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Crime, courts, and public safety coverage for Slidell and St. Tammany Parish.
Covington Police: Missing Teen Jeremi Lee Brock Jr. Found Safe
The Covington Police Department says missing teenager Jeremi Lee Brock Jr. has been found safe. Police had been asking for the public’s help locating Brock, who was last seen in the Covington area on July 4, 2026, around 11 p.m.…
Slidell Man Killed in Marion County Crash
A Slidell man was killed Friday night in a two-vehicle crash in Marion County, Mississippi. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the crash happened just before 10:00 p.m. on July 3 at the intersection of U.S. Highway 98 and Ward…
Mother Arrested After Toddler Hospitalized With Dangerous Blood Alcohol Level
A Baton Rouge mother has been arrested after her 14-month-old son was hospitalized with a blood alcohol content of 0.305%, a level considered life-threatening. According to investigators, 27-year-old Genesis Harrell called 911 on May 18 after noticing her son was…
Body of Missing Arkansas Man Recovered From Lake Isabel Farm
The body of Wade Jones, 80, of Arkansas, has been recovered from Lake Isabel Farm in Washington Parish following an extensive search. Authorities had been searching the area after Jones reportedly went missing in the water. The recovery was made…
Louisiana Supreme Court Halts Criminal Case Against Attorney General Liz Murrill
The Louisiana Supreme Court has put a stop, at least for now, to the criminal case against Attorney General Liz Murrill, halting proceedings just one day after an Orleans Parish grand jury indicted her on 16 felony counts. The charges,…
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill Indicted, Bond Set at $400,000
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has been indicted by an Orleans Parish grand jury on 16 felony counts, with a judge setting her bond at $400,000. As of Thursday evening, there has been no confirmation that Murrill has been arrested…
Orleans Parish Grand Jury Reportedly Investigating Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill
An Orleans Parish grand jury is reportedly investigating whether Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill committed a criminal offense related to letters she sent to New Orleans city leaders during a dispute over changes to the city’s court system. According to…
Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office PIO Arrested for Second-Offense DWI While Driving Patrol Unit
The public information officer for the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office has been arrested on allegations of driving while intoxicated while behind the wheel of a department-issued vehicle. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office, Donovan Jackson was taken into custody…
NOPD Chief Highlights Crime Drop as Multi-Agency Public Safety Effort Continues
New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick says crime continues to decline across the city, citing proactive policing efforts and recent enforcement operations targeting repeat offenders. The reduction in crime, however, has come during a period of significant cooperation between multiple…
City of Covington Employee Dies While Trying to Save Grandchild in Bayou Lacombe
A City of Covington employee lost his life Wednesday evening after jumping into Bayou Lacombe in an attempt to rescue his granddaughter. According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred near Lake Road after the young girl…