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Convicted killer made gun gestures at witnesses, laughed at verdicts, DA says
WASHINGTON PARISH, La. (WVUE) - A Washington Parish jury on Fri., June 28, took just 27 minutes to convict Andrew Pernell, 21, of Angie, on multiple charges related to a deadly crime spree in 2021. Pernell was found guilty of second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, conspiracy to commit second-degree murder,...
Teen's body to be exhumed after WWL cold case investigation
FRANKLINTON, La. — For the first time in 12 years, Donna Wittner feels Washington Parish authorities are listening to her concerns about how they handled the investigation into her 14-year-old son’s shooting death. The Washington Parish Coroner’s Office says it will exhume Brett Wittner’s remains next week, and...
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....
Mt. Hermon Man Shoots Grandparents
This afternoon (July 3, 2024) around 2:00pm, a Washington Parish Deputy Sheriff responded to the Mt. Hermon area in reference to a shooting. Colby Stokes, age 23, approached his neighbor and admitted to shooting his grandparents. The neighbor called 911 and waited with Mr Stokes while deputies responded to the scene.
Angie Man Faces Mandatory Life Sentence in Violent Crime Spree
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 of 2021. Pernell was convicted of Second degree murder, Attempted second degree murder, Conspiracy to commit second degree murder and Assault by drive-by shooting.
Washington Parish Jail Bookings for June 26-27, 2024
Conterrio Johnson (age 33 with Angie, La. address) was booked on the charges of Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm and Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm by the Bogalusa Police Department. Bond set at $75000.00. Kelvin Thomas (age 59 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of...
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