Hammond
CRIME & SAFETY
Hammond man sentenced to 20 years on series of domestic abuse-related charges
AMITE—A Hammond man has been sentenced to 20 years at hard labor after pleading no contest to a series of domestic abuse-related charges. 21st Judicial District Attorney Scott Perrilloux said that Michael Anthony Gutter, 40, of Hammond has pleaded no contest to one count of possession of a firearm by a person previously convicted of domestic abuse battery, two counts of domestic abuse aggravated assault, one count of domestic abuse battery - third offense, and one count of false imprisonment with a dangerous weapon.
Shooting at TJ’s Tobacco Store in Ponchatoula leaves one injured, suspect arrested
PONCHATOULA, La. (WVUE) - A shooting at TJ’s Tobacco Store on Veterans Avenue in Ponchatoula left one person injured and a suspect in custody. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on July 13. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man lying in the store’s parking lot with three gunshot wounds....
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office searching for 'armed and dangerous' rape suspect who skipped court
TANGIPAHOA PARISH, La. — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of an armed and dangerous rape suspect who skipped his trial this week. Gerald Stevens, 55, of Roseland, is wanted for failure to appear for his trial date on Monday, July 15. Stevens is accused...
Deputies searching for man who burglarized multiple cars at Hammond apartments
HAMMOND — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who broke into cars at a Hammond apartment complex earlier in July. Early July 9, deputies were called to The Creeks apartment complex on North Morrison Boulevard. At least two vehicle owners reported evidence of their cars being broken into and reported that wallets and credit cards were missing, deputies said. It was later learned attempts were made on more than 30 locked vehicles.
Two arrested for vehicle burglaries in Ponchatoula
On July 18, 2024, Ponchatoula Police responded to multiple calls regarding suspicious activity in the area of Beech Street. Upon arrival, officers were able to locate one male juvenile and 18-year-old Tyler Anthony Kimble. Upon further investigation, it was learned that a firearm was reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the same area. Detectives were able to locate and recover the stolen firearm. Kimble was arrested for the following charges and transported to Tangipahoa Parish jail.
Gun safety tips after three accidental shooting deaths of children in Louisiana this week
Three children killed in accidental shootings in Louisiana this week should serve as a reminder to be extra vigilant about gun safety. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Gerald Sticker said we have a gun culture in the U.S. and especially here in Louisiana. “And it’s just a reminder to parents to be...
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