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Crime, courts, and public safety coverage for Slidell and St. Tammany Parish.
Vehicle Overturns on Sullivan Road, One Person Extricated
Emergency crews responded Monday to a single-vehicle crash on Sullivan Road after a vehicle left the roadway and overturned into a ditch. According to St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 1, firefighters arrived to find the vehicle resting on its…
One Suspect Back In Custody After Escape From Federal Transport Near Ponchatoula
Two Suspects Escape Federal Custody Near Ponchatoula, Massive Search Underway A multi-agency manhunt was underway in the Ponchatoula area after two men escaped from federal custody Monday afternoon. According to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office, the suspects escaped while being…
St. Tammany Woman Booked on Attempted First-Degree Murder of a Police Officer After Deputy Struck by Vehicle
A 26-year-old Destrehan woman is facing an expanded list of charges, including Attempted First-Degree Murder of a Police Officer, after allegedly striking a St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s deputy with her vehicle during an attempted getaway, according to the St. Tammany…
Destrehan Woman Accused of Striking St. Tammany Deputy with Vehicle During Arrest
A 26-year-old Destrehan woman has been arrested after authorities say she struck a St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s deputy with a vehicle while attempting to flee Sunday night near Slidell. According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to…
6-Month-Old Baby Safely Recovered After Babysitter Allegedly Abducts Infant Across State Lines
A 6 month old baby is safe after authorities say 22 year old Jasmine O’Sullivan allegedly abducted the infant, sparking a multistate search that ended Thursday night with the child being safely recovered. According to investigators, O’Sullivan allegedly used the…
Slidell Man Killed in Late Night Livingston Parish Crash
A Slidell man lost his life Friday night after a single vehicle crash in Livingston Parish, according to Louisiana State Police. Troopers said the crash happened shortly after 11 p.m. on July 31 along Louisiana Highway 16 near Ben Fugler…
Picayune Man Arrested In Livingston Parish ICAC Sting After Allegedly Believing He Was Messaging A 15 Year Old Girl
A 39 year old Picayune, Mississippi man has been arrested following an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation conducted by the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office. According to Sheriff Jason Ard, detectives with the agency’s ICAC Task Force launched a proactive…
Slidell Police Investigating Reported Gunfire At Shell Gas Station On Pontchartrain Drive
Slidell Police are investigating an incident involving a firearm being discharged at the Shell gas station on Pontchartrain Drive. According to the Slidell Police Department, officers responded to the scene after reports of gunfire. At this time, information remains limited,…
Livingston Parish Copper Theft Investigation Leads To New Animal Abuse Charges
What began as an investigation into the theft of thousands of pounds of AT&T copper wire has now led to additional felony charges against two Livingston Parish suspects. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, Todd Pearce Jr., 42, and…
Georgia Police Dispatch Supervisor Arrested For Allegedly Misusing Flock Camera System To Track Boyfriend
A Georgia police dispatch supervisor is facing criminal charges after investigators say she improperly used a law enforcement license plate reader system to monitor her boyfriend’s movements. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), 30-year-old Paige Forte, a supervisor…