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Burglary Arrest


HAMMOND, LA - February 21, 2020 - Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports the following:
On February 20, 2020, at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Criminal Patrol Division responded to an alarm call at the business of “Kountry Korner” located on Morris Road in Hammond, LA.

Upon arrival, deputies observed the business had signs of forced entry and contacted the Criminal Investigations Division to assist. During further investigation, it was learned that over $1,000.00 in merchandise was stolen during the burglary. Detectives quickly obtained identifying information on the suspects, also learning that a juvenile may have been involved.

At approximately 5:00 a.m., detectives placed the three subjects in custody for Simple Burglary related to the incident.

The suspects are identified as 18-year-old Khaelan Dion Ross of Covington, LA, 18-year-old Leonidas Cannon of Slidell, LA, and one 15-year-old male
juvenile.