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Crime, courts, and public safety coverage for Slidell and St. Tammany Parish.
Mother Accused Of Shooting Man During Fight Involving Teen Daughters
A Baton Rouge woman has been arrested after police say a dispute involving multiple teenage girls escalated into a shooting that left a young man with life-altering injuries. According to investigators, the incident occurred during the early morning hours of…
Attorney General Liz Murrill Announces 24-Bill Legislative Package
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced the successful passage of a 24-bill legislative package at the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session, describing the measures as a major effort to strengthen public safety, support crime victims,…
Man Allegedly Attacked by St. Tammany Sheriff Speaks Out as State Investigation Continues
MADISONVILLE, La. — The man who claims he was attacked by St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith inside a popular Madisonville restaurant last week is now publicly sharing his account of what happened as state investigators review the incident. Bobby…
Karmelo Anthony Convicted In Fatal Texas Track Meet Stabbing Of Austin Metcalf
Update: Anthony was convicted on June 9. The text below is the original report from the first week of jury selection. Jury selection is underway in the first-degree murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, the Texas teenager accused of fatally stabbing…
Pearl River Couple Arrested After Drug Investigation Reveals Neglected Animals and Unsafe Living Conditions for Children
An anonymous tip regarding alleged drug activity in the Pearl River area led to the arrest of two residents and the removal of multiple animals and children from a local home. On May 19, detectives with the St. Tammany Parish…
Louisiana Moves to Increase Penalties for Students Who Assault Teachers
Update: According to the Louisiana Legislature’s bill record, the House passed HB 283 98-0 on April 8, the Senate passed it 34-0 with amendments on May 19, the House concurred 98-0 on May 26, and Gov. Jeff Landry signed it…
22 Arrested in Ongoing Child Predator Operation Led by Covington Police
COVINGTON — The Covington Police Department announced that 22 individuals have been arrested since January 2026 as part of an ongoing child predator operation conducted by the department’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit. The operation was conducted in conjunction with…
Gonzales Teen’s Legacy Lives On Through Organ Donation
PRAIRIEVILLE — A 20-year-old Gonzales resident has died following injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash Saturday morning in Ascension Parish. According to Louisiana State Police, the crash happened shortly before 7 a.m. on Highway 73 near Duplessis Road. Investigators say…
Man Arrested After Pursuit Linked to Alleged Shooting at Officers in Slidell
A man wanted on parole violations related to previous sex offense convictions was arrested Friday following a police pursuit that ended at a Red Roof Inn in Port Allen. According to authorities, Charles Mangrum was taken into custody and charged…
New Louisiana Law Creates Penalties for Marijuana Use Near Schools
BATON ROUGE — A new Louisiana law set to take effect on August 1 will impose additional penalties on individuals convicted of smoking marijuana within 2,000 feet of school property, including college campuses. House Bill 568, authored by State Rep.…