The Hammond Police Department, assisted by the Baton Rouge Police Department, was able to disrupt what is believed to be a multi-state criminal organization that was committing armed robberies at jewelry stores. On February 13, at approximately 5:15 pm, HPD received a robbery call from Kay Jewelers, at 201 Palace Drive. Three black males wearing…
Shortly after 1:30 am on February 16, Troopers from Troop A began investigating a single vehicle fatality crash on US Hwy 190 east of LA Hwy 441 in Livingston Parish. The crash claimed the life of 16-year-old Nathan Raymond of Holden. The initial investigation revealed the crash occurred as a 2002 GMC Sierra was traveling…
6:40 and 7:10 Q: About 50% of today’s vehicles have THIS, actually down from years past. What is it? A: bumper stickers Winner: Dillon Reidenauer from Abita! 7:40 Q: 1 in 3 women say they’ve actually cried when their husband surprised them by doing this. What? A: Cleaning something Winner: Chris Kobrock from Mandeville! 8:40…
Amanda brought in King Fernando and Queen Marcelle from the Krewe of Eve. Tonight’s parade starts at 7, roads close at 6. Hear more in the interview below.
Mayor Villere came in from Mandeville. Of course we talked about Eve, which rolls tonight. We also talked about local events happening in Mandeville and we talked about his last year in the post. Hear more in the interview below.
The Flood Warning continues for the Pearl River Near Pearl River until further notice. At 6:00 PM Thursday the stage was 16.0 feet with minor flooding occurring and major flooding in the forecast. Flood stage is 14.0 feet. The river will continue rising to near 19.0 feet by Saturday February 22nd with major flooding of…
Jerry Rogers, the federal agent who criticized the St. Tammany Sheriff’s Office’s handling of the Nanette Krentel murder investigation in emails sent to her family, is suing Sheriff Randy Smith in federal court over his arrest last year for criminal defamation. Sheriff Randy Smith released a statement yesterday that said in part, “Although I have…
Yesterday the Northshore Humane Society said a breeder of hunting type dogs in Washington Parish had to release approximately 30 dogs. After arriving at the property, it was apparent there were more dogs than expected and living conditions were not ideal. They were able to rescue close to 50 dogs, including multiple litters of puppies.…
On January 29, Hammond Police began investigating a theft that occurred on January 28, at Ulta Beauty, located at 2026 Hammond Square Drive. Three black males entered the business and concealed merchandise in excess of $1,000 inside gray tote bags. The suspects then exited the business without paying for their merchandise. In the parking lot,…
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports the arrest of 28 YO Folsom resident Dylon Joseph Van Vliet. Van Vliet was charged with simple burglary. The incident occurred on February 9 at a residence on Cyprian Rd. in Loranger. Two days later, the detectives were able to locate and recover the property stolen from the homeowner.