Arrests
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 13, 2020
Four arrested in Klien Rd. shooting.
HAMMOND, LA – Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that four Hammond residents were arrested related to a shooting that occurred on November 9, 2020, on Klien Rd. in Hammond.
One victim was shot, needing medical attention. Shortly after arriving on scene, deputies alerted surrounding law enforcement agencies of the incident and suspect vehicle description. Within moments, the Hammond Police Department located the suspect vehicle in the area of Range Rd. and had the occupants detained pending investigation.
The investigation revealed that around 2:20 in the afternoon, several suspects traveled to Willow Villa Road where they were captured by video surveillance exiting a newer model Dodge Charger. The suspects then appear to walk towards the Klein Road Mobile Park. The suspects are then believed to have fired approximately 15 times toward multiple houses and subjects, striking one male victim and one residence. The victim was treated at a medical facility and later released with non-life threatening injuries.
During this investigation, TPSO deputies conducted a traffic stop on a white sedan that was also believed to be involved in the incident. Upon making contact with the driver, deputies learned the vehicle was reported stolen from New Orleans, LA, and possibly contained several firearms.
TPSO detectives then obtained a search warrant for the vehicle. During the search, detectives located a Glock .45 caliber handgun, a Glock 9mm handgun, and an Anderson Arms AR-15 style rifle. Numerous illegal narcotics were also located inside of the vehicle. Additionally, detectives were able to connect two of the three occupants to the Klien Rd. shooting.
During the time of this investigation, a second shooting occurred on East Merry Street in Hammond. At this time, no arrests have been made, however, detectives believe the two shootings are connected.
Detectives are asking anyone with information in reference to this incident to contact Detective R. Walker at (985) 902-2036, or contact Crime Stoppers at 800-554-5245.
The following subjects were arrested in connection with this incident:
1. Charles Pines Jr., 22, of Hammond, Louisiana was arrested and charged as follows:
Attempted Second Degree Murder
Aggravated Assault by Drive By Shooting
Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property
Illegal Discharge of a Dangerous Weapon
Possession of Schedule I Narcotics
2. Tavion McGary, 19, of Hammond, Louisiana was arrested and charged as follows:
Attempted Second Degree Murder
Aggravated Assault by Drive By Shooting
Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property
Illegal Discharge of a Dangerous Weapon
Possession of Schedule I Narcotics
3. Tavi Roach, 32, of Hammond, Louisiana was arrested and charged as follows:
(2) Counts Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm
(2) Counts Possession of a Firearm while in Possession of a CDS
Possession of Schedule I Drugs
Possession of Schedule II Drugs
Possession of Stolen Property
4. Romeriez Watkins, 22, of Hammond, Louisiana was arrested and charged as follows:
Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm
Possession of a Weapon While in Possession of a CDS
Possession of Schedule I Drugs (Heroin)
