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Horrific details emerge as Brunett killing suspect federally charged with kidnapping
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The man accused of killing Callie Brunett and her 4-year-old daughter made his first appearance in federal court in New Orleans on Friday, June 28. Daniel Callihan, 36, appeared before a magistrate judge where he was formally charged with kidnapping and transportation of a victim across state lines, according to his attorney, Kerry Cuccia. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 12.
Brunett killing suspect federally charged with kidnapping
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The man accused of killing Callie Brunett and her 4-year-old daughter made his first appearance in federal court in New Orleans on Friday, June 28. Daniel Callihan, 36, appeared before a magistrate judge where he was formally charged with kidnapping and transportation of a victim across state lines, according to his attorney, Kerry Cuccia. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 12.
Patching Operations Scheduled July 1-3, 2024
NATALBANY—Contractors are planning for a busy three-day work week next week as patching operations continue across Tangipahoa Parish. Parish President Robby Miller said crews will continue asphalt patching on Charlton Drive, Ethan Court, Jacob Place, Chandler Place, and Samuel Court from July 1-3. All work is weather-permitting, and there...
Warrant issued for suspected drug dealer
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards is asking for the public’s help locating 26–year–old Romeriez Watkins of Hammond. Watkins is wanted by TPSO on multiple counts of narcotics-related offenses and for fleeing from deputies on foot.
LSU AgCenter’s website offers time-tested and new resources to gardeners
During this time of year when working outside in the garden isn’t as pleasurable, you might consider using the time to do some garden-related reading. The LSU AgCenter has a lot of resources that address a variety of topics, and there are certain ones that we give out repeatedly.
Louisiana Amber Alert ends in 4-year-old’s death in Mississippi
LORANGER, La. (WGNO) — A woman was found dead in Loranger Thursday and an Amber Alert was issued for her two young children. Hours later, one of her children was found dead and the other found alive in Mississippi. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards said 35-year-old Callie Brunett was...
New York man arrested after I-12 vehicle inspection for felony child exploitation charges
HAMMOND - Louisiana State Police said they arrested a 33-year-old for child exploitation charges after a vehicle inspection Wednesday afternoon. Harpeet Signh of South Richmond, New York, was arrested after troopers conducted a routine commercial vehicle inspection on I-12 near LA Hwy 1249. During the inspection, troopers interviewed Singh and a juvenile, and they contacted their Special Victims Unit. Afterward, investigators obtained an arrest warrant for Singh.
Louisiana Inmate Escapes, Gets Burger King, Breaks Back into Jail
In May 2024, four inmates in the Tangipahoa Parish Jail were able to escape the facility, and for quite a length of time, no one at the jail even knew that the men were gone. This prompted a massive investigation into the policies and procedures at the jail and has led to another revelation. One of the four who escaped in May of this year apparently had escaped back in February as well, and it was never reported up the chain of command.
26-year-old Hammond man wanted on drug charges, flight from officers
Sheriff Daniel Edwards is asking for the public's assistance in locating 26–year–old Romeriez Watkins of Hammond, LA. Watkins is wanted by the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office on multiple counts of narcotics related offenses and for fleeing from deputies on foot. On June 21, 2024, around 7:30 pm, detectives...
Louisiana man accused in Loranger murders now facing federal kidnapping charges
A man indicted in the grisly murders of a Loranger mother and her daughter is now facing federal charges. Daniel Callihan was in court Friday, where he was federally charged with kidnapping that resulted in death, and transporting across state lines in connection with the kidnapping of Callie Brunett's children, Erin and Jalie.
Daniel Callihan facing federal charges in Brunett murder, abduction case
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Daniel Callihan, the man accused in the Brunett murder and abduction case, was federally charged in court in New Orleans on Friday, June 28. Daniel Callihan appeared before a federal judge, charged with kidnapping and transportation of a minor. He’s also facing murder charges in Tangipahoa Parish and Jackson, Mississippi where he was arrested.
Tangi Transit launches new Independence bus route on weekdays
INDEPENDENCE—A new public transportation bus route will begin on Monday, July 1, to serve residents who need to travel from Independence south. Tangipahoa Parish President Robby Miller said Tangi Transit will now operate a public bus route from Independence to Hammond five days a week. There are 18 stops...
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