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Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office PIO Arrested for Second-Offense DWI While Driving Patrol Unit
The public information officer for the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office has been arrested on allegations of driving while intoxicated while behind the wheel of a department-issued vehicle. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office, Donovan Jackson was taken into custody…
NOPD Chief Highlights Crime Drop as Multi-Agency Public Safety Effort Continues
New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick says crime continues to decline across the city, citing proactive policing efforts and recent enforcement operations targeting repeat offenders. The reduction in crime, however, has come during a period of significant cooperation between multiple…
City of Covington Employee Dies While Trying to Save Grandchild in Bayou Lacombe
A City of Covington employee lost his life Wednesday evening after jumping into Bayou Lacombe in an attempt to rescue his granddaughter. According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred near Lake Road after the young girl…
Couple Climbs Empire State Building, Unfurls Peace Banner Before High-Altitude Proposal
A daredevil couple climbed to the top of New York City’s iconic Empire State Building on Wednesday, where they unfurled a large banner promoting peace. The banner displayed the message: “When the power of love beats the love of power,…
Police Pursuit Ends in Officer-Involved Shooting Near Treasure Bay Casino
A police pursuit that began in Gulfport ended Wednesday afternoon in Biloxi with an officer-involved shooting near Treasure Bay Casino on Highway 90. According to authorities, Gulfport Police were pursuing a suspect driving a U-Haul truck when the chase crossed…
Tommy Williams Sworn In as New Slidell Police Chief
Tommy Williams has been officially sworn in as the new Chief of Police for the Slidell Police Department. Williams begins this new chapter of leadership and service to the City of Slidell. Update (Oct. 1, 2026): Williams and Mayor Randy…
Hammond Police Officer Indicted in Federal Witness Retaliation Case Tied to Cockfighting Investigation
A Hammond police officer has been federally indicted after prosecutors accused him of using his position in law enforcement to retaliate against an informant connected to a Mississippi cockfighting investigation. According to federal court records, 37-year-old Denver Keith Golmon is…
Delinquent St. Tammany Property Tax List to Be Published Ahead of July 29 Tax Lien Auction
The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced that its annual list of properties with unpaid 2025 property taxes will be published in the July 15 edition of The St. Tammany Farmer and posted online ahead of this year’s tax…
Vehicle Fire Reported at Circle K Near Fremaux Town Center
Emergency crews responded to a vehicle fire Tuesday at the Circle K gas station on Fremaux Avenue, directly across from Fremaux Town Center in Slidell. Video submitted by Rabbit Hole viewer Joshua Dauzat shows first responders arriving on scene as…
Baton Rouge Man Arrested Following Undercover Child Exploitation Investigation
A Baton Rouge man is behind bars after authorities say he was arrested during an undercover investigation targeting the online exploitation of children. According to the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, 33-year-old Evan Graves was taken into custody on Monday, June…