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Angie man faces mandatory life sentence in violent crime spree in Washington Parish
FRANKLINTON --- District Attorney Collin Sims reports that on June 28, 2024, a Washington Parish jury deliberated for 27 minutes before returning a series of guilty verdicts against 21-year-old Andrew Pernell of Angie relating to his violent crime spree in 2021. Pernell was convicted of Second degree murder, Attempted second degree murder, Conspiracy to commit second degree murder and Assault by drive-by shooting. Assistant District Attorneys Tiffany Dover and Elizabeth Authement meticulously pieced together the compelling evidence during the trial, over which Judge Ellen Creel presided. The Bogalusa Police Department and the Louisiana State Police jointly investigated these crimes. Lt. Casey Hidalgo headed the investigation for Bogalusa PD and Investigator Stefan Montgomery spearheaded LSP’s investigative efforts.
Man shoots, kills his grandparents in Washington Parish
WASHINGTON PARISH, La. — A man is in custody after shooting and killing his grandparents, according to the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to a shooting in the Mt. Hermon area around 2 p.m. Investigators say 23-year-old Colby Stokes told a neighbor that he had shot his grandparents....
Man wanted for questioning in Washington Parish homicide – could be dangerous
BOGALUSA, La. — The Washington Parish Sheriff's Office is asking for help in locating a suspect in connection with a homicide investigation after a man was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds behind his home in the 1200 block of South Choctaw Road. According to deputies, WPSO responded to...
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.
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