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Crime, courts, and public safety coverage for Slidell and St. Tammany Parish.
“Scuba Steve” Arrested on Felony Impersonation Charge After Picayune Festival Incident
PICAYUNE, Mississippi — A man known locally as “Scuba Steve” has been arrested and charged with felony impersonation of a law enforcement officer after an incident during the Spring Street Festival in downtown Picayune, according to police. Authorities say Steve…
Plea Offer Rejected in Slidell Hit-and-Run Case Involving 6-Year-Old Jeremiah Ramirez, WGNO Reports
Connie Estes, 40, was expected to resolve the case this week, but a proposed plea deal was rejected, pushing the case back toward trial. Editor’s note: The next paragraph is general background on plea deals, not reporting on this case.…
Heavily armed man arrested near Trump golf course in California
A 36 year old man was arrested near Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles after deputies say he was walking through the area with multiple weapons. Authorities identified the suspect as Sean Steiner. He was reportedly seen running through traffic…
Louisiana Task Force Makes Arrests in Shreveport Online Predator Operation
A coordinated operation targeting online predators in North Louisiana has led to multiple arrests, with more expected. According to the Office of the Louisiana Attorney General, the Louisiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force recently partnered with the Shreveport Police…
Trial delayed in Slidell hit and run case that took child’s life
Slidell — The trial for Connie Estes, the woman accused in the hit and run that killed 6 year old Jeremiah Ramirez, has been pushed back again. Jury selection was expected to begin Monday, but that did not happen. At…
Bicyclist Killed in Early Morning Hit and Run in St. Tammany
A 24 year old man was killed after being struck in a hit and run crash in St. Tammany Parish, and State Police are now searching for the driver responsible. According to investigators, the crash happened around 12:30 a.m. on…
Slidell Man Booked on Multiple Serious Charges
A Slidell man has been taken into custody following a series of serious charges, including violent offenses. Sidney Guttuso, 37, was booked on April 11, 2026. The charges listed against him include: Domestic Abuse Battery (Dangerous Weapon) Domestic Abuse Battery/Strangulation…
Smoke and Flames Break Out at Slidell Linen Facility Saturday Morning
A commercial laundry building in Slidell was the scene of a fire early Saturday, drawing a response from local firefighters and sending thick smoke into the air. Crews with St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 1 were dispatched to Dirty…
Slidell Doctor Avoids Prison After Millions in Medicare Fraud Claims
A Slidell area physician has been sentenced in federal court after admitting to his role in a scheme that generated millions in fraudulent Medicare billing. Dr. Robert Tassin received a sentence of probation instead of prison time following an April…
Second Man Sentenced in Brutal Killing of Slidell Woman Remembered as a Beloved Member of the Community
A second man has now been sentenced in connection with the killing of a Slidell woman whose death shocked both sides of Lake Pontchartrain. According to court records, 38 year old Cody Matthews was handed a 40 year prison sentence…