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Crime, courts, and public safety coverage for Slidell and St. Tammany Parish.
Bolo: Missing Children – Louisiana
Law enforcement is actively searching for two missing children out of Catahoula Parish. Missing: Autumn Carlisle, 7 years old Chyain Carlisle, 15 years old They were last seen around 10:30 PM on May 3 at their home on Gasline Road…
Driver Arrested After Crash and Attempted Escape Ends in Second Wreck
A series of bad decisions led to a chaotic scene in Slidell, where a driver was taken into custody after causing multiple crashes. Slidell Police Department says the incident began when the driver caused a crash. Instead of staying at…
Federal Indictment Filed Against Metairie Pastor in Fraud Case
A Metairie pastor is now facing federal charges after authorities say he illegally accessed funds tied to a business account over several years. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 56-year-old Dale Sanders of Kenner has been indicted on eleven…
Teen Grazed By Gunfire In Slidell McDonald’s Parking Lot
A 17-year-old was shot Friday afternoon in a McDonald’s parking lot in Slidell near Voters Road and Old Spanish Trail. Multiple 911 calls came in reporting gunfire. When it was over, the teen had suffered a graze wound to the…
Slidell Woman Booked Again, Ongoing Sentence Explains Repeat Jail Entries
A Slidell woman was booked into jail again over the weekend, drawing attention from those who have seen her name appear multiple times in local records. According to records from the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, 40-year-old Leann Simon was…
Two Sentenced to Prison in Deadly St. Tammany Fentanyl Overdose Case
A fatal overdose in St. Tammany Parish has now resulted in two prison sentences, closing a case that investigators say shows just how deadly fentanyl has become in the area. The victim, 26-year-old Dustin Banks, was found dead in December…
BOLO: Authorities Searching for Silver Toyota Tacoma in Animal Cruelty Investigation
Washington Parish deputies are actively investigating a disturbing incident after a truck was reportedly seen dragging a dog along a roadway on Thursday afternoon. According to the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 3:40 p.m. on 7 Mile…
Madisonville Man Arrested After Road Rage Incident Involving Racial Slurs Turns Violent
A Madisonville man is facing multiple charges following a road rage encounter that escalated into violence and an alleged assault on a deputy. According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened Tuesday evening around 5 p.m. on…
Pearl River Man Sentenced to Life for 2023 Slidell Beach Stabbing
A violent attack at the North Beach in Slidell has now ended with a life sentence in court. A Pearl River man, Joshua Michael Delaughter, has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of attempted second degree murder…
Slidell Pair Facing Charges After Medicaid Investigation
A multi-year investigation has led to the arrest of two Slidell residents accused of improperly receiving government assistance. State investigators say the couple allegedly received tens of thousands of dollars in Medicaid benefits they weren’t entitled to, with the total…