Both of the victims survived and have since been released from the hospital. Kim Taraba with River Cities Humane Society Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. THE FORECAST Mike Kliebert, whose grandfather hatched the 65-year-old gator, said he moved Hardhide from public . 0. Wind Advisory in effect for the entire WBRZ BATON ROUGE - The Tigers win the Podium Challenge in the River Center with a score of 197.700. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. Tori Breakbill along with her 7-year-old daughter have been missing for over two weeks. Chief Layrisson brought up the matter at the Ponchatoula City Council meeting . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Tigers beat out No. Carts filled with cabbages, Irish potatoes, onions, carrots, and a host of green themed throws will be given out by Krewe of Erin members and guests. When Albany lost to Wossman in a Class 3A semifinal a year ago, coach Stacy Darouse said her players were determined to be back. Shown is a person Ponchatoula police are asking the public for help identifying. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader PONCHATOULA, La. Melvin McGary was in retaliation for reporting workplace discrimination. Three teens were detained after their vehicle crashed into a tree near the shooting scene. Eighteen-year-old Bradlyn Alex McKay, also known as "Bam," is believed to be in the. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. A space heater had been left running unattended and was in the near vicinity of clothing and bedding, which caught fire. Officers verified. With the win, the first Division I nonselect final is a rematch of last year's Class 5A final with Ponchatoula (26-8), the 2022 champion, taking on No. John Barnes. The 2022 champion will take on No. Don't Threaten. The post garnered over 2,500 shares and 1,500 likes. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular audio clips. He was three months away from retirement, according to the NAACP. PONCHATOULA, La. Malcolm Chester will serve at. Contact Us. The University of Louisianas Search Committee has set a March 24 deadline for applicants seeking to become the next President of Southeastern Louisiana University. At the time of reporting, Tallia was not on leave. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. 9News Daily AM Update: Friday, March 3. Updated: 10 hours ago. Ponchatoula Police Jail Website. A clear sky. City Clerk January 11, 2023. The Ponchatoula Police Department clarified concerns Friday after a report of an active shooter at a Walmart store.Subscribe to WDSU on YouTube now for more:. Keep it Clean. The Tangipahoa NAACP released a statement over the weekend in support of McGary, accusing Ponchatoula police of firing McGary in retaliation for reporting previous workplace discrimination. ABC's Good Morning . The City of Ponchatoula was earlier this month awarded a $4,039,238 grant from Louisiana Water Sector Commission for sewer improvements, Mayor Bob Zabbia announced at the February city council meeting. She became pregnant at 16 years old after she was raped by a 30-year-old man. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Hines said that her party spoke to the accused shooter before the incident and had no sense that anything out of the ordinary was about to happen. Ponchatoula Police Chief Bry Layrisson said Frank Tallia, 24, faces a charge of sexual battery. Please disable your ad blocker, and refresh the page to view this content. Rafael Goyeneche with the Metropolitan Crime Commission told the news outlet he was requesting an outside law enforcement agency to look at the case. The. Don't knowingly lie about anyone The woman, identified as, 32-year-old Tabitha Mielke of Lacombe, reportedly stabbed herself before deputies could calm her down and take her into custody and take the knife away. No injuries have been reported. A Ponchatoula police officer has been charged with a sex crime after being arrested in Livingston Parish last weekend, officials said. Abelseth is now 32 years old. Denham Townhomes, to be located on La. WBRZ reported that nothing has happened since she filed the report seven years ago. University officials initially said the inmate, 48-year-old Gary Frith, was working with a clean-up crew on campus before walking LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. 147 were here. The suspect is 48-year-old Brandy Hogan of Hammond. According to troopers, Danielle McCroy was headed north on. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, In a public meeting held on campus recently, the Search Committee set an ambitious schedule to include a May 1 UL Board vote to name the successor for the retiring SLU President, Dr. John Crain. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. City Clerk January 19, 2022 . Matt Williams delivers your Friday By Buck Ringgold Parkview Baptist team photo by Michael Odendahl HAMMOND, La. 985-386-6548. Satanist paedophile ring 'ritually raped up to 25 children'By Tom Leonard in Ponchatoula 6/3/05. Regional Agencies. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. With a wing cook-off, car show, strawberry auction, bake-off, kids activities and more, theres plenty of fun for everyone at this year's event, which is scheduled on Saturday, April 1, at Memorial Park in Ponchatoula. I went to a trauma counselor, and he said, No, you have 30 years after you turn 18.'. Be Nice. Alexander and his passenger were arrested that day after officers found methamphetamine, heroin, ecstasy, MDMA and drug paraphernalia in his car. PONCHATOULA, LA 3 DAYS AGO an17.com Strawberry A St. Gabriel city police officer is in custody in Livingston Parish after being charged in the shooting of a man in Denham Springs man last week. A year after seeing its rally fall short in the semifinals, the Wildcats led by seven points early in the fourth quarter. No injuries have been reported. Frank Tallia, an officer with the Ponchatoula Police Department, is currently jailed at the Livingston Parish Detention Center on a charge of sexual battery involving rubbing or touching.. Low 51F. On September 28, 2021, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office was dispatched to a call for Carnal Knowledge of a juvenile in Ponchatoula, La. Published 12:37 pm Sunday, April 10, 2022. 22 LA-22 Ponchatoula Traffic News; 51 US-51 Branch Ponchatoula Traffic News; 12 I-12 Ponchatoula Traffic News; Report an Accident. Winds light and variable. 5 Ponchatoula defeated top-seeded Walker, 52-47 in the Division I Non-Select semi-finals Thursday night at the University Center. His profile was deactivated as news spread of the case. The police department building was hit twice and the awning was hit once. High 74F. Winds will ease into the evening. around 2:00 p.m. on Monday. Judge Jeffrey Cashe is the judge who took away her custody and ordered the child support payments. Thats why Im making a referral to another agency today, for them to take a fresh look at it to see if it rises to the level of an actionable felony, and the agency that I would refer it to would have the authority to seek an arrest warrant and arrest any culpable individuals in this case, Goyeneche added. Stream LIVE news here. McGary and the NAACP, however, say the termination was an act of retaliation after McGary previously filed complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for discriminatory practices and creating a hostile work environment. Judge Jeffrey Cashe granted Barnes full custody of the child, who is now 16, and ordered Abelseth to pay him child support. In the early morning hours of Wednesday March 1, the Kentwood Police Department, along with members of the Hammond Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Agency Northshore Task Force conducted a search warrant in the 500 and 600 block of Avenue I in Kentwood. John Barnes is the Ponchatoula, Louisiana man accused of raping and impregnating Crysta Abelseth when she was 16 and he was 30 in Hammond, crime victim advocates said. Alyssa Hillard scored a game-high 18 points for the winners, who took the lead for good with on a Taylor Jackson putback with 2:05 remining. Plentiful sunshine. Abelseth told the news outlet that until that time, she did not realize that she still had legal recourse. Perhaps the most common goal the team had was to make the playoffs, ALEXANDRIA, La. Ponchatoula Civil Service Board Seeks Part-Time Secretary. racist or sexually-oriented language. The Tangipahoa NAACP has accused the Ponchatoula Police Department of defaming and wrongfully terminating an officer the police department says interfered with the arrest of his stepson. Surveillance shows two suspects wanted in a credit card fraud investigation in Hammond. Barnes owns Gumbeaux Digital Branding, a web company in Ponchatoula which lists Ponchatoula Police as a client. A Ponchatoula police officer has been charged with a sex crime after being arrested in Livingston Parish last weekend, officials said. We'd love to hear eyewitness Ponchatoula police officer Frank Tallia, 24, was arrested in Livingston Parish on Sept. 24, 2022, on one charge of sexual battery, according to online booking records. Since his death, Ive devoted all my energy to spreading awareness and speaking in schools, camps, churches, seminars, shelters, etc. BATON ROUGE - One week into Lent and the crawfish market is seeing one of its first significant drops of the season. The Ponchatoula Police Department covers roughly 87 square miles (140.01 km2). A house fire caused by a space heater in Pontchatoula took the life of a 77-year-old man and injured his wife. The NAACP also said they believe a criminal investigation was already conducted and found no evidence of misconduct. NAACP says Ponchatoula Police fired officer in retaliation for reporting misconduct. PONCHATOULA Three artists on three different easels buzzer and theyre off. woman accused of using aunts debit card for 136 DoorDash orders held on preset $18 million bond, Suspect arrested, victims identified in Slidell double homicide, police say, Newly installed Methodist bishop makes Louisiana history. (WGNO) A woman who the Ponchatoula Police Department was looking for in the case of a store clerk stabbing, has been arrested. To learn more about Report for America and to support our journalism. The Ponchatoula Police Department said the shots were one. Chief Bry Layrisson confirmed that the attack occurred at the Texaco gas station on Highway 22 in the eastern part of the city. What You Need to Know Before Placing a Wager in Louisiana, K9 Koi retiring from Denham Springs Police Department: He went out every night ready to do his job. A Ponchatoula man was sentenced to 99 years in prison for incestuous sexual acts, according to the district attorney's office for the 21st Judicial District Court. There is no greater pain than a family having to bury their child, and I will do everything in my power to try and prevent another family from having to bear the burden of loss because their child was unaware of the dangers of inhalants or other drugs. Kinsleigh Hughes is a lot like any other 6-year-old she loves dancing, her mama, and good luck getting her to sit still. Fax: (985) 386-5533. A Facebook group named " Save Old Hardhide ". District Attorney Scott Perrilloux told WBRZ he is reviewing the case. No. Be Proactive. Click Here to report it. Ponchatoula Police Jail Correctional Facility, located in the city of Ponchatoula, Tangipahoa Parish County, Louisiana, is a highly secured jail that currently hosts thousands of . On Saturday night at 9:32 p.m., Ponchatoula Police responded to a shooting in the 200 block of W. Hickory Street. Ponchatoula News. He is charged with second degree murder in the slaying of Dylan Martin, his estranged partner. Ponchatoula police say that Joshua Taylor was booked for second-degree attempted murder for allegedly shooting and wounding a victim at Ol' Skool Bar, located on Northwest Railroad Ave. Police say Tori Breakbill and her 7-year-old daughter were reported. Ive been doing this a long time, Goyeneche told the news station. 110 West Hickory Street, Ponchatoula, LA, 70454. Read more about her here and find background on the judge here. Low 51F. Full story: https://t.co/pMzWcVREcR pic.twitter.com/a10yhwBwmX. Ponchatoula Police Jail (LA) Inmate Search & Look Up - Prison Roster. We are in the information-gathering stage to review the arrest before I make any decisions [on Tallias future with the department], Layrisson said. (BRPROUD) - Shots were fired near the Strawberry Festival in Ponchatoula on Saturday night. John Barnes is the Poncahtoula, Louisiana man accused of raping and impregnating Crysta Abelseth when she was 16 and he was 30 in Hammond. 2 Parkway at 8 p.m. Saturday at Southeastern Louisiana. Don't Threaten. Senior center Taylor Jackson scored 23 points to lead Ponchatoula (21-8, 4-0 District 6-5A) won the Class 5A championship. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. We'd love to hear eyewitness According to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriffs Office, Maili Morris was arrested Feb. 16 after her aunt "discovered her bank account was overdrawn by several hundred dollars," and she saw the charges were for "DoorDash.". Officials said the calls are a scam and are not coming from the sheriff. Cashes office did not immediately return a call seeking comment from Heavy. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.. The right lane of I-81 northbound at mile marker 165.2 near Ashley Borough will be closed in order to make bridge deck repairs to the bridge that runs over State Route 6309. Ponchatoula Police Captain Fired. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism BATON ROUGE - One person was shot on Lobdell Boulevard overnight. The police received a call on Monday afternoon from a rental car company in Baton Rouge about a stolen vehicle that was pinging at an address on N. 12th Street in Ponchatoula. Be Truthful. that is degrading to another person. John Barnes is the Ponchatoula, Louisiana man accused of raping and impregnating Crysta Abelseth when she was 16 and he was 30 in Hammond, crime victim advocates said. You have permission to edit this article. Paint, paint, paint. She was taken to the hospital by EMS and after she is released she will be booked into St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center as a fugitive. Visit the City of Ponchatoula website for more information. PONCHATOULA Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller announced that a contractor will be installing storm drain pipes and catch basins for the Hoover/Sisters Road roundabout in the coming week. Threats of harming another Parade revelers will be led by 39th Queen of Erin Madison Kiss with Grand Marshal Mike Whitlow and the Krewe of Erin Royal Court. (BRPROUD) - A Ponchatoula Police Department officer is now on administrative leave after he was arrested in Livingston Parish last Saturday on a sexual battery charge. "In a case that has horrified Americans way beyond the Bible Belt, Louis Lamonica Jnr and eight members the Hosanna Church are accused of being members of a Satanic paedophile ring who ritually raped up to 25 children, as well as performing . LSPO said residents are getting calls from someone claiming to be Sheriff Jason Ard before asking for money to clear an arrest warrant. Man wanted for murder in Texas arrested in Ponchatoula, police say Summary by Ground News Two people were shot on a street in Plant City on Friday, December 16, police said. The phone line was busy during repeated call attempts. (WGNO) - The Ponchatoula Police Department seized several drugs, and a firearm during a traffic stop on . A fourth teen fled the crash scene but was later arrested along with the other three teens. LIVINGSTON, La. There was a problem saving your notification. All rights reserved. The number of inhabitants is around 202438. According to the Police Department, a detective saw a woman . You can make a donation here. No police officer should be worried that they might lose their job for telling the truth. Hes well connected, Abelseth told the news outlet. Kaden Duvernay* (W/M DOB 07/30/2002) is wanted for carnal knowledge of a juvenile from an incident that occurred in September in the Ponchatoula area. A former police officer filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the Ponchatoula police department alleging they wrongfully terminated and defamed him. The civil rights organization claims the firing of Capt. LSU pitcher Paul Skenes LSU women's basketball beats Georgia 83-66 in SEC Tournament matchup. Police said Jamey Edwards, 41, shot his wife before shooting himself inside their home on East I-55. Roads reopened after fire at Entergy substation in St. James Parish. Ive never seen anything like this. (WVUE) - Three adults and one juvenile have been arrested in recent days for drawing weapons on victims in public spaces, according to Ponchatoula police. Police department in Louisiana searching for mother and daughter. The Tangipahoa NAACP has accused the Ponchatoula Police Department of defaming and wrongfully terminating an officer the police department says interfered with the arrest of his stepson. Sources said the incident happened at a venue in the Springfield area. A change in the LHSAA basketball brackets for this season has put No. The family of this mother and daughter say neither have been seen since . If your child will play baseball or softball this spring, youll need to stock up on appropriate clothing and equipment. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriffs Office is asking the publics help finding a Ponchatoula resident on outstanding warrants. Ponchatoula rallies to beat top-seeded Walker 52-47 in Division I nonselect semifinal. City of Ponchatoula 2021 Audit Report . Ponchatoula is located at (30.439162, -90.442507) and has an elevation of 26 feet (7.9 According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.2 square miles (11 km 2), all land.. Ponchatoula is located along Interstate 55 and Louisiana Highway 22, equidistant from New Orleans and Baton Rouge.In the early 1900s, Ponchatoula was one of only two ways to reach New . I didnt believe him until it happened.. accounts, the history behind an article. Officials have caught the inmate who escaped deputy custody while working with a crew at Southeastern Louisiana University on Friday morning, March 3. Ponchatoula council hears reports of allegations, advisory board, more. Forced to pay her rapist child support and legal fees and give up custody of the child thats a product of the rape. ( WGNO) A woman who the Ponchatoula Police Department was looking for in the case of a store clerk stabbing, has been arrested. Also named in the suit filed by Melvin McGary, a 23-year veteran of Ponchatoula Police Department, are Chief Bry Layrisson, Lt. Collin Lee, the City of Ponchatoula and ABA Insurance Company.