TPSO ARRESTS MAN FOR POSSESSION OF NARCOTICS Thursday, April 17, 2008 Sheriff Daniel H. Edwards reports that the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to assist Probation and Parole in arresting a fugitive on April 14, 2008. TPSO Dy. Mike Dean Jr. along with Lt. Richard Lindsey responded to Winchester Drive in Hammond. Upon arrival they learned that Jack J. Frost, DOB 08/25/1979 of 24266 Hwy. 190 in Robert, had outstanding warrants and that when Probation and Parole apprehended him there was a pungent odor of marijuana. A suspected marijuana cigarette was found on the floor board of the vehicle that frost was driving partially burned and in Frost’s front pocket was a clear plastic bag of suspected marijuana. Probation and Parole transported Frost to the TPSO Jail in Amite for booking. Dy. Dean Jr. took the marijuana took the marijuana into evidence and completed a chemical analysis. TPSO WORTHLESS CHECKS DIVISION IS LOOKING FOR 1 Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Sheriff Daniel H. Edwards reports that the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Worthless Checks Division is looking for Shawanda Holden Robertson, DOB 11/30/1975 of 56204 Bickham Chapel Road in Amite or 30127 Lowe Lane in Albany. Robertson is wanted for 2 FTAs, 1 count issuing a worthless check on a closed account, and 4 counts issuing worthless checks. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Robertson is asked to contact Detective Vic Ferrara at 985-345-6150. TPSO NARCOTICS ALONG WITH TRI-PARISH NARCOTICS AND ST. HELENA SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST 2 FOR MULTIPLE CHARGES INCLUDING COCAINE Friday, April 11, 2008 Sheriff Daniel H. Edwards reports that the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division, Tri-Parish Narcotics, St. Helena Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Daniel H. Edwards, and Sheriff Nat Williams (SHPSO) received complaints of narcotics being sold from a residence located at 1850 Hill Road in Independence. All parties listed above arrived at the residence listed above belonging to Timothy and Clara Hill. Consent to search was given by the Hill’s. Agents searched the residence and the vehicles located on the property. After searching agents found a Glock .40 pistol, bullet proof vest, scale, 18.1 grams of cocaine, 1.70 ounces of cocaine based crack, and $1,375.00 in U.S. Currency. Timothy Hill, DOB 10/12/1980 of the above listed address, was charged with Possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, Illegal possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance, Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of body armor while in possession of a firearm with a controlled dangerous substance. Clara Hill, DOB 02/08/1986 of the above listed address, was charged with Possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, Illegal possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of body armor while in possession of a firearm with a controlled dangerous substance. Both were taken and booked into the St. Helena Sheriff’s Office Jail. Internet Crimes Against Children Division - Anthony F. Dufrene Friday, April 11, 2008 Internet Crimes Against Children Division Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports the following arrest: Anthony F. Dufrene 15599 North Paradise Park Independence, LA 70443 Date of Birth: 12/17/56 Arrest Date: April 9, 2008 Tangipahoa Parish Charges: • Computer aided solicitation of a minor for sexual purposes (14:81.3) • Indecent behavior with a juvenile (14:81) Dufrene’s arrest is the result of a joint online undercover investigation conducted by the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office. During this investigation, Dufrene contacted people that he had reason to believe were teenage girls on the Internet and he established online relationships with them. During these relationships, Dufrene engaged is sexually explicit behavior which included exposing himself on his live computer web cam. Sheriff’s Office detectives and Attorney General’s Office Agents executed a search warrant at Dufrene’s residence in Independence, Louisiana on April 9, 2008 seizing a computer and related equipment. Dufrene was located at his residence when detectives arrived and was taken into custody. Since his arrest several police agencies have contacted the Sheriff’s Office asking that Dufrene not be released from jail because of active online investigations they are working on him. These agencies include the Louisiana State Police, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office, Saint John Parish Sheriff’s Office, Kenner Police Department, and the Michigan State Police. “The amount of open investigations on Dufrene is alarming. His arrest serves as an example of how the Internet gives the child predator easy access to many children everywhere. Dufrene’s arrest is also an example of how one arrest can serve to protect multiple children. As our investigation continues, every effort will be made to identify every child that Dufrene may have contacted in the past over the Internet.” --Sheriff Daniel Edwards The detectives in the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office, Internet Crimes Against Children Division will remain vigilant in investigating and capturing Internet child predators. They will also continue providing Internet safety training for parents and children throughout the parish. Should anyone have any questions about Internet safety training, they should contact Detective Toby Aguillard at (985) 981-0031. MURDER IN KENTWOOD Friday, April 11, 2008 Sheriff Daniel H. Edwards reports that the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to 72483 South Lewiston Road in Kentwood on April 09, 2008, at 11:52 pm, after TPSO received a phone call from Brooklyn Huber Brown that her husband had been shot. Upon arrival Brown advised that she and her husband, Christopher Slater Brown, 28 years of age of 72483 South Lewiston Road in Kentwood, were in the bed asleep when she was awoken by a gunshot. She opened her eyes and saw the barrel of a gun and heard a second shot. The suspect, identified as Aubrey Sikes, 18 years of age of 18034 Crawford Road in Kentwood, grabbed B. Brown by the arm and stated that she was coming with him. She was able to get away from Sikes and call 911. Sikes ran from the residence. TPSO lead Detective on this case Mike Dean arrived, as well as Kentwood Fire who assisted. Det. Dean secured the scene, collected evidence, and began questioning B. Brown. Brown stated that she knew Sikes for approximately 3 years, but was a family friend of the Brown family. C. Brown had been shot multiple times with a 7.63 MM bolt action rifle. A shot to the torso is what took his life. Approximately 1 hour later Sikes gave his location to TPSO dispatch and turned himself in to Dy. Mike Dean Jr. and Dy. David Copeland. Sikes was taken to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Amite where he was booked on First Degree Murder and Aggravated Burglary. Sikes is also AWOL from the Marine Corps. The investigation is ongoing at this time. A motive has not been established at this time. Bond has not been at this time on Sikes. ONE VEHICLE CRASH ON RUSSELL TOWN ROAD CLAIMS ONE LIFE Wednesday, April 9, 2008 Sheriff Daniel H. Edwards reports that the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to Russell Town Road in Roseland at 6:20 pm on April 8, 2008, for a fatal crash involving 1 vehicle. Joshua Lampton, DOB 08/15/1990 of 64271 Perry Town Road East of Roseland, approached an intersection on East Russell Town Road and failed to stop for a stop sign. Lampton’s 1993 Yamaha motorcycle hit a stop sign, an embankment, and finally a utility pole. Lampton was later pronounced dead at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. Blood was drawn and sent to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab in Baton Rouge. Lampton’s family has been notified. TPSO ARRESTS ALBANY MAN FOR STOLEN PROPERTY AND NARCOTICS Tuesday, April 8, 2008 Sheriff Daniel H. Edwards reports that the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics, Detectives, Road Deputies, and K-9 Division, with aide from the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office and Hammond Police Department arrested Cedrick McClain, DOB 03/25/1974 of 46440 Drake Road in Albany, for 2 counts possession of stolen property, 1 count possession with intent to distribute schedule II narcotics, and 2 counts possession with intent to distribute schedule I narcotics. TPSO Narcotics conducted a narcotics related search warrant with the aide of the agencies listed above on the Drake Road residence at 5:00 pm on April 07, 2008. Upon entry and a search of the exterior property agents found 2 stolen 4 wheelers, 4 generators, 4 horse saddles, 2 pressure washers, 2 weed eaters, numerous tools, marijuana, schedule II prescription medication, and Ecstasy. All were seized from the residence as well as a 2005 Dodge Magnum, and $1,573.00. The search warrant was executed after an ongoing investigation and surveillance was done by TPSO narcotics. McClain was taken to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Amite where he was booked on the charges listed above and his bond will be set tomorrow, April 09, 2008. TPSO ARRESTS HAMMOND WOMAN Tuesday, April 8, 2008 Sheriff Daniel H. Edwards reports that the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested Dianna L. Patterson, DOB 11/19/1965 of 15307 West Hoffman Road in Hammond, for 2 FTAs, Possession of a controlled dangerous substance schedule II, and Possession of drug paraphernalia on April 5, 2008. Dy. Matthew Dean was dispatched to Hwy 1064 in the area of Woodhaven Baptist Church in reference to a suspicious female walking down the road carrying a gas can. Upon arrival Dy. Dean made contact with Patterson and asked her what happened. She stated that she ran out of gas and Dy. Dean transported her to her vehicle which was parked at the Woodhaven Baptist Church. The license plate of the vehicle was run through dispatch and it came back as registered to another person. Patterson was run through dispatch as well, and she had 2 FTAs for prostitution. At this time Dy. Norman Carter arrived and informed Dy. Dean that Patterson had a narcotics background, and was known to place drugs and paraphernalia between the seats in the patrol units to avoid further charges. Dy. Dean who had already placed Patterson in the rear of the patrol unit asked her to step out of the vehicle. Once Patterson was out of the unit, a crack pipe and a small amount of crack inside the pipe was found. The pipe and crack were taken into evidence and Patterson was transported to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Amite where she was booked. The 1994 Jimmy that Patterson was driving was towed. TPSO DISPATCHED TO A BURGLARY IN PROGRESS AND FIRE IN AMITE Thursday, April 3, 2008 Amite—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to 63370 Chapapeela Ridge Rd. in Amite on April 1, 2008, at 5:46 am for a burglary in progress and a fire. Linda Anthony, DOB 03/06/1951 of the above listed address, called TPSO to report that 2 males entered her residence and she was locked in the closet. Anthony advised while on the phone that they had set fire to the residence and she was trapped. TPSO, Amite Fire Department, and the State Fire Marshall’s office all responded. Amite Fire Department made entry into the residence where they found Anthony lying on the floor. The scene was taped off and secured by and Deputy Raymond, Sgt. Kevin Trabona, Sgt. Jimmy Hyde, Sgt. Glenn Cacioppo, Lt. David Schaerer, and Dy. Norman Carter. Detective Daniel Sharkey arrived on the scene and began his investigation. Det. Sharkey observed that the back patio door leading in the residence had been busted out, and a hammer was lying on the porch. Upon entering the residence a small area was burned on living room with what appeared to be contents from a garbage can, numerous pictures had knocked of a shelve and they were on the floor in the living room as well. In the bedroom several items such a bottle of lotion and pictures were on the floor. In the closet where Anthony was said to have locked her self in was a yellow flash light that was still on. The State Fire Marshall’s Office Agent Lance Lamarca, Agent Jason Johnson, and Supervising Agent Donald Carter were all on scene assisting TPSO in the investigation. Photos were taken of the scene and numerous finger prints were taken. Anthony stated that she heard one of the suspects say just set it on fire because that is was Jawanda wants, but we need to get out of before daylight. Jawanda Gordon is the step daughter of Anthony and it was said that there were problems between the two of them. Gordon was located and question concerning the events that took place. After being question by TPSO Det. Sharkey and Agent Johnson it was clear she had no part of the incident. Anthony was transported to Hood Memorial Hospital where she was treated for minor smoke inhalation where she was released a short time later. After being released she arrived at the TPSO Amite Detectives office where she was questioned about the incident that had occurred. Anthony gave a taped statement to Det. Sharkey and Agent Lamarca admitting that she is the one that had started the fire and hid in the closet. She stated the reason that she did this was because she was tired of living in this area. Anthony also stated that Jawanda had nothing to do with the events that took place. Anthony was charged with filing a false police report. 3 TPSO K-9 OFFICERS RANK IN TOP 20 AT USPCA TRIAL Thursday, April 3, 2008 Hammond— Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office K-9 Division hosted this years USPCA (United States Police Canine Association) trials for region 10.The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office K-9 Division hosted and participated in the USPCA trials this past weekend at St. Thomas High School in Hammond. Deputy Steven Redmond and K-9 Bart placed 11th in the overall standings, Dy. Michael Dean Jr. and K-9 Emir placed 18th, and Sgt. Thomas Ferrand and K-9 Kazon placed 20th. These trials are held once a year and includes K-9s from Arkansas and Louisiana. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the K-9 Division or to schedule a demonstration please contact Captain Don Alexander at 985-345-6150. TPSO WARNS PUBLIC ABOUT SCAM Wednesday, April 2, 2008 Ponchatoula—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division is currently working on a case involving a scam in the Ponchatoula area. A company from Irving, Texas, named A2Z Sports has been soliciting local businesses about a fundraiser involving Ponchatoula High School. When the company calls they state that for $300, $360, or $400 you can have your business promoted at all home games at Ponchatoula High School, and the business logo will be printed 5x5 on t-shirts to be sold at the school. Some area businesses have already sent in their money to A2Z Sports only to learn that it is a scam. If you or your business is solicited from this company please contact lead Detective on this case Mike Barron immediately at 985-345-6150. USPCA TRIALS HELD AT ST. THOMAS Tuesday, April 1, 2008 Hammond— The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office K-9 Division is hosted these years USPCA (United States Police Canine Association) trials for region 10. Region 10 includes Louisiana and Arkansas. 55 plus law enforcement teams attended the trials. The teams competed and certified in a number of events including bite apprehension, agility, obedience, narcotics search, bomb detection, suspect search, and article search. The trials were held at St. Thomas Aquinas High School, located at 14520 Voss Drive in Hammond, on Friday, March 28th through Sunday, March 30th. The trials were open and free to the public. Captain Don Alexander stated, “The trials were a complete success and without the dedication of our dedicated K-9 Officers and volunteers this would not have been possible.” TPSO would like to extend our deepest gratitude to St. Thomas for all of their hospitality. They opened their doors and gave free range of the school to TPSO. TPSO would also like to thank the venders of the community who donated to the K-9 division to make this event a success. Sheriff Daniel Edwards stated, “It was a wonderful event and a great turnout. Thank you to all the K-9 teams who came to Tangipahoa Parish and competed.” If anyone is interested in learning more about the K-9 Division or to schedule a demonstration please contact Captain Don Alexander at 985-345-6150. TPSO WORTHLESS CHECKS DIVISION LOOKING FOR AMITE MAN Monday, March 31, 2008 Amite—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Worthless Checks Division is looking for Frank Warner, DOB 03/30/1962 of 395 Bradford Road in Amite. Warner is wanted on 1 FTA. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Warner is asked to contact TPSO Det. Vic Ferrara at 985-345-6150. TPSO LOOKING FOR HAMMOND MAN Monday, March 31, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is looking for Terry Collier, DOB 09/15/1981 of 117 Green St. in Hammond. Collier is wanted for burglary of an inhabited dwelling, criminal damage to property, trespassing, and auto theft. The burglary occurred at 17475 Faller Road in Tickfaw on March 10, 2008. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Collier is asked to contact the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s office at 985-345-6150 immediately. Crime Stoppers as well as the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of Collier. TPSO ARRESTS MAN FOR ARMED ROBBERY OF THE TANGIPAHOA POST OFFICE Monday, March 31, 2008 Tangipahoa—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested Cecero Lomont Meyers, DOB 09/18/1975 of 1521 CB Temple Road in Kentwood, on March 27, 2008, for Armed Robbery. On March 20, 2008, Meyers robbed the Tangipahoa Post Office. Meyers turned himself in to TPSO Detective Ray Lentz at the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office located in Amite. He was booked into the jail where he was charged with armed robbery. Meyers gave a full confession. He is being held at the TPSO Jail in Amite with a hold on him by the United States Postal Inspectors. He will be charged federally. TPSO TO HOLD RESERVE DEPUTY TRAINING Monday, March 31, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office will be holding Reserve Deputy Training on May 05, 2008. The requirements to enroll in this training are you must be 21 years of age or older and you must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Applications are due by April 21, 2008. Oral interviews will be held on April 28, 2008, and class begins on May 05, 2008. This class is a minimum of 320 hours of training. Serious inquires only. Applications can be obtained by going to the Hammond Substation located at 15475 Club Deluxe Road or the Amite Sheriff’s Office located 313 East Oak St. For information please contact Chief Eddie Meyers, Captain Don Alexander, Lt. Jim Richardson, or Sgt. Terry Cannon at 985-345-6150. TPSO LOOKING FOR HAMMOND MAN Thursday, March 27, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Juvenile division is looking for Demarcus Moore, DOB 12/27/1982 of Hammond, for felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile. Moore had a sexual relationship with a 15 year old knowing the entire time the age of the victim. Moore initiated the relationship with the juvenile that continued for 5 months. At this time anyone knowing the whereabouts of Moore is asked to contact the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Detective Nick Vinterella at 985-345-6150. TPSO NARCOTICS ARREST 3 Thursday, March 27, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division in combination with the Hammond Police Department arrested 3 individuals on March 26, 2008. A search warrant was conducted on a residence located at 45120 Substation Road in Hammond. A methamphetamine lab was found at the residence. King DePhillips Jr., DOB 05/16/1966 of 53275 Cason Rd. in Independence, Kevin Schexnaydre, DOB 11/07/1964 of Little Italy Rd. in Hammond, and Troy Barrios, DOB 01/01/1970 of 45120 Substation Road in Hammond, were all charged with operation and creation of a clandestine methamphetamine lab, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance. All 3 were taken to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Amite where they were booked. TPSO NARCOTICS AND DEA ARREST 2 FOR COCAINE AND SEIZE MONEY AND VEHICLES Tuesday, March 25, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division in a joint investigation with the Drug Enforcement Agency arrested 2 for cocaine on March 24, 2008. Agents received information that Devern Morgan, DOB 08/06/1978 of 15335 Miley Niquiporro Rd. in Tickfaw, was utilizing a hotel room in Hammond on University Ave. to house his cocaine. Agents set up surveillance at the hotel and when Morgan returned to the hotel room he was arrested. 3 and a half Kilograms of cocaine were found inside the hotel room. Morgan resisted agents and a brief struggle occurred and then he was arrested. A search warrant was then executed at Morgan’s residence listed above. Upon entry agents found Jose Flores Rubi, 05/26/1973 a Honduran National, hiding in the bathroom of the mobile home. Agents found a large sum of money inside the residence. Rubi’s dodge truck was searched as well, and the exhaust intake manifold was disassembled and hollowed out. Cocaine residue was also found inside the truck. It is believed that Rubi was transporting the cocaine for Morgan. A Chevrolet Corvette, a Dodge truck, and a Dodge charger were seized along with the U.S. Currency. Morgan and Rubi are being charged federally and will be transferred to the custody of the U.S. Marshalls this afternoon. Morgan was charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine and possession with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of cocaine. Rubi was charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine. TPSO WORTHLESS CHECK DIVISION LOOKING FOR 2 Tuesday, March 25, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Worthless Checks Division is looking for 2 individuals for issuing worthless checks. Annicar Bennett, DOB 01/08/1982 of 304 Mooney Ave. in Hammond, is wanted for 7 counts of issuing worthless checks, and 2 FTA’s. Shametra Daniels, DOB 09/11/1980 of 55308 Mashon Rd. in Independence, is wanted for theft by fraud of more than $1000.00, and 2 counts of issuing worthless checks. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of these 2 individuals is asked to please contact the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Detective Vic Ferrara at 985-345-6150. TPSO LOOKING FOR 1 AND ARRESTED 1 ON MULTIPLE CHARGES INCLUDING INCEST AND AGGRAVATED RAPE Monday, March 24, 2008 The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested Anthony Nuccio Jr., DOB 11/06/1972 of Springfield, on charges of 2 counts of aggravated rape, aggravated incest, sexual battery, molestation of a juvenile, and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile. Catherine Nuccio, DOB 08/11/1970 of Springfield, is wanted for contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile, criminal negligence, obstruction of justice, and 2 counts of principle to aggravated rape. The 2 are accused of sexually abusing a family member from the age of 9 to the age of 15 years old. Nuccio Jr. was booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Amite on February 28, 2008, and his bond is set at $450,000.00. Catherine Nuccio is at large and anyone with any information on her whereabouts is asked to contact the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Detective Kerry Carson at 985-345-6150. TPSO TO PARTICIPATE IN GIVE KIDS HOPE Monday, March 24, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office will be participating in CASA’s Give Kids Hope celebration on Saturday, April 26, 2008, from 11:00 am till 2:00 pm in Cate Square Park in downtown Hammond. TPSO will provide fingerprinting for children from age 3 and up. Everyone is encouraged to attend this worthwhile celebration. If you have any questions about fingerprinting please contact Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Detective Nick Vinterella at 985-345-6150. TPSO K-9 DIVISION TO HOST USPCA TRIALS Thursday, March 20, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office K-9 Division is hosting this years USPCA (United States Police Canine Association) trials for region 10. Region 10 includes Louisiana and Arkansas. 70 law enforcement teams are expected to attend the trials. The teams will compete and try to certify in a number of events including bite apprehension, agility, obedience, narcotics search, bomb detection, suspect search, and article search. The trials will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas High School, located at 14520 Voss Drive in Hammond, on Friday, March 28th through Sunday, March 30th, from 8:00 am until the competition and certification ends each day. The trials are open and free to the public and concessions will be available. T-shirts will also be available for purchase. If you have any questions please contact Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Captain Don Alexander at 985-902-2002 or Dy. Steven Redmond 985-969-1812. TPSO CHARGES 4 WITH MULTIPLE BURGLARY CHARGES Tuesday, March 18, 2008 The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division Detective Kenny Schliegelmeyer was dispatched to 17475 Faller Road in Tickfaw on March 10, 2008, in reference to a residential burglary. Det. Schliegelmeyer was informed that the homeowner had been contacted by the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office to notify them that they had found the homeowner’s truck and safe on Skinner Dr. in Albany. LPSO also advised they had 4 suspects in custody for possession of stolen property over $20,000.00. Det. Schliegelmeyer began to process the scene of the burglary. Partial foot prints were found and a small amount of blood. After all evidence had been taken from the residence Det. Schliegelmeyer proceeded to the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office where he met with Det. Bougeois and Det. Ballard. LPSO Det. Bougeois called each of the suspects individually to the booking room and asked them to voluntarily surrender their shoes so that they could be compared to the foot print lifted at the residence. All 4 complied with the request by Det. Schliegelmeyer. Det. Schliegelmeyer proceeded back to Tangipahoa Parish to take a statement of a witness who said that he was traveling west on highway 1064 when he came to a red light and noticed a green Honda and a red Dodge truck at a red light. The drivers and passengers of both vehicles were conversing with each other, and there was a safe in the rear of the Dodge with the key pad missing. The witness followed the vehicles and was able to get license plate numbers on both of them. The green Honda was linked to 1 of the suspects. Craig Travis John Savage Terry Collier Oscar Dantzler III On Wednesday, March 11, 2008, Det. Schliegelmeyer traveled back to Livingston Parish and collected fingerprints and a pair of gloves that were collected from the dodge truck. Det. Schliegelmeyer then proceeded to get affidavits for the arrest of the 4 suspects based on evidence collected. John Savage, DOB 10/21/1972 of 902 Natchez St. in Hammond, Craig Travis, DOB 08/25/1984 of 104 Robert Ln. in Hammond, Oscar Dantzler III, DOB 05/14/1988 of 1203 Apple St. in Hammond, and Terry Collier, DOB 09/15/1981 of 117 Green St. in Hammond, were all charged with Burglary of an inhabited dwelling, criminal damage to property, trespassing, and auto theft. TPSO ARRESTS HAMMOND MAN ON 14 CHARGES Tuesday, March 18, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputies Norman Carter and Unseld Johnson were patrolling around the area of Highway 1064 and Highway 51 on March 13, 2008, when they observed a grey Buick with an expired sticker on the license plate. TPSO Deputy Johnson pulled behind the Buick and ran the license plate. The plate came back as registered to a Saturn, and Deputy Johnson attempted to stop the vehicle. Deputy Johnson followed the vehicle to Galafora Road where it came to a stop and the driver of the vehicle proceeded to take off again traveling north on Galafora Rd., and then headed west bound on Pardo Rd. Deputy Carter came from the other way blocking the intersection where the driver could not get through. The driver rammed Dy. Carter’s Patrol Unit which caused the Buick to almost go into the ditch. The driver then continued from Pardo Rd. back onto Galafora Rd. with Dy. Johnson and Dy. Carter following him. The vehicle then turned on to Hwy. 1064 heading westbound. The driver of the Buick came very close to other motorists almost hitting them and then began passing vehicles in a no passing zone. The driver of the Buick also forced vehicles that were heading eastbound to leave the roadway to avoid being hit. The suspect reached speeds of 85 miles per hour in a 55 mile per hour zone. When the suspect reached Hwy. 43 in Livingston Parish he made a sharp turn and did not signal and headed northbound. He continued northbound and entered St. Helena Parish at unsafe rates of speed almost loosing control of the vehicle several times. The Deputies noticed smoke coming from underneath the vehicle that they were perusing. The suspect coasted the vehicle to the side of the roadway and Deputies pulled near the driver’s door to stop an attempt to flee. The suspect jumped out of the vehicle and onto the hood of Dy. Carter’s patrol unit and began to run east. Deputies followed on foot, and when they neared the suspect he reached for his side at which time Dy. Carter pulled his service weapon and advised the suspect to get on the ground. He was given the warning several times and finally complied. The suspect still resisting the officers tried to flee again but was cuffed and taken to the St. Helena Sheriff’s Office where he was booked on being a fugitive from Tangipahoa Parish, and a wrecker was called to tow his vehicle to Tangipahoa Parish. Dy. Johnson transported the suspect identified as Elmarkco Cyprian, DOB 02/18/1985 of 909 Mooney Ave. in Hammond, to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail where he was booked. Cyprian was booked on failure to secure registration, careless operation, unsafe speed for road conditions, improper left turn, no insurance, resisting an officer by flight on foot, switched license plates, aggravated criminal damage to property, hit and run, resisting an officer by aggravated flight, following to close, failure to yield, turning without required signal, and driving under suspension. TPSO WORTHLESS CHECKS DIVISION LOOKING FOR 3 INDIVIDUALS Friday, March 14, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Worthless Checks Division is looking for 3 individuals for issuing worthless checks. Melissa Kinchen Nevels, DOB 12/24/1983 of 47511 Strate Lane in Tickfaw, is wanted for issuing a worthless check greater then $500.00. David L. Holden, DOB 09/25/1978 of 603 NW Central in Amite, is wanted on 1 count of issuing a worthless check. Racquel Marie Richardson, DOB 03/17/1978 of 46336 Charles Drive in Hammond, is wanted for 1 count issuing a worthless check. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of these 3 individuals please contact Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Detective Vic Ferrara at 985-345-6150. TPSO ASSISTS INDEPENDENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT ON A MURDER SUICIDE Thursday, March 13, 2008 Independence—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office SRT Team was called to action last night, March 12, 2008, to assist Independence Police Department for a murder and possible threat of suicide. At 9:46 pm Stephen J. Landrieu’s, DOB 07/23/1955 of 302 B East Railroad Ave., mother contacted the Independence Police Department to report that he had shot and killed his wife and was threatening to kill himself. Officer T.C. Wells of IPD arrived at the address listed above and saw Landrieu standing outside the residence and tried to make contact with him. Landrieu retreated back into the residence and locked the door behind him. Independence Police Chief Anthony Maurer arrived on the scene and he and Officer Wells got visual of Landrieu in the stairwell of the 2 story building. Chief Maurer then contacted the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office SRT Team for assistance. TPSO SRT arrived and tried to make contact to Landrieu through every communications possible with no success. At this time the TPSO SRT Team made entry into the residence and found Brenda Burke, Landrieu’s wife lying on the bottom floor of the residence. The SRT team made there way to the 2nd floor where they found Landrieu’s body. The Tangipahoa Parish Coroner’s office was contacted and both were pronounced dead at the scene. A .22 Caliber semi-automatic pistol was used to kill Burke, DOB 08/16/1957, and a .22 caliber rifle is what Landrieu used to take his own life. TPSO Detectives assisted IPD in processing the scene. The case is still under investigation. TPSO CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION LOOKING FOR MAN WANTED ON 2 CHARGES OF RAPE Thursday, March 13, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division is looking for Walter Laverne King Jr., DOB 11/29/1984 with the last known address of 52082 Shady Lane in Independence. King is wanted for 1 count of forcible rape that occurred on 02/26/2008, and 1 count of simple rape that occurred on 09/20/2007. If anyone knows the whereabouts of King please contact lead detective on this case Ray Lentz at 985-345-6150. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward. TPSO CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION ARREST HAMMOND MAN FOR A BUSINESS BURGLARY Friday, March 7, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to Big Wheel Wrecker for a burglary in progress. Upon arrival Deputies began searching the lot where vehicles are stored. Deputies spoke with a witness who stated the suspect had long hair and was last seen in the Northwest corner of the lot and he was believed to have been there to steal catalytic converters. At this time Dy. Steven Redmond and his K-9 Bart arrived and began to search for the suspect as well. K-9 Bart immediately found the suspect under a vehicle and apprehended him. On his person tools used for burglary, a small amount of money, and a flashlight were found. The suspect was identified as Wayne Taylor, DOB 08-01-1971 of Transient St. in Hammond. Taylor was taken into custody and booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Amite where he was charged with Business Burglary. Taylor is believed to be linked with other burglaries in the area. Anyone with information on Taylor is asked to contact lead detective on this case Dale Athmann at 985-345-6150. Taylor is still in the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on a certified bond. TPSO DEPUTIES SEIZE MONEY Friday, March 7, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy Keith Womack was patrolling I-12 near airport Road when he noticed a 1997 Nissan pickup truck green in color swerve abruptly in front of another vehicle almost causing an accident. The driver of the vehicle, Jose Vazquez, DOB 03-02-1969 of 1833 Kimberly Dr. in Marietta, Georgia, was pulled to the shoulder of the road by Deputy Womack. Vazquez stated that he was en-route to Mexico from Georgia. Dy. Womack asked Vazquez if he had anything illegal in his vehicle and he stated that he had $20,000.00 in his pockets. Vazquez gave conflicting stories on the origin of the money which led Dy. Womack to believe that the money had something to do with narcotic activity. Dy. Henry Neihaus arrived on the scene with his K-9 Trigger. K-9 Trigger gave a positive alert to the presence of narcotic residue. At this time the vehicle was searched and narcotics were not present but residue was. The money, approximately $25,600.00, was seized pending forfeiture and Vazquez was cited for improper lane usage and released. TPSO NARCOTICS ARREST 18 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division conducted a massive narcotic operation on Friday, February 29, 2008. This effort yielded 18 arrests. Listed below are the arrestees, charges, and location where they were arrested. 1. Paul H. Monistere, DOB 01-16-1970 of 41261 Pumpkin Center Rd. in Hammond, was arrested for making contact with an undercover agent in an attempt to buy illegal narcotics. He was charged with Possession of a controlled dangerous substance schedule II, Illegal use of a controlled dangerous substance schedule in the presence of a person under 17 years of age, and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile-Felony 2. Russell Lucito, DOB 07-14-1977 of 11410 Coleman Trailer Park Road in Hammond, was charged with 2 counts of possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance schedule II. Lucito was at a residence where a search warrant was conducted and had the illegal narcotics on his person. 3. Marvin Thorne, DOB 04-30-1955 of 1315 Blackburn Rd. in Hammond, was charged with 2 counts of possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance schedule II Thorne was at a residence where a search warrant was conducted and had the illegal narcotics on his person. 4. Christopher Miller, DOB 06-30-1976 of 43217 Rawls Ln. in Hammond, was charged with 2 counts of possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance schedule II. A search warrant was conducted on Miller’s residence and illegal narcotics were found in a hidden compartment within the residence. 5. Danny Adkins, DOB 09-17-1988 of 30848 Mason Denver Rd. in Independence, was arrested and charged with Illegal use of a controlled dangerous substance schedule in the presence of a person under 17 years of age, and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile-Felony. 6. Juan R. Sanders, DOB 12-04-1978 of 48146 Braziel Lane in Natalbany, was arrested and charged with Possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance schedule I and Possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance schedule II. 7. Kyle Weinberger, DOB 12-31-1984 of 13827 J.R. Drive in Walker, was charged with Possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance schedule I and Possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance schedule II. 8. Jessica Weinberger, DOB 08-10-1987 of 41015 Firetower Rd. in Ponchatoula was charged with Possession of Marijuana. The following individuals were charged with attempted possession of a controlled dangerous substance schedule II (powder cocaine or Ectasy.) The location of the arrests was 43217 Rawls Lane in Hammond, which is located off of Old Baton Rouge Highway. 9. Ryan Hess, DOB 03-05-1990, of 14447 Highway 1064 in Tickfaw. 10. Jerry Owens, DOB 05-25-1976 of 45257 Brickyard Rd. in Hammond. 11. Brent Mataya, DOB 06-28-1988 of 14447 Highway 1064 in Tickfaw. 12. Steve Fowler, DOB 08-01-1976 of 14400 West David Dr. in Hammond 13. Christopher Crumholt, DOB 08-17-1971 of Perrin Ferry Rd. in Springfield. 14. Anthony Emslander, DOB 07-18-1988 of 46227 North Baptist Rd. in Hammond. 15. Jon Leblanc, DOB 06-01-1989 of 33365 Circle W Drive in Denham Springs. 16. Dana Lingo, DOB 07-12-1978 of 45360 Crapanzano Rd. in Hammond. 17. Angela Reid, DOB 06-17-1983 of 78196 Highway 437 in Covington. 18. Bradley Loy, DOB 07-22-1988 of 78196 Highway 437 in Covington. TPSO CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION ARRESTS HAMMOND MAN FOR SECOND DEGREE MURDER Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division has arrested Harry Bickham Jr., DOB 09-27-1948 of 12504 Old Baton Rouge Highway in Hammond, for Second Degree Murder. On Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 6:30 am Dianne Bickham, 55 years of age, died from complications of a gunshot wound to the abdomen at Southwest Regional Medical Center in Kentwood. The incident originally occurred on October 7, 2007, and Bickham never left the hospital. On October 7, 2007, the Bickham’s became involved in an argument and Harry Bickham Jr. armed himself with a .12 gauge shotgun and fired it at his wife striking her in the abdomen. Bickham Jr. was booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Amite and charged with Second Degree Murder. TPSO NARCOTICS CONDUCTS SEARCH WARRANT Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant on a residence located at 56329 Loranger Rd. in Loranger, on March 04, 2008. TPSO Agents received information after conducting a search warrant on a residence located at 13148 Miley Niquiporro Lane. Agents learned that Ron M. Rainey, DOB 12-12-1972 of the above mentioned address, was holding several hundred prescription pills for James Hagan. When agents arrived they found 140 Soma, 50 Xanax, 60 Methadone, and $ 640.00 in U.S. Currency. Rainey was charged possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance schedule II and IV. TPSO NARCOTICS ARREST 5 DURING A SEARCH WARRANT Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division conducted a search warrant on a residence located at 46037 Rufus Bankston Road in Hammond, on March 3, 2008. TPSO agents had been conducting undercover purchases of marijuana from inside the residence over the course of the last several weeks. During the search of the residence agents found 46 grams of marijuana, 40 different types of pills, a scale, packaging material used for the distribution of marijuana, a 22 caliber pistol, and approximately $2000.00 in U.S. currency. The following individuals were arrested and charged with possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance. 1. Leroy Sims Jr., DOB 09-29-1979 of 506 Bonita St. in Hammond 2. Brandon Sims, DOB 05-18-1984 of 44410 Hood Rd. in Hammond 3. Kadell Thomas, DOB 08-11-1986 of 48699 Morris Rd. Lot # 24 in Hammond 4. Jarrell Thomas, DOB 10-21-1982 of 48699 Morris Rd. Lot # 24 in Hammond 5. Carlos M. Brister, DOB 03-10-1979 of 556 Railroad Ave. in Independence TPSO NARCOTICS ARREST 3 Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division conducted a search warrant on a residence located at 13148 Miley Niquiporro Lane in Tickfaw, on Tuesday, March 04, 2008. TPSO Agents have been conducting undercover purchases of prescription pills from James Hagan, DOB 03-02-1972 of the above listed address, over the last several weeks. Agents purchased Methadone and xanax from Hagan. Hagan even provided prescription bottles, and he stated that he had been selling pills for the last 4 months. During the search agents found money that was used by the undercover agents to buy the pills. Also arrested in this operation Shane LeBlanc, DOB 02-27-1984 of 48203 North Laura Rogers Road in Tickfaw, and Crystal Barnes, DOB 07-28-1983 of 179 Guzzardo Lane in Independence. Barnes was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. LeBlanc was charged with possession of controlled dangerous substance schedule IV. Hagan was charged with distribution of a controlled dangerous substance schedule I and IV. TPSO ASSISTS PONCHATOULA IN APPREHENDING A SUSPECT FOR BURGLARY Friday, February 29, 2008 Ponchatoula—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputies Mike Dean Jr. and Dy. David Copeland were dispatched to assist Ponchatoula Police Department with a business burglary on 02-28-2008 at 11:30 pm. Upon arrival Dy. learned that the suspect, Bobby Raney II, was wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans. Dy. Mike Dean Jr. and K-9 Emir and Deputy David Copeland began to track the suspect. They found the Raney lying on the ground in the fetal position with his hands underneath him. 2 K-9 commands were given to Raney. He refused to show his hands and K-9 Emir was sent to apprehend him, which he did and made contact on his lower leg. Raney refused medical treatment by EMS and was transported to Lallie Kemp Medical Center where he was treated. Raney was charged with burglary charges, resisting arrest, and attempted harm to a police animal. TPSO ARRESTS TEXAS MAN FOR TRANSPORTING NARCOTICS Thursday, February 28, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Dy. Keith Womack and Dy. Henry Neihaus were patrolling I-12 on February 28, 2008, at 12:42 am when they noticed a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu crossing the center line several times. Deputies pulled over the vehicle and the driver identified as Terrance Duane Bogany, DOB 02/05/1973 of 5313 Whitten St. Fort Worth, Texas. When the Deputies approached the driver he was acting very suspicious. The first thing Bogany said was that he was on his way to work in Picayune Mississippi, and he pointed out work boots in the back seat of the vehicle. Bogany was issued a citation for improper lane use. Deputies then asked for consent to search the vehicle. Consent was given and in the trunk of the vehicle 3 packages wrapped in clothes in a suitcase were found. Deputies unwrapped the package and 2.5 pounds of marijuana was found. Bogany was taken to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Amite where he was booked on possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance schedule I. Bogany also had a prior conviction in Texas dealing with narcotics. The vehicle that Bogany was driving was a rental. TPSO WORTHLESS CHECKS DIVISION IS LOOKING FOR NATALBANY MAN Tuesday, February 26, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Worthless Checks Division is looking for Gary J. Robertson Sr., DOB 11/12/1958 of 48239 Highway 1065 in Natalbany. Robertson Sr. is wanted for issuing a worthless check in Ponchatoula for $485.65. If anyone knows the whereabouts of Robertson Sr. please contact the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Detective Vic Ferrara at 985-345-6150. TPSO RECOVERS STOLEN PROPERTY WHILE CONDUCTING A SEARCH WARRANT Tuesday, February 26, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division executed a search warrant at 11056 Herman Johnson Lane on February 22, 2008, at 1:00 pm. Upon arrival agents were searching the residence when multiple individuals began arriving to purchase illegal narcotics (Crack Cocaine). Agents searched the individuals as they arrived. This resulted in 24 people being either issued summons or arrested. During the search warrant TPSO Agents and Detectives recovered a large amount of stolen property. These items recovered included electronics, tools, lawn and garden equipment, and construction equipment. TPSO believes that these items were stolen and were being traded for narcotics. At this time TPSO Criminal Investigations Division is asking anyone who has had similar items stolen to come and identify their property. On Friday, February 29, 2008, and Monday, March 3, 2008, between the hours of 9:00 am and 11:00 am and 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm TPSO Detectives will be available at the Hammond Sub-Station, located at 15475 Club Deluxe Road in Hammond, to allow people to identify and claim their stolen property. TPSO WORTHLESS CHECKS DIVISION IS LOOKING FOR INDEPENDENCE WOMAN Tuesday, February 26, 2008 Independence—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Worthless Checks Division is looking for Elois Brooks, DOB 11/20/1958 of 55201 Old Highway 51 in Independence. Brooks is wanted 1 count of theft over $500.00. If anyone knows the whereabouts of Brooks please contact the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Detective Vic Ferrara at 985-345-6150. TPSO ARRESTS MAN ON MULTIPLE CHARGES INCLUDING ATTACKING AND TRYING TO KILL A TPSO K-9 Tuesday, February 26, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy Cody Casto was dispatched to 13444 Old Baton Rouge Highway on February 24, 2008, at 11:05 pm, for a complaint of a suspicious vehicle with the lights off and several people inside on private property. Upon arrival Dy. Casto observed a white Buick Skylark pulling out of the driveway of the above mentioned address. Sgt. Ronald Robertson at this time activated his emergency lights and sirens attempting to stop the vehicle, and the vehicle began to flee. At this time Dy. Casto, Sgt. Robertson, and Dy. Dennis Braziel began pursuit of the vehicle. The vehicle fled north bound on the gravel section of Dave’s Trailer Park and made a right hand turn onto Old Baton Rouge Highway proceeding westbound fleeing from deputies at a high rate of speed. The vehicle made a right hand turn onto Hood Rd. heading northbound and then made a right hand turn failing to use his turn signal and crossed over the center line running oncoming traffic off of the roadway. The vehicle then made a right hand turn on to Julies Lane and proceeded west bound until the vehicle came to a dead end. Dy. Casto observed a male subject exit the vehicle from the driver’s side who was identified as Jonas Turner, DOB 11/27/1981 of 43893 Hinson Rd. in Hammond, began to flee on foot running east. Dy. Casto then observed Leon Maryland III, DOB 03/12/1974 of 43188 Hinson Rd., exit the passenger side of the vehicle and surrender. Turner continued running through a swampy area then into a wooded area. Dy. Casto gave loud verbal K-9 command to stop running which Turner refused. K-9 Castor was deployed to apprehend Turner, which he did making contact on Turner’s left leg taking him to the ground. Dy. Casto gave Turner a loud verbal command for Turner to take his hand out of his pocket and surrender. Turner refused and stated “I will kill you.” Dy Casto pulled his service weapon and ordered Turner to show his hands. Turner again refused and K-9 Castor was left on the apprehension. Turner made it to his feet and attempted to flee again and K-9 Castor ripped Turners jeans off of him. Turner began to flee again and K-9 Castor apprehended him again making contact in the hip area. Turner grabbed K-9 Castor around the throat with both hands and began choking him and holding his head under water that was in the area of the apprehension in an attempt to kill K-9 Castor. Dy. Casto made a fluid strike to the back of Turner in an attempt to have him release K-9 Castor. Turner did not release K-9 Castor and another strike was made to Turner. Turner released K-9 Castor and Dy. Casto attempted to place Turner in handcuffs, which he continued to resist. Dy Braziel arrived on scene and assisted Dy. Casto with taking Turner into custody. K-9 Castor was taken off the apprehension at this time. Turner was escorted to the patrol unit and Acadian Ambulance was called to attend to Turner’s wounds. Turner refused treatment, and was transported by TPSO to Lallie Kemp Medical Center for treatment which he refused again. Sgt. Robertson transported Turner to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Amite where he was booked immediately. Turner was charged with reckless operation, improper lane usage, speeding, no driver’s license, aggravated flight from an officer, resisting by flight on foot, attempting harm or killing of a police animal, battery on a police officer, resisting arrest, failure to signal, and simple assault on a police officer. Turner’s vehicle was impounded. TPSO ARRESTS 2 Tuesday, February 19, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy David Copeland was patrolling Rufus Bankston Rd. on February 18, 2008, at 11:14 pm. Dy. Copeland observed a 2002 Nissan Sentra in a ditch on the east side of the road. Dy. Copeland observed a female in the driver’s seat and a male in the back seat of the vehicle. The female was asked to step out of the vehicle, and as she exited she brought her purse with her. She was identified as Casey L. Williams, DOB 08/28/1987 of 13148 Miley Niquiporro Rd. in Tickfaw. As Williams opened her purse to get her identification Dy. Copeland noticed a clear plastic bag of a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana . Dy. Copeland then asked if there were any illegal substances on her person or in the vehicle. Williams replied yes that she had a small amount of marijuana. Her purse was searched and 3 bottles with no prescription labels on them were found. In the bottles were 1 hydrocodone, 1 dilaudid, 43 Xanax, 32 Methadone, 42 Soma, and a small needle. Dy. Copeland took Williams into custody. At this time Dy. Copeland identified the passenger as Douglas Crayton, DOB 06/21/1987 of 13148 Miley Niquiporro Rd. in Tickfaw. Crayton was run through TPSO dispatch, and he had a failure to appear warrant for his arrest. Dy. Copeland called for a wrecker service and the vehicle was taken to the TPSO storage lot in Amite. Both Williams and Crayton were taken to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Amite where they were booked. Williams was charged with reckless operation of a vehicle, possession of a controlled dangerous substance schedule II, possession of a controlled dangerous substance schedule I, possession with intent to distribute controlled dangerous substance schedule I, possession of a controlled dangerous substance schedule V, possession with intent to distribute controlled dangerous substance schedule II, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Crayton was charged with a FTA. TPSO NARCOTICS ARRESTS AMITE MAN Monday, February 18, 2008 Amite—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division arrested Jimiyu E. Vernon, DOB 06/15/1979 of 503 West Olive Street in Amite, this afternoon at approximately 3:15 pm. TPSO has received several complaints on Vernon for the sale of narcotics. TPSO Agents made several undercover buys from Vernon over the last month and a half. 2 search warrants were conducted on Vernontown Rd. and the Roseland Detail Shop on Hwy. 51 at the same time. Upon searching these 2 different locations 140 grams of crack cocaine, 60 grams of powder cocaine, $ 1000.00, a 9mm Millennium Pro Model PT 111 gun, bullet proof vest, and several ounces of marijuana were found. In the process of searching the 2 locations money was found that the TPSO agents bought drugs with from Vernon. The Drug Enforcement Agency, Homeland Security, and Hammond Police Department Narcotics assisted TPSO in this opperation. Vernon is in TPSO custody at this time, but will be taken federally by the DEA. 2 Monte Carlos, 1 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 1 Mustang were seized. Vernon was taken to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Amite where he was booked on Possession with intent to distribute controlled dangerous substance schedule II (More than 200 grams but less than 400 grams), possession with intent to distribute controlled dangerous substance schedule I, and possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance. TPSO ARRESTS HAMMOND MAN Monday, February 18, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy David Copeland was dispatched to 13388 Old Baton Rouge Highway lot # 333 in reference to a complaint at 2:58 am this morning. Upon arrival Dy. Copeland spoke with the complainant Johnny Hughes who stated that suspect Brandon Demouchet, DOB 04/06/1983 of 13087 Old Baton Rouge Highway, came to his residence and was trying to sell drugs. A verbal altercation occurred and Demouchet pulled a small handgun out and threatened to shoot Hughes. Hughes ran toward his residence and Demouchet threw a beer can and busted out a window on the door of the home. Demouchet then got into a grey Nissan Stanza and left. K-9 Deputy Cody Casto and Deputy Travis Graham were patrolling the area of Old Baton Rouge Highway in an attempt to locate Demouchet. Dy. Casto and Graham observed a grey Nissan Stanza with the headlights on in the driveway 13703 Old Baton Rouge Highway. At this time Dy. Casto observed 2 males sitting in the vehicle and he exited his patrol unit with K-9 Castor and ordered the passenger out of the vehicle. The passenger exited the vehicle and began to run. Dy. Casto knowing that the passenger was not the suspect stayed with the vehicle and ordered the driver out of the vehicle to which he refused. Dy. Casto identified the driver as Demouchet. Dy. Casto again ordered Demouchet out of the vehicle and he exited with what was believed to be a firearm in his hand. Dy. Casto ordered Demouchet to drop the suspected gun, Demouchet refused and fled on foot. Dy. Casto gave loud verbal command for Demouchet to stop or the K-9 would be released. He ran into a residence on Old Baton Rouge Highway and K-9 Castor was deployed to apprehend the suspect. K-9 Castor apprehended Demouchet and was handcuffed and taken into custody. In Demouchet’s vehicle Deputies found crack cocaine and marijuana. Demouchet was taken to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Amite where he was booked with possession with intent to distribute controlled dangerous substance schedule II, resisting an officer, resisting an officer by flight on foot, aggravated assault, and criminal damage to property. TPSO LOOKING FOR MISSING PONCHATOULA GIRL Friday, February 15, 2008 Ponchatoula—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Division is looking for Brianne Nichol Vicknair, DOB 02-21-1991 of 24074 Traino Landing Road in Ponchatoula. Vicknair is 5’2 and approximately 135 pounds. Vicknair has brown hair and wears it curly or straight. She was last seen on January 23, 2008, around 8:00 pm. Detective Crystal Stanley is the lead detective on this case. At this time the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help with locating Vicknair. Anyone with any information on the whereabouts or has seen Vicknair is asked to call the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office immediately at (985) 345-6150. *Please note that Vicknair is a runaway.* Underage sales of alcohol part 2 Thursday, February 14, 2008 Below are the names of the people that were cited for the underage sale of alcohol on the 7th and 8th of February. The stores are not listed because they were not in violation of the law; it was the clerk that sold to underage individuals that was issued a citation and summons. TPSO received no complaints on any particular business it was an undercover operation to make sure that the law was being upheld. 1. Melvin Joseph LaCrouts III, 22601 Hwy. 445, Robert, age 21, dob 9-20-86 2. Jamie Haggard, 20025 Davis Lane, Ponchatoula, age 26, dob 5-8-81 3. Amy Elizabeth Bennett, 15031 Shelly Lane, Natalbany, age 32, dob 11-21-75 4. Clarence Timberlake, 56344 Loranger Road, Loranger, age 53, dob 4-29-54 5. Michelle Chambers, 24199 Hwy 190, Robert, age 40, dob 11-9-67 6. Assad Alnisafi, 208 S. First Street, Amite, age 25, dob 4-7-1982 7. Daniel Oneil, 19410 Hwy 16, Amite, dob 5-10-67 8. Mary Jordan, 74238 Old Spring Creek Road, Kentwood, age 52, dob 7-19-55 9. Monica Faye, 16086 Bruhl Road, Folsom, age 40, dob 1-9-68 10. Trina Herman Stafford, 64253 Hayden Lane, Roseland, age 24, dob 10-24-83 11. Lear Marchand, 710 Delaware Ave. Apt A, McComb, MS, age 56, dob 11-16-51 12. Huan Nguyen, 2732 Kismet Street, Marrero, LA, age 33, dob 10-8-74 13. Amanda Maurer, 31164 Barnes Road, Independence, age 30, dob 12-8-1977 14. Chung V. Nguyen, 277 W. RR Ave, Independence, age 48, dob 8-31-59 15. Mary Warren, 19480 N. St. Charles Street, Loranger, dob 12-29-79 16. *****We were able to enter Family Mini Mart and buy from this man twice***** Henry Nguyen, 50039 Hwy. 51, Tickfaw, age 51, dob 6-5-57 UNLAWFUL SALES OF ALCOHOL Thursday, February 14, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Division and School Resource Officers conducted an undercover operation for the illegal sale of alcohol on February 7th and 8th. Underage individuals were used in this operation and they were sent to 38 random stores throughout Tangipahoa Parish. Out of the 38 stores, 16 store clerks sold various types of alcohol to the underage persons. The store clerks were positively identified and were served summons and a court date for the violation. Sheriff Daniel Edwards stated, “The sale of alcohol to underage people will not be tolerated in this parish. Our job is to protect all the citizens that reside here. Underage drinking is a national problem and we are working to ensure the safety of the youth in Tangipahoa Parish.” ATTEMPTED ARMED ROBBERY IN PONCHATOULA Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Ponchatoula—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division is looking for an unknown white male driving a blue Ford Taurus bearing the license plate Louisiana OWD 207. An attempted armed robbery occurred at 1:30 pm at The Family Dollar Store on Highway 22 East in Ponchatoula. The vehicle in question was entered into NCIC as stolen by the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office. The vehicle, at the time of the attempted armed robbery, was occupied by a white male approximately 30 years old with dark hair. Since the report of the attempted armed robbery, the sheriff’s office has received a report in reference to a white male breaking into a residence on Kate Street off of Wardline Rd. and forcing a 13 year old girl to help him load several guns into a light colored car. At this time TPSO detectives believe both incidents were committed by the same person. Anyone with any information on this vehicle is asked please contact the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office at 985-345-6150 or Crime Stoppers. Kenny Schliegelmeyer is the lead detective on this case. TPSO NARCOTICS ARRESTS HAMMOND WOMAN FOR DISTRIBUTION OF PERSCRITION PAIN MEDICATION AND POSSESSION OF A FIREARM Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division arrested Elouise Crafton, DOB 02/11/1944 of 44499 South Baptist Road in Hammond, on February 11, 2008, at 8:00 pm. TPSO Agents made several purchases from Crafton. The informants that purchased methadone from Crafton were equipped with video and audio surveillance equipment. TPSO Agents seized a 2007 Dodge Caliber, a 2005 Puma camper trailer, $30, 196.00 in U.S. currency, several firearms, 26 bottles of methadone, 6 bottles of hydrocodone, 6 bottles of xanax, and 3 bottles of assorted pills all schedule II narcotics. Crafton stated during an interview with agents that she was on Social Security and she was a 7 Star platinum gambler at the Belle of Baton Rouge and that is where she made her money. Crafton was charged with distribution of controlled dangerous substance schedule II, and possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance. TPSO NARCOTICS ARRESTS HAMMOND MAN FOR MARIJUANA AND FIREARM Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division arrested Kevin D. Minchew, DOB 08/13/1975 of 42149 Greg Drive Lot # 78 in Hammond, on February 11, 2008. TPSO Agents received several phone complaints that Minchew was cooking and selling methamphetamine. Agents arrived at Minchew’s residence and he signed a consent to search the premises. Once inside the residence agents found 1 ounce of marijuana in individual packages for sale, a digital scale, and a Remington Model 1100 12 gauge shotgun. Minchew was taken to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Amite where he was booked with possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance. ROBERT MAN ARRESTED FOR SHOOTING Monday, February 11, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Dy. David Copeland was dispatched to 17090 East Merry St. in reference to a shooting on February 08, 2008 at 5:35 pm. Upon arrival Dy. Copeland spoke with the suspect David Tynes, DOB 08/30/1955 of 45377 Chemekette Rd. in Robert, who stated that he arrived to the Merry St. residence and an altercation ensued about stolen property.. Tynes then pulled out a Colt 32 caliber semi automatic pistol and fired on shot striking the victim in the forearm. The victim was identified as Jerry McMahan, DOB 03/06/1954 of 18230 Rose Dr. Lot #2 in Ponchatoula. McMahan was transported to North Oaks Medical center for treatment. Tynes was taken into custody and lead detective on this case Kenny Schliegelmeyer began questioning witnesses and taking evidence into custody. Dy. Copeland took written statements from witnesses and transported Tynes to the Hammond Sub-Station for booking. Then Tynes was taken to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Amite where he was charged with aggravated 2nd degree battery shooting. TPSO ARRESTS HAMMOND MAN FOR NARCOTICS AND FLEEING Monday, February 11, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy Cody Casto was patrolling the area of Highway 1064 and Rufus Bankston Road on February 9, 2008, at 2:09 am, when he observed a maroon Cadillac swerving into oncoming traffic several times. Dy. Casto activated his emergency lights and sirens in an attempt to stop the vehicle. The vehicle refused to stop and continued south on Rufus Bankston. Dy. Casto then witnessed the driver of the vehicle later identified as Brandon Bailey, DOB 05/18/1984 of 43370 Klein Rd. in Hammond, throw 2 clear baggies with a greenish tint out of the window. The vehicle still refusing to stop proceeded and 3 more baggies were thrown from the window. Bailey then made a left turn onto Quick Blvd and proceeded to the back of an apartment complex. Dy. Casto saw the driver’s window crack approximately 3 inches and he immediately gave his Sheriff’s Office K-9 warning to get on the ground and surrender or the K-9 would be released. At this time Bailey opened the door and began to move like he was going to flee and again Dy. Casto gave a loud verbal K-9 warning. Bailey began complying and he was handcuffed and taken into custody. Dy. Casto searched Bailey and the vehicle and found drug paraphernalia. Dy. John Eady returned to the area that Bailey threw the baggies out of the window and were able to locate several of the bags. Bailey was taken to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Amite where he was booked on aggravated flight, possession with intent to distribute schedule I narcotics, improper lane usage, and possession of drug paraphernalia. TYLER PINES ARRESTED ON THIRD CHARGE OF BURGLARY Monday, February 11, 2008 Hammond-- The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division Detective Dale Athmann and other members of the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested Tyler Pines, DOB 08/29/1989 of 44202 Simpson Place in Hammond, on Friday, February 08, 2008, for the burglary of a residence on Yokum Rd. TPSO Detective Dale Athmann has charged Pines with another residential burglary. On June 01, 2007, Pines broke into a residence located at 49304 Yokum Rd. in Ponchatoula. Taken from the residence was a lap top computer. The third charge was added today February 08, 2008. Pines, who commonly rides a bicycle is considered a prime suspect in other residential burglaries in both the Hammond and Ponchatoula areas, and is being actively investigated by TPSO Detectives Division. Anyone with any information regarding this suspect is asked to contact the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Detective Dale Athmann at 985-345-6150. TPSO NARCOTICS ARRESTS 1 FOR NARCOTICS Monday, February 11, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division arrested a Hammond man for narcotics on February 7, 2008, at 8:30 pm. William Clarence Fleet III, DOB 12/25/1965 of 212 Brandi Lane in Hammond, was charged with 2 counts of possession with intent to distribute schedule II Narcotics, possession with intent to distribute schedule I narcotics, and possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled dangerous substance. Undercover agents were able to make several purchases from Fleet. Fleet was stopped for illegal tent on his vehicle and when the vehicle was searched 83 Loratab pills, 41 Oxycontin pills, and a Lorcin 380 handgun loaded were all found in his vehicle. Fleet gave consent to search his residence and ¼ pound of marijuana was found. Fleet was taken to Amite to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail where he was booked. TPSO WORTHLESS CHECKS DIVISION IS LOOKING FOR 2 INDIVIDUALS Monday, February 11, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Worthless Checks Division is looking for 2 individuals. James Brown, DOB 02/15/1957 of 300 West Pine Street in Amite, is wanted for 1 count of theft, $900.00, 1 count issuing worthless checks on a closed account, $1100.00, and 1 count issuing a worthless check, $715.85. Hazel Marie Kimble Alexander, DOB 10/07/1969 of 701 Perry Lane in Hammond, is wanted for 1 count theft by fraud in the amount of $6,045.00, Theft by fraud in the amount of $7,300.00, and 2 counts of theft of checks. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of these 2 individuals please contact Detective Vic Ferrara at the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office at 985-345-6150. 2 Men wanted by TPSO Internet Crimes Aganist Children's Division Monday, February 11, 2008 Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that the following two alleged Internet sexual child predators are wanted by his office: TIMOTHY WAYNE STEPHENS WHITE / MALE; DOB: 11/14/1984 5’2”; 115 lbs. And STEVEN M. BOZANT, JR. WHITE / MALE; DOB: 02/03/1977 6’1”; 230 lbs. Arrest warrants have been issued for both STEPHENS and BOZANT charging them with Computer aided solicitation of a minor for sexual purposes. (14:81.3) If anyone knows the whereabouts of either of these two men, contact the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office at (985) 345-6150. TPSO CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION CHARGES TYLER PINES WITH SECOND BURGLARY Monday, February 4, 2008 Hammond-- The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division Detective Dale Athmann and other members of the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested Tyler Pines, DOB 08/29/1989 of 44202 Simpson Place in Hammond, on Friday, January 25, 2008, for the attempted burglary of a residence on Greco Rd. TPSO Detective Dale Athmann has charged Pines with another residential burglary. On November 14, 2007, Pines broke into a residence located at 43109 Yokum Rd. in Ponchatoula. Taken from the residence was a computer. The second charge was added today February 01, 2008. Pines, who commonly rides a bicycle is considered a prime suspect in other residential burglaries in both the Hammond and Ponchatoula areas, and is being actively investigated by TPSO Detectives Division. Anyone with any information regarding this suspect is asked to contact the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Detective Dale Athmann at 985-345-6150. TPSO CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION ARRESTS 2 Thursday, January 31, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division has been investigating several recent home invasions. Yesterday afternoon TPSO Criminal Investigations Division Detectives made 2 arrests while following leads on these home invasions. Carlos Marcello Wells, 39 of 42005 West Yellow Water Road in Hammond, was arrested and charged with Possession with intent to distribute schedule I narcotics, and he was in possession of several possible stolen items. Damien Darrell Kinchen, 22 of 31049 Hwy. 42 in Springfield, was arrested for 3 FTA’s. These individuals were arrested while CID was diligently working on these home invasions. However these 2 did not have anything to do with the home invasions. Anyone having any information on any burglaries or home invasions is asked to please contact the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office at 985-345-6150. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for any information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for these recent burglaries and home invasions. TPSO CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION MAKES ARREST FOR AREA BURGLARY AND LOOKS FOR OTHER SUSPECTS Wednesday, January 30, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division Detective Dale Athmann and other members of the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested Tyler Pines, DOB 08/29/1989 of 44202 Simpson Place in Hammond, on Friday, January 25, 2008, for the attempted burglary of a residence on Greco Rd. Pines, who commonly rides a bicycle is considered a prime suspect in other residential burglaries in both the Hammond and Ponchatoula areas, and is being actively investigated by TPSO Detectives Division. Anyone with any information regarding this suspect is asked to contact the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Detective Dale Athmann at 985-345-6150. On January 15, 2008, TPSO Deputies responded to 42308 South Airport Road in Hammond. Upon arrival deputies learned that an aggravated robbery had occurred and 2 victims needed immediate medical attention. Both were transported to a local hospital. According to the victim’s 2 black masked gunmen entered the residence and demanded drugs, cash, and guns. Both of the victims were struck in the head several times with a pistol and they were tied up. Cash was taken from the residence along with prescription medication and several guns. The incident happened around 4 am. Detectives Mike Barron, Gary Baham, Captain Robert Bel, and Sgt. Mark Apperson all worked on this case. Anyone having any information on this case is asked to please contact the TPSO Detectives Division at 985-345-6150. Gary Baham is the lead detective on this case. Internet Crimes Against Children Division - SHREVEPORT PHYSICIAN CONVICTED AND SENTENCED ON CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES Tuesday, January 29, 2008 Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that an investigation conducted by Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives has lead to the following conviction in the United States District Court, Western District of Louisiana: Today (January 29, 2008) United States District Judge Richard T. Haik sentenced DR. JOHN DAVIS, age 73, to 200 months in federal prison, with an additional 5 years supervised release to be served upon completion of his prison term. After sentencing Davis, Judge Haik denied Davis’ motion to be released from custody pending his appeal and remanded Davis to the custody of the U.S. Marshal to begin serving his sentence. Dr. Davis is a physician from Metairie who migrated to Shreveport, Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina. He was convicted of one count of attempted production of child pornography by a federal jury in August of 2007. The charge stemmed from an online undercover investigation conducted by Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s detectives Toby Aguillard and Chris Duff. In this investigation, detectives were online posing as a little girl when they were contacted by Dr. Davis. Testimony by Aguillard and Duff at trial revealed that from the first chats, DAVIS aggressively discussed sexual matters with the person he believed to be the little girl. DAVIS repeatedly asked the person to perform sexual acts and send sexy pictures to him via web camera. DAVIS asked the little girl to take sexually explicit images of herself and send them to him over the Internet. On the following day, DAVIS, using a web camera, performed a sexually explicit act displaying his genitalia to the person he believed to be the little girl. DAVIS was thereafter arrested. Testimony during trial also revealed that DAVIS had communicated with other minor females by way of instant message and Internet chat. Sheriff Daniel Edwards stated: “Because of Dr. Davis’ age (73), we know he will likely spend the rest of his life in prison. We empathize with Dr. Davis’ family. However, we are comforted knowing that this defendant will not ever be a threat to our children again.” This case was part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative designed to protect children from online exploitation and abuse. Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as identify and rescue victims. “The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is committed to the goals of Project Safe Childhood. We are resolved to protecting children from pedophiles and predators.” ---Sheriff Daniel Edwards This case was investigated by the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, and the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Luke Walker. TPSO NARCOTICS ARREST 3 Tuesday, January 29, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics division arrested 3 individuals on January 28, 2008. TPSO Narcotics agents arrested Eric Carlson, DOB 04/28/1978 of 44412 Booker Rd. II for possession with intent to distribute schedule I narcotics and 3 FTA’s, at 5:05 pm. Agents were patrolling down Booker II Rd. after receiving several phone calls about people flagging down drivers and trying to sell narcotics. Carlson was selling narcotics when agents were patrolling. Carlson has been arrested several times in the past for possession with intent to distribute schedule I and II narcotics. At 10:30 pm on January 28, 2008, TPSO Narcotics Agents went to 42554 Pumpkin Center Rd. Lot #38 to speak with Jason Brent McHenry about complaints of him selling marijuana. When agents arrived they could smell a strong odor of marijuana. Once inside the residence agents found a clear plastic bag of marijuana inside the dishwasher. McHenry, DOB 08/24/1975 of the above mentioned address and Eric DeWayne Jeansonne, DOB 02/10/1981 of 19357 Florida Blvd. in Albany, were both arrested for possession of schedule I narcotics. TPSO K-9 APPREHENDS HAMMOND MAN Tuesday, January 29, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy Cody Casto was dispatched on January 27, 2008, at 2:46 am to Hwy. 40 just east of Interstate 55 to assist Louisiana State Police in locating a subject who fled on foot after being stopped for a traffic violation. Upon arrival Dy. Casto spoke with LSP Trooper Jonathan Boudreaux who stated that he initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle and the driver slammed on the brakes of the vehicle trying to cause an accident with the police unit. The driver of the vehicle pulled into a driveway off of Hwy. 40 and fled on foot. Trooper Boudreaux informed Dy. Casto that he was wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans. LSP Trooper Boudreaux informed Dy. Casto that a foot chase ensued until they came to a thick wooded area, and the suspect was lost. Dy. Casto with K-9 Castor, Dy. David Copeland, LSP Trooper Boudreaux, and LSP Trooper Errol Durr began to track the suspect. K-9 Castor tracked to the North and approximately 20 yards into the woods Castor stopped and took 2 deep breaths. He led the near a garbage pile where the suspect was spotted under a piece of tin with a shinny object in his hand believed to be a knife. At this time Dy. Casto gave a loud verbal warning, “ Sheriff’s Office K-9, drop the knife and show your hands or the dog will be released to apprehend you and he will bite you.” The suspect did not comply so the warning was given again with no success. Dy. Casto deployed K-9 Castor and he engaged on the left side of the suspect and he began striking Castor in the facial area. Dy Casto gave verbal command for the suspect to stop fighting the dog and he refused. Castor then reengaged the suspect on the arm causing him to drop the knife. LSP Trooper Errol Durr took the suspect into custody. The suspect was identified as Kendrick Marshall, DOB 06/11/1982 of 2410 Center Ave. in Hammond. He was taken to Lallie Kemp Medical Center in Independence for his injuries and turned over into LSP custody. TPSO charged Marshall with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and resisting arrest. LSP also charged Marshall with multiple charges. 2 MEN ARRESTED IN A TRAFFIC STOP Monday, January 28, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy David Copeland was patrolling Durbin Road and noticed a 1995 Kia SUV traveling North Bound that did not have a license plate on the rear of the vehicle displayed properly. The vehicle was pulled over and Dy. Copeland approached the driver and informed him of the reason he was being pulled over. Dy. Copeland asked the driver to produce a driver’s license and the driver responded that he did not have one. At this point Dy. John Suters arrived to assist. The driver was then asked to provide his name and he gave the deputies a wrong name. The driver was then asked to step out of the vehicle. The passenger of the vehicle was asked to also exit the vehicle at this time. He was identified as Talmage Christopher Jones, DOB 03/28/1979 of 29772 Joe Stafford Rd. Lot 2 in Walker. Both deputies questioned Jones and he told them that the Driver’s first name was Joey, but he didn’t know his last name. Jones also told deputies that the driver was from the New Orleans area. Dy. Copeland then spoke with the driver again and he finally gave his real name, Joey Bullock, DOB 09/19/1974 of 930 Cedar Drive in West Wego. TPSO Dispatch advised that Bullock had a warrant for his arrest for Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and that the plate that was improperly displayed belonged to a Honda Accord. Also Bullock had a suspended driver’s license. Deputies called for a wrecker to take the car into custody and Bullock was transported to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Amite. While en-route Dy. Suters informed Dy. Copeland that he was giving Jones a ride to the Livingston Parish line where he met with LPSO. LPSO advised that they were looking for the 2 men because they were involved in an armed robbery in Livingston Parish. They advised that the 2 men had taken a credit card and a DVD player. LPSO took Jones into custody and a hold was placed on Bullock for LPSO. Bullock was charged with possession of stolen property, resisting an officer, driving under suspension, license plate violation, switched license plate, and fugitive from another jurisdiction. MISSING MAN IN MANCHAC FOUND Monday, January 28, 2008 Manchac—The body of 63 year old Ronald Bourque was found down a small canal near his boat around 7:45 am on Sunday, January 27, 2008. An autopsy was performed this morning and the cause of death was drowning with no trauma. Detectives determined that Bourque fell out of his boat and drowned. 63 YEAR OLD MAN REPORTED MISSING IN MANCHAC Saturday, January 26, 2008 Manchac—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office was dispatched this morning to Owl Bayou also commonly known as Paradise Island for a report of a missing person. When Deputy Brian Martin arrived at approximately 10:30 am, he learned from family members that Ronald Bourque, DOB 07/21/44 of 19145 Owl Bayou Canal, was last seen last night between the hours of 5:00 pm and 6:30 pm. Bourque’s truck was found backed almost into the water, and his boat was found a short time later with the keys to the boat and his cell phone still in the boat. This is being treated as a missing person at this time and is still under investigation. TPSO Detective Laura Foman is the lead detective on this case. Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of Bourque or saw him last night is asked to please contact the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office immediately at 985-345-6150 or Detective Foman at 985-507-9947. 2 MEN ARRESTED FOR COCAINE Wednesday, January 23, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy Mike Dean Jr. and his K-9 Emir were dispatched to assist Louisiana State Police at approximately 3:30 am this morning on I-12 1 mile West of the airport exit. Upon arrival Dean Jr. learned from LSP troopers that the 2 men that were traveling from Texas had conflicting stories and refused to sign a consent to search. They were originally pulled over for improper lane usage. Dean Jr. and K-9 Emir began to search the vehicle. Emir alerted twice and between the driver’s seat and the center console a ½ Kilo of suspected cocaine. LSP took the vehicle to Troop L so it could be further searched. The 2 men identified as Willie Powell, 28 of Houston, Texas, and Lavalle James, the driver, 38 of Hopemills, North Carolina, were taken to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Amite where they were both booked on possession with intent to distribute controlled dangerous substance schedule II. James was also charged with improper lane usage. ID Theft Tuesday, January 22, 2008 The holidays are over, you’ve made your New Year’s resolutions and your monthly credit card and bank statements are now arriving in the mail after holiday shopping excursions and traveling. Sheriff Daniel H. Edwards advises Tangipahoa Parish residents to not become too complacent when opening those monthly statements. And he further encourages them to be on the lockout for signs of identity theft as it’s sometimes easy to overlook suspicious account activity. Sheriff Edwards says, “You want to ensure that you have not given an unintentional gift to an identity thief.” Said Sheriff Edwards, “The holidays are a prime time for identity thieves to go into overdrive when it comes to stealing innocent peoples’ identities. These thieves take advantage of the ‘hustle and bustle’ of Christmas and shoppers’ sometimes preoccupation with the holiday season’s festivities and fast pace.” Sometimes it’s not so hard for people to overlook questionable transactions on their monthly statements, especially for those who don’t want to be reminded of how much they spent during the holidays. However, Sheriff Edwards says there is good news and that you can prevent identity theft or catch it early by taking simple precautions. He cites the guidelines established by the National Crime Prevention Council: • Review your monthly credit card and bank statements. Look carefully for unfamiliar transactions. • Retrieve your mail from your mailbox promptly. Thieves “shop” mailboxes for identity information. • Lock up your personal information - tax information, previous tax returns, bank statements, and unpaid bills - even at home. • Check your credit report - the law entitles everyone to at least one free report a year from each major credit bureau. • Report suspicious activity right away - alert any one of the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, or Trans Union) to any possible fraud, close the account you think has been compromised, file a police report in case you need to provide proof of the crime, and file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at its website (www.consumer.gov/idtheft). • Destroy or shred documents that you do not need to keep for long periods. Documents such as phone bills, credit card receipts, and mail-order catalogs all hold valuable information tied to your identity. • Secure financial information you may need for tax time. In preparation for tax time, keep pay stubs, receipts for charitable donations, and other financial statements safely locked away until you are ready to do your taxes. Sheriff Edwards concluded, “Knowledge is power when it comes to preventing identity theft. The only way to maintain power over your financial information is by limiting other people’s knowledge of and access to it.” TPSO DEPUTY AND BLOODHOUND FIND MISSING JUVENILE Friday, January 18, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Dy. David Copeland was dispatched on January 17, 2008, at 8:11 pm. to 19200 J. Corkern Rd. in Franklinton to assist in locating a run away juvenile. Dy. Copeland made contact with Dy. Mike Roach and Dy. John Eady who were also en-route as members of the location team. Upon arrival Dy. Copeland spoke with Deputy Robert Harris from Washington Parish who advised that earlier in the day a 10 year old male juvenile had shot his sister with a B.B. gun, and ran into the woods. Dy. Harris advised that the juvenile had been missing for approximately 3 hours. There had been an initial search effort by several Washington Parish deputies and family members with no success of finding the missing juvenile. Dy. Copeland spoke with the juvenile’s mother who advised he had been having trouble lately. A description was given to the deputies. At this time Dy. David Copeland and K-9 Bloodhound Bailey began to search for a trail. K-9 Bailey picked up a trail to the south of the residence, which led them through a thick wooded area for about 40 yards. Dy. Copeland then saw the juvenile lying near a tree. As he approached he noticed that he was not moving. Dy. Copeland approached and realized that he was sleeping. Dy. Copeland asked the juvenile if he was ok, and he stated that he was cold. Dy. Copeland picked up the juvenile and carried him out of the woods and returned him to his mother. TPSO Deputy and K-9 apprehend 2 burglary suspects Friday, January 18, 2008 Kentwood—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy Danny Sharkey was dispatched to 71391 Hwy. 51 in Kentwood in reference to a burglary in progress on January 17, 2008, at 10:38 pm. Upon arrival at A&A Bait Dy. Sharkey was advised that the suspects fled on foot north bound. At this time TPSO Sgt. Kevin Trabona advised Dy. Cody Casto and his K-9 Castor to be en-route to the scene and a perimeter was set up. Upon arrival Dy. Casto was informed that there was 2 suspects fleeing on foot. Dy. Casto and K-9 Castor tracked the suspects through a wooded area and then to a white wooden house where Castor began to bark towards the steps of the house. Dy. Casto observed 2 males squatting next to the steps. Dy. Casto gave loud verbal command “Sheriff’s Office K-9 get on the ground or I will deploy the dog.” At this time one of the suspects shouted back “We did not break into anything.” Both suspects lay on the ground and were taken into custody. They were identified as Kentrell Rasaud Hawthorne, DOB 12-03-1980 of 70203 Franklin St. in Tangipahoa, and John Jones, DOB 12-21-1986 of 70203 Franklin St. in Tangipahoa. Both men began telling Deputies that that threw a brick through the window of A&A Bait in an attempt to break in. They were both transported to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Amite and were charged with attempted burglary of a business. MAN ARRESTED FOR CRACK COCAINE Wednesday, January 16, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division in Combination with The Drug Enforcement Agency, and Hammond Police Department arrested Barry Spears, DOB 10/27/1971 of 1721 Chestnut St. in Anna, TX, for possession of more than 5 grams but less than 50 grams of crack cocaine. Spears is originally from the Hammond area. On January 14, 2008, agents received information that Spears was in possession of a distributable amount of crack cocaine. At approximately 7:15 pm Spears was observed in the Albertson’s parking lot, located at 1711 West Thomas St. sitting in his car. A records check showed that Spears was wanted by Hammond PD for an outstanding warrant. Spears was seen meeting with another individual who entered the passenger side of the vehicle. Spears then drove his vehicle near a light pole in the parking lot and retrieved something from the ground. Agents approached Spears’ vehicle to execute the outstanding arrest warrant. Agents observed Spears place something in his mouth. After a brief physical struggle with agents, Spears was placed into custody and handcuffed. Spears then spit out a plastic bag which contained 20 pieces of crack cocaine weighing approximately 25 grams. Spears was also in possession of $3720.00 at the time at his arrest. Spears is currently in the custody of the United States Marshalls and faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years. TPSO IN COMBINATION WITH LOUISIANA STATE POLICE CONDUCT DWI CHECKPOINT Monday, January 14, 2008 Ponchatoula— On January 11, 2008, TPSO along with the Louisiana State Police conducted a DWI Check Point on LA. Highway 22 East, approximately 1 mile West of Dunson Road. The Check Point started at 10:00 pm and ended at approximately 4:00 am. DWI Arrests 1. Russell A. Gross – Arrested – DWI 2. Ricardo Ricoo – Arrested – DWI 3. Angelique Bonanno – Arrested - DUI of Marijuana 4. Curoisca a. Robinson – Arrested Larry Crocker – Tested And Released. Other Citations Issued • Driving Under Suspension - 2 • No Drivers License - 3 • No Proof Of Insurance - 1 • Allowing An Unlicensed Driver To Operate A Motor Vehicle - 1 There were 5 State Troopers and 6 TPSO Deputies. TPSO Deputies: 1. Sgt. Jimmy Hyde 2. Sgt. Michael Christmas 3. Deputy Daniel Diddon 4. Deputy Bobby Guy – Mounted Division 5. Deputy Eugene Diddon – Mounted Division 6. Deputy Mike Moore – Reserve Division Law enforcement officers checked 375 vehicles on LA Highway 22 at the Check Point location. There were also 5 other field sobriety tests conducted. Deputies took in to custody, two subjects wanted by the Ponchatoula Police Department for outstanding warrants. Amite Fire Department supplied a power station for lights at the Check Point, and two men to set the lights up and drive the OEP Command Center to our location. Sheriff Daniel Edwards stated, “When you drive under the influence of alcohol or other substances you endanger the lives of innocent citizens as well as your own. We strive to keep the citizens of Tangipahoa Parish safe. If you Drink and Drive, we will catch you, and you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. I would like to thank the Louisiana State Police and the TPSO Deputies who worked this checkpoint, and who are helping to make our roadways safer.” 2 ARRESTED IN DOMESTIC DISPUTE Tuesday, January 8, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy John Bankston was dispatched to Old Baton Rouge Highway in reference to a domestic disturbance on 01/06/2008 at 2:44 pm. Upon arrival Dy. Bankston learned that one of the individuals involved in the altercation had been cut. A neighbor saw the 2 people involved yelling in the front yard and called the Sheriff’s Office. Dy. Bankston spoke with Emmanuel Penn, DOB 02/22/1966 of 13310 Old Baton Rouge Hwy., who stated that he got into an argument with his girlfriend, Gwen Calahan, DOB 02/22/1962 of 13310 Old Baton Rouge Hwy. During the altercation Penn grabbed Calahan and allegedly began to strangle her. Calahan, in response to the actions taken by Penn, took a knife and stabbed Penn. Emergency personal attended to Penn and he refused treatment. Domestic Violence Detective Jill Hutcheson was notified of the situation for further investigation. Penn and Calahan were both taken into custody. Penn was arrested for outstanding warrants for Domestic Battery. Calahan was arrested and charged with Aggravated Battery Domestic. Both were taken to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Amite. DWI CHECKPOINT Tuesday, January 8, 2008 Ponchatoula—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a DWI checkpoint on January 11, 2008. The check point will be held on LA Hwy 22 East, near Dunson Road. The Louisiana State Police have been contacted and they are going to participate in the check point. The check point will be conducted from 10:00 pm till 4:00 am. TPSO LOOKING FOR 3 INDIVIDUALS FOR ISSUING WORTHLESS CHECKS Monday, January 7, 2008 Hammond—The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is looking for 3 individuals for issuing worthless checks. Anthony Hebert, DOB 11/17/1973 of Gramercy, is wanted on 3 counts of issuing worthless checks over $700.00. Wanda V. Klein, DOB 02/03/1959 of 390 Bay St. in Ponchatoula, is wanted on 22 counts of issuing worthless checks. Brandon T. Shelton, DOB 06/26/1976 of 415 Marais St. in New Orleans, is wanted for 2 counts of issuing worthless checks and 2 FTA’s. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of these individuals should contact the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Detective Vic