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Crime, courts, and public safety coverage for Slidell and St. Tammany Parish.
Third Suspect Turns Himself In After Slidell McDonald’s Shooting
Syncere Givens, 19, has turned himself in, according to the Slidell Police Department, following the announcement of arrest warrants for suspects connected to a shooting at a Slidell McDonald’s. Slidell Police had announced arrest warrants for Justin Barthelemy, 20, Eric…
Covington Area Man Arrested On Vehicle Theft, Drug Charges
A Covington area man was arrested Wednesday in connection with the reported theft of a motor vehicle and additional drug related charges. According to authorities, detectives began investigating after a person reported purchasing a vehicle from 56 year old Mark…
New Orleans Man Facing Child Exploitation Charges After Traveling To Meet Who He Believed Was A Minor
A New Orleans man is facing multiple child exploitation related charges after Louisiana State Police say he traveled to what he believed was a meeting with a juvenile before being taken into custody. According to Louisiana State Police, investigators with…
Causeway Bridge Reopens After Mandeville Carjacking Suspect Rescued From Water
Causeway Bridge southbound lanes have reopened after a Mandeville carjacking suspect was rescued from the water Wednesday morning following a police pursuit. According to Causeway Police, the incident began with a reported carjacking in Mandeville before the suspect drove onto…
Three Dead In Hantavirus Outbreak Aboard Dutch Cruise Ship MV Hondius
Three people have died and several others have become seriously ill aboard the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius during what health officials believe is a hantavirus outbreak in the Atlantic Ocean. The ship, which was carrying around 150 passengers and…
Man Pleads Guilty To 2022 Murders Of Father Otis Young And Ruth Prats In Covington
A St. Tammany Parish man accused in the 2022 killings of Father Otis Young and Ruth Prats has pleaded guilty to two counts of first degree murder and one count of obstruction of justice, according to District Attorney J. Collin…
Trial Date Set In Deadly Slidell Hit-And-Run Case Involving 6-Year-Old
A trial date has now been set for a Slidell woman accused in the hit-and-run death of a 6 year old boy. According to reports, 40 year old Connie Estes is scheduled to go to trial on September 14, with…
Heavy Law Enforcement Presence at Northshore Square Mall
Residents noticing a heavy law enforcement presence at Northshore Square Mall should be aware that this is a planned training exercise, not an emergency. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office says SWAT and academy trainees are currently using the mall…
Slidell police are actively searching for four suspects following a robbery that left the victim badly beaten.
The incident happened near Ducksworth Park, where officers responded and began investigating. The victim suffered significant injuries during the attack and was treated by emergency responders. Police say they are looking for four black males, believed to be in their…
Covington-Area Man, 43, Booked On Domestic Abuse Battery Charge
A 43-year-old man identified as Jesse Carlin was booked into the St. Tammany Parish Jail on May 3, 2026, on a charge of domestic abuse battery. According to jail records, bond has not yet been set and will be determined…