-area traffic stop resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs and firearms.
Detectives with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office Proactive Enforcement Unit conducted a traffic stop on a gray 2003 Volkswagen Passat on April 30. During the stop, a search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of approximately 271 Tapentadol tablets, one marijuana blunt, two 9mm pistols, and $1,053 in cash.
Checked automatically; last checked Thu, Oct 1, 2026 at 5:41 pm. Each listing links to the agency's own record.