Be On The Lookout: Runaway Juvenile from Hammond

Jan 28, 2026

HAMMOND (January 28, 2026)- The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a runaway juvenile.

Chaylynn DeRoche, 16, was last seen Wednesday, January 7, in the area of West University Avenue near the interstate in Hammond.

Chaylynn is described as a white female with reddish-brown hair, standing 5'1" and weighing 115 pounds. She has several tattoos including an Ace, Spade, Club and Diamond across her knuckles.

Chaylynn is originally from the Houma area and is believed to possibly be there.

Sheriff Gerald Sticker asks anyone with information regarding Chaylynn’s whereabouts to contact our Juvenile Division at 985-902-2031.

If you’d prefer to share information anonymously, you can do so through CrimeStoppers of Tangipahoa’s tip line at 1-800-554-5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip!

TPSO Public Information Office, pio@tpso.org