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Ponchatoula Man Arrested After Two People Thrown From Moving Truck, Deputies Say
ROBERT, La. — An 18-year-old Ponchatoula man has been arrested following an early-morning crash that left two people seriously injured in the Robert area, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 5 a.m. on August 2 to…
Slidell Man Faces 500 Counts In Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation
SLIDELL, La. — A Slidell man is facing 500 criminal counts after investigators say they uncovered hundreds of files depicting the sexual abuse of children on electronic devices at his home. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced that agents with…
St. Tammany Parish Council Approves Controversial Rezoning That Could Pave Way For Roughly 800 Homes
The St. Tammany Parish Council approved two controversial rezoning requests Thursday night that could pave the way for roughly 800 new homes in the Covington area, despite significant opposition from nearby residents. The properties are located around Ronald Reagan Highway…
Wisconsin Man Charged After Police Allegedly Used Flock Cameras To Track His Trip To Michigan
A Wisconsin man is facing a marijuana possession charge after police allegedly used Flock license plate reader cameras to monitor his travel into Michigan, where recreational marijuana is legal, and then stopped him after he returned to Wisconsin. According to…
Federal Judge In Mississippi Rules Cell Tower Data Searches Violate Fourth Amendment
A federal judge in Mississippi has ruled that so-called “tower dump” warrants violate the Fourth Amendment, a decision that could have significant implications for how law enforcement obtains cellphone location information during criminal investigations. U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves ruled…
New Orleans Police Officer Accused Of Stealing More Than $111,000 Through Payroll Fraud
A New Orleans Police Department officer has been arrested following a joint investigation that authorities say uncovered more than $111,000 in fraudulent overtime payments. Louisiana State Police announced Friday that 39-year-old Senior Police Officer Brandon Coleman was arrested following an…
Project Anchor: Is August 12, 2026, Just Another Day… Or Something Much Bigger?
A conspiracy theory known as Project Anchor has taken social media by storm, claiming that Earth could temporarily lose gravity for approximately about seven seconds on August 12, 2026. While there is no verified scientific evidence supporting the claim, it…
Abita Springs Man Killed in Head-On Crash on U.S. 190 in St. Tammany Parish
A 50-year-old Abita Springs man was killed Wednesday night after a head-on crash on U.S. Highway 190 near Rapatel Street in St. Tammany Parish, according to Louisiana State Police. Troopers said the crash happened at approximately 10:40 p.m. on August…
Two Lafayette Men Arrested After Allegedly Tearing Down Flock Camera
Two Lafayette men have been arrested after police say they intentionally tore down a Flock automated license plate reader camera from the 300 block of East Verot School Road. According to authorities, 33-year-old Lance Jones and 24-year-old Marvell Harris, both…
Meet the Candidates for St. Tammany Parish Sheriff
As qualifying continues, four candidates are seeking to become the next Sheriff of St. Tammany Parish. Each brings a different background and leadership style to the race. Here’s a look at the candidates and their law enforcement experience. 🔹 Daniel…