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Crime, courts, and public safety coverage for Slidell and St. Tammany Parish.
Couple Climbs Empire State Building, Unfurls Peace Banner Before High-Altitude Proposal
A daredevil couple climbed to the top of New York City’s iconic Empire State Building on Wednesday, where they unfurled a large banner promoting peace. The banner displayed the message: “When the power of love beats the love of power,…
Police Pursuit Ends in Officer-Involved Shooting Near Treasure Bay Casino
A police pursuit that began in Gulfport ended Wednesday afternoon in Biloxi with an officer-involved shooting near Treasure Bay Casino on Highway 90. According to authorities, Gulfport Police were pursuing a suspect driving a U-Haul truck when the chase crossed…
Hammond Police Officer Indicted in Federal Witness Retaliation Case Tied to Cockfighting Investigation
A Hammond police officer has been federally indicted after prosecutors accused him of using his position in law enforcement to retaliate against an informant connected to a Mississippi cockfighting investigation. According to federal court records, 37-year-old Denver Keith Golmon is…
Delinquent St. Tammany Property Tax List to Be Published Ahead of July 29 Tax Lien Auction
The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced that its annual list of properties with unpaid 2025 property taxes will be published in the July 15 edition of The St. Tammany Farmer and posted online ahead of this year’s tax…
Baton Rouge Man Arrested Following Undercover Child Exploitation Investigation
A Baton Rouge man is behind bars after authorities say he was arrested during an undercover investigation targeting the online exploitation of children. According to the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, 33-year-old Evan Graves was taken into custody on Monday, June…
St. Tammany Parish Council Sets November Special Election for Sheriff
The St. Tammany Parish Council has officially voted to hold a special election in November to fill the sheriff’s office following the resignation of Randy Smith. The resolution passed with a 12-0 vote, with one council member absent and one…
STPSO to Increase Patrols on Roads and Waterways During Fourth of July Weekend
If you’re planning to celebrate Independence Day with family and friends, expect to see a larger law enforcement presence across St. Tammany Parish. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office announced it will have additional deputies on patrol from July 2…
Special Election for St. Tammany Sheriff Appears to Be Taking Shape as November 2026 Vote Expected
The timeline for selecting St. Tammany Parish’s next sheriff is beginning to come into focus, although nothing has been officially finalized just yet. Since Sheriff Randy Smith’s resignation, there has been widespread speculation about when voters would head to the…
Two Inmates Stabbed Inside Orleans Parish Jail, Housing Unit Searched for Contraband
Two inmates were injured after a stabbing inside the Orleans Parish Jail on Sunday, prompting a large-scale security response from the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office. According to jail officials, the two inmates were attacked with a homemade weapon inside a…
Crack Cocaine Investigation in Slidell Ends With Two Arrests, Guns, Drugs and Body Armor Seized
A narcotics investigation targeting suspected crack cocaine distribution in the Slidell area has resulted in two arrests after St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives, assisted by the SWAT Team and Louisiana Probation and Parole, executed a search warrant at a…