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Crime, courts, and public safety coverage for Slidell and St. Tammany Parish.
Dozens of Animals Found Living in Unsafe Conditions at St. Bernard Parish Property
A St. Bernard Parish woman was arrested after authorities discovered dozens of animals allegedly living in dangerous and unhealthy conditions at a residence in the 1700 block of Robert Drive. According to the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office, investigators executed…
Lacombe Narcotics Investigation Leads To Massive Drug And Weapons Seizure
A narcotics investigation in Lacombe has resulted in a massive drug and weapons seizure after detectives with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence on Erindale Drive. According to authorities, detectives with the STPSO…
Brother Fatally Shot Following Altercation on Highway 1081
A Covington area man was arrested early Saturday morning after authorities say he fatally shot his brother during an altercation at a residence on Highway 1081. According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called shortly after 1…
Large Juvenile Party in Lakeshore Villages Leads to Multiple Arrests
The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office responded late Saturday night to reports of a large gathering involving juveniles in the Lakeshore Villages community near Slidell. According to authorities, deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 6600 block of Delta…
Alexandria Father Arrested After 4-Year-Old Son Killed In Accidental Shooting
A Louisiana father has been arrested after authorities say his four year old son died in an accidental shooting involving a stolen handgun in Alexandria. According to the Alexandria Police Department, the incident happened the night of May 9, 2026,…
St. Tammany Parish Grand Jury Indicts Two Men in Separate Child Sexual Assault Cases
St. Tammany Parish District Attorney Collin Sims announced that a grand jury has returned indictments against two men accused in separate cases involving victims under the age of 13. According to the District Attorney’s Office, 33 year old Vernon Lee…
New Orleans Man Arrested In Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation
Agents with the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation have arrested a 26 year old New Orleans man following an investigation into the alleged distribution of child sexual abuse material through an online messaging application. According to the Attorney General’s Office, the…
Georgia Man Killed In St. Tammany Parish Crash Friday Morning
Louisiana State Police say a 26 year old man from Snellville, Georgia lost his life Friday morning in a crash in St. Tammany Parish near Covington. According to investigators, the crash happened on Highway 21. Details surrounding exactly what led…
Slidell Woman Reported Missing After Leaving Tangipahoa Recovery Center
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a missing woman who may be in distress after leaving a recovery facility in Hammond. Authorities say 30 year old Nicole Middleton of Slidell walked away from the…
STPSO Encouraging Safe Travel And Boating As Memorial Day Weekend Approaches
As Memorial Day weekend approaches and the unofficial start of summer begins, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to prioritize safety both on the roads and on local waterways. Sheriff Randy Smith announced that the STPSO will…