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Crime, courts, and public safety coverage for Slidell and St. Tammany Parish.
Police Used Flock Cameras To Track Wisconsin Man Across State Lines Before Marijuana Search
A Wisconsin criminal case is drawing new attention to the growing controversy surrounding Flock automated license plate reader cameras after investigators reportedly used the system to track a man’s movements across state lines and used his travel history as part…
Louisiana State Police Seize More Than 1,200 Pounds Of Suspected Marijuana During Three Traffic Stops
Louisiana State Police say proactive enforcement efforts by Troop F resulted in three major drug seizures involving more than 1,200 pounds of suspected marijuana, additional suspected narcotics, firearms and thousands of dollars in cash. According to Louisiana State Police, troopers…
ICE Says Every Field Officer Expected To Have Body Camera By End Of August
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it is on track to equip every officer and agent working in the field with a body-worn camera by the end of August, marking a significant expansion of the agency’s body camera program. ICE…
Juvenile Suspects Flee Into Woods After Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Near Hammond
HAMMOND, La. — Two juveniles remain at large after a stolen vehicle pursuit ended in a crash north of Hammond on Saturday, according to the Hammond Police Department. Police said officers initially attempted to stop a vehicle near Cherry Street…
Ponchatoula Man Arrested After Two People Thrown From Moving Truck, Deputies Say
ROBERT, La. — An 18-year-old Ponchatoula man has been arrested following an early-morning crash that left two people seriously injured in the Robert area, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 5 a.m. on August 2 to…
Slidell Man Faces 500 Counts In Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation
SLIDELL, La. — A Slidell man is facing 500 criminal counts after investigators say they uncovered hundreds of files depicting the sexual abuse of children on electronic devices at his home. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced that agents with…
Wisconsin Man Charged After Police Allegedly Used Flock Cameras To Track His Trip To Michigan
A Wisconsin man is facing a marijuana possession charge after police allegedly used Flock license plate reader cameras to monitor his travel into Michigan, where recreational marijuana is legal, and then stopped him after he returned to Wisconsin. According to…
Federal Judge In Mississippi Rules Cell Tower Data Searches Violate Fourth Amendment
A federal judge in Mississippi has ruled that so-called “tower dump” warrants violate the Fourth Amendment, a decision that could have significant implications for how law enforcement obtains cellphone location information during criminal investigations. U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves ruled…
New Orleans Police Officer Accused Of Stealing More Than $111,000 Through Payroll Fraud
A New Orleans Police Department officer has been arrested following a joint investigation that authorities say uncovered more than $111,000 in fraudulent overtime payments. Louisiana State Police announced Friday that 39-year-old Senior Police Officer Brandon Coleman was arrested following an…
Abita Springs Man Killed in Head-On Crash on U.S. 190 in St. Tammany Parish
A 50-year-old Abita Springs man was killed Wednesday night after a head-on crash on U.S. Highway 190 near Rapatel Street in St. Tammany Parish, according to Louisiana State Police. Troopers said the crash happened at approximately 10:40 p.m. on August…