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One dead, one arrested for murder after shooting near Bogalusa
BOGALUSA - One person died and another was arrested after a shooting near Bogalusa, according to the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Around 8:15 a.m. on July 5, WPSO responded to a call about a man found dead behind his residence at the 1200 block of South Choctaw Road. Initial investigation revealed Lark Starnes, 62, sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
Washington Parish Sheriff's Office arrest person of interest after man found dead in his backyard
Washington Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested a suspect in connection with the death of a man Friday morning. Washington Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a call around 8:15 a.m. in the 1200 block of South Choctaw Road near Bogalusa after a man later identified as Lark Starnes, 62, was reported dead behind his home.
One arrested after man found shot multiple times in his backyard near Bogalusa, officials say
A Washington Parish man has been arrested after authorities say they found a man shot dead in a backyard near Bogalusa on Friday. Clois Clifton Blackledge III, 35, was arrested Saturday after investigators say he shot Lark Starnes, 62, in the backyard of Starnes' home in the 1200 block of South Choctaw Road near Bogalusa.
Man found dead in Bogalusa, suspect arrested
BOGALUSA, La. (WVUE) - A man was found dead behind his home on the 1200 block of South Choctaw Road near Bogalusa at 8:15 a.m. Friday (July 5). Washington Parish deputies identified the victim as 62-year-old Lark Starnes, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Clois Clifton Blackledge III was identified...
23-year-old shot and killed his grandparents and confessed on video, Louisiana sheriff says
A man and woman were shot and killed Wednesday in the small Washington Parish town of Mount Hermon. According to the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office, the couple’s grandson confessed to shooting them. WPSO dispatchers got the call Wednesday afternoon. The caller told them their next-door neighbor, 23-year-old Colby...
Tylertown woman identified as victim of fatal Pearl River County crash
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) - Officials have now identified the victim of a fatal crash on Highway 13 in Pearl River County. The crash took place late Thursday night just after 11:30 p.m. when a southbound Jeep Wrangler collided with a northbound 2023 Toyota Camry driven by 23-year-old Jocelin Sanchez of Tylertown.
Bogalusa man wanted as person of interest in Friday morning shooting death
Washington Parish Sheriff's deputies are asking for leads in locating a person of interest in a murder investigation. Sheriff Jason Smith says deputies are searching for Clois Clifton Blackledge, III, 35, of Bogalusa, who is identified as a "person of interest" in the case. Shortly after 8 a.m. Friday, deputies...
Texas man arrested for operating drug lab out of Tangipahoa
TANGIPAHOA - A man on probation out of Texas was arrested during a routine compliance check at his residence in Tangipahoa Parish. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office was conducting a compliance check at 25-year-old Shawn Gray's residence early Wednesday morning. Upon deputies' arrival, they discovered multiple drugs and clandestine lab equipment.
Man shot dead in Washington Parish, authorities search for person of interest
A man found dead near Franklinton had been shot multiple times, according to the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. The man's body was found Friday behind his home in the 1200 block of South Choctaw Road, and authorities are now searching for Clois Clifton Blackledge III, who they say is a person of interest in the case.
Person of interest sought in Washington Parish homicide
WASHINGTON PARISH, La. (WVUE) - Deputies are searching for a 35-year-old man a person of interest in the killing of a man outside of Bogalusa in Washington Parish. Deputies say the victim, whose identity was not yet released, was found dead behind his home in the 1200 block of South Choctaw Road, shot multiple times.
Suspect in custody after seen walking down Highway 21 following alleged murder of man, WPSO says
BOGALUSA, La. — The suspect in connection with a homicide investigation was located and arrested on Saturday after he was seen walking down Highway 21, according to the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Clois Clifton Blackledge III, 35, was identified as a person of interest in the investigation after a...
Texas man on probation arrested on drug, weapons charges during check-in
VILLAGE OF TANGIPAHOA --- The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) has arrested a man on probation from Texas for multiple drug and weapons charges. Shawn Gray, 25 of Beaumont, TX, was booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on Wednesday, July 3 on one count each of Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Weapon While Possessing CDS, Operating a Clandestine Laboratory, Possession with the Intent to Distribute Marijuana, and Probation Violation.
Mount Hermon couple shot and killed by grandson
23-year-old Colby Stokes from Washington Parish has been charged with the murders of his grandparents, Beverly and Carley Stokes. The incident occurred Wednesday at the family’s home in Mount Hermon. Washington Parish Sheriff Jason Smith. “Really is an unfortunate situation for a lot of different reasons. You know there’s...
Two women arrested after turning selves in for stealing three puppies from Loranger home
LORANGER — Two Amite women turned themselves in on Thursday after they were caught on camera allegedly stealing three puppies from a Loranger home, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said. Sarah Folse, 31, and Deanna Witten, 52, were each booked on one count of felony theft and trespassing for...
Accused puppy-nappers surrender to Tangipahoa deputies
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office says 31-year-old Sarah Folse and 52-year-old Deanna Witten, both of Amite, turned themselves in Thursday after they allegedly stole three German Shepherd puppies last weekend from a home in the Loranger area.
TPSO: Suspects arrested in stolen puppy investigation
LORANGER---Two suspects sought in the case of three stolen puppies have been arrested. Sarah Folse, 31, and Deanna Witten, 52, both of Amite, turned themselves into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on Thursday, July 4. They were each booked on one count of Felony Theft and Trespassing. In the evening hours...
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