Former Teacher Arrested for Battery on a Student

LORANGER (March 24, 2026)- The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) has arrested a former special education teacher for alleged physical abuse of one of her students.

Laura Tallo, 61, was booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on Monday, March 23, with Simple Battery to the Infirm.

In January, TPSO School Resource Officers (SROs) were informed by leadership at Loranger Elementary School about an incident involving Tallo and a 6-year-old special education student. During the investigation, multiple incidents of alleged physical abuse were documented against Tallo. Tallo was immediately removed from her position, and following additional investigative efforts by the TPSO Criminal Investigations Division, an arrest warrant was issued. Tallo no longer works for the Tangipahoa Parish School System (TPSS).

The TPSO wants to thank the TPSS for its cooperation and collaboration on this case and in all efforts centered on student safety.

TPSO Public Information Office, pio@tpso.org‍