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Crime, courts, and public safety coverage for Slidell and St. Tammany Parish.
Unauthorized Alert Sent After Slidell Fire Account Compromised, Police Investigating
The Slidell Police Department is investigating after an unauthorized alert was sent out from a compromised account tied to St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 1. According to officials, the issue started Wednesday night when a fire department employee’s account…
Man Arrested in Louisiana Gold Scam That Nearly Cost Victim $800,000
A major scam operation targeting elderly residents in Louisiana has been stopped after authorities arrested a man accused of trying to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars in gold. Investigators say 25-year-old Nigam Bhatt traveled from New Jersey to Tangipahoa…
St. Tammany School Employee Arrested After Alleged Incident Involving Special Needs Student
COVINGTON, La. — A St. Tammany Parish school employee has been arrested following an incident involving a child with special needs, raising concerns among parents and the local community. According to court records, 44-year-old Marsha Ernest was taken into custody…
Louisiana Man Sentenced to Prison and Surgical Castration in Child Sex Abuse Case
A man in North Louisiana has been sentenced to 45 years in prison along with surgical castration after pleading guilty to serious sexual offenses involving a child. According to authorities, Zachary Dewayne Doolittle, 40, entered a guilty plea in Bossier…
Two Arrested After Violent Retaliation in Biloxi Puppy Death Case
A disturbing chain of events in Biloxi has led to two men being taken into custody after police say an act of violence was carried out in response to the reported killing of a puppy. According to investigators, the situation…
Remains Found In Suitcases In Palm Bay, Florida Identified; 19-Year-Old Suspect Charged
A shocking discovery in Palm Bay, Florida is raising serious questions after human remains found inside abandoned suitcases were identified as 28 year old Colie Lee Daniel. Daniel, who was a registered sex offender, had been reported missing before his…
Head-On Crash in Washington Parish Leaves Two Dead
A crash in Washington Parish claimed the lives of two people Friday afternoon, according to Louisiana State Police. Troopers say the crash happened around 1:20 p.m. on Highway 21 near Lon Miley Road. A vehicle traveling south crossed into the…
Slidell Man Arrested on Multiple Charges Including Aggravated Assault with a Firearm
A Slidell man was arrested on April 3, 2026, following an incident that led to several serious charges, according to booking records. Darius Montgomery, 22, was booked by the Slidell Police Department and remains in custody with bond amounts to…
Northshore Woman Sentenced to 25 Years in Lacombe Killing After Pleading Guilty
A 23 year old Northshore woman has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for her role in the 2023 killing of Juwarren Martin in Lacombe. Megan Ayanna Coleman pleaded guilty to manslaughter and obstruction of justice in connection with…
Jackson County Deputy Killed in Line of Duty While Responding to Disturbance
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its own after Deputy Michael Jimerson was killed in the line of duty late Tuesday night. According to an official press release, deputies were dispatched around 11 p.m.…