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• Hammond man killed in crash Tuesday afternoon

  December 11, 2024 10:45 AM

  WASHINGTON PARISH - A Hammond man driving a freightliner died when the vehicle overturned Tuesday. The crash happened on Highway 38 in Washington Parish shortly after noon Tuesday. Louisiana State Police said Michael Parker, 31, was driving the freightliner when it traveled off the road and overturned. Parker... more »

• Several roads in Tangipahoa Parish closed due to high levels of standing water

  December 10, 2024 6:14 PM

  AMITE — Several roadways in Tangipahoa Parish were closed Tuesday due to standing water across the parish. Neal Road, Graham Road, Briar Patch Cemetery Road, Mixon Road, Friendship Road and Singing Waterfall Road are all closed due to high standing water. "Please do not drive through flood waters... more »

• Hammond house fire near Smith Square extinguished by firefighters

  December 3, 2024 3:30 PM

  HAMMOND — A Hammond house caught fire Tuesday morning near Smith Square. Firefighters responded to the JW Davis Drive house fire at 9:14 a.m. The fire in the single-story home was confined to one room and the attic. No injuries were reported, Hammond Fire said. more »

• LDH hosts event training people in opioid overdose treatment, Narcan in Hammond Play Video

  November 7, 2024 1:48 PM

  HAMMOND — An event training people in how to spot and respond to an opioid overdose with Narcan is being hosted Tuesday by the Louisiana Department of Health is coming up in Hammond. The "Grab & Go Narcan" event, held at the Tangipahoa Parish Health Unit on West Club... more »

• Three accused of drug dealing, stealing guns arrested in Hammond raid Play Video

  October 28, 2024 5:12 PM

  HAMMOND — Two men and a woman were arrested for drug dealing and criminal conspiracy in Hammond, deputies said Monday. Breanna Brock, 26, Curtis Gilmore, 37, and Ryan Zimmermann, 34, are all being charged with distributing a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a stolen firearm and criminal conspiracy. Zimmerman... more »

• Fire department investigating after two fires take place in two days at Hammond body shop Play Video

  October 19, 2024 9:49 AM

  HAMMOND — A weekend fire at an auto body shop started in the warehouse the body shop was housed in, Hammond Fire Chief Daniel Folks said. Folks said the call for the fire came in around 5:16 a.m. on Saturday and firefighters arrived at the Alligator Road warehouse to... more »

• One Tank Trips: Mrs. Heather's Pumpkin Patch Play Video

  October 10, 2024 12:51 PM

  ALBANY - Now that the fall season — and weather — is here, it's the perfect time to spend the day outdoors with your whole family. What better way to do so, than with some autumn activities? Since 1996, Mrs. Heather's Pumpkin Patch has been a one-stop shop for... more »

• Hammond firefighters respond to 18-wheeler fire on South Morrison Boulevard

  October 7, 2024 11:07 AM

  HAMMOND - An 18-wheeler caught fire on South Morrison Boulevard near the service road, prompting a response from the city fire department. "Hammond Firefighters are currently on the scene of a Semi Tractor on fire on South Morrison Blvd near the service road," the department said on social media... more »

• Big Lots announces closure of 50 more stores, including Hammond's location Play Video

  September 25, 2024 3:58 PM

  HAMMOND — Big Lots has added another Louisiana store — its Hammond location — to its list of closures as it continues to liquidate its assets during its bankruptcy. The retail chain previously announced it would be closing 300 stores, with four being in Louisiana. It has now added... more »

• Deputies arrest man wanted for armed robbery, domestic abuse Play Video

  September 24, 2024 10:07 AM

  HAMMOND - Deputies arrested a man wanted for armed robbery and aggravated battery with child endangerment. Eric Jones, 24, of Hammond had warrants for armed robbery with a gun, illegal discharge of a weapons, and domestic abuse with child endangerment, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies... more »

• Suspect in August interstate shooting taken into custody; was on probation for separate crimes Play Video

  September 23, 2024 4:28 PM

  HAMMOND — A man accused of attempted murder in an August shooting on Interstate 12 in Tangipahoa Parish was on probation for unrelated crimes before he was taken into custody after an arrest warrant was issued, deputies said Monday. Bronze Williams, 35, faces one count of attempted murder. Williams... more »

• Deputies searching for man who broke into woman's car, used her cards to purchase from gas station Play Video

  September 18, 2024 8:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Deputies are searching for a man who allegedly stole a woman's purse from her unlocked car and used her debit cards to try and purchase from a gas station on Old Hammond Highway. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said the theft happened on Aug. 25.... more »

• Two arrested in Ponchatoula after deputies on Hurricane Francine patrol found drugs in car, underwear

  September 17, 2024 4:56 PM

  PONCHATOULA — Two people were arrested on several drug charges following a traffic stop while Hurricane Francine was passing through Ponchatoula, deputies said. Tristan Cummings, 28, was booked with possession of heroin and methamphetamine, and Ashley Perrin, 36, was booked for possession with the intent to distribute heroin, methamphetamines... more »

• Hammond man accused of identity theft, theft of lawnmowers wanted by deputies

  September 13, 2024 3:11 PM

  HAMMOND — Tangipahoa Parish deputies are searching for a man accused of using fake IDs to buy lawnmowers from a Hammond business in August. Tyrese Livers, 22, is wanted on multiple felonies, including identity theft, forgery, bank fraud, theft of a motor vehicle and criminal conspiracy, at Star Equipment,... more »

• Hammond police looking for identity of person who stole Corvette, crashed into truck at dealership

  September 4, 2024 5:03 PM

  HAMMOND - Officers with the Hammond Police Department are trying to identify a person who stole a Corvette from a dealership and potentially crashed into another vehicle while attempting to leave the lot Tuesday. Police said they were conducting patrols when they noticed a suspicious vehicle in the 1000... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish announces clearing of 100 blighted properties in parish over last 18 months Play Video

  September 3, 2024 2:42 PM

  HAMMOND — Tangipahoa Parish officials announced Tuesday that 100 blighted properties in the parish have been cleaned up over the last 18 months. Most of the blighted properties were addressed by the property owners and family or friends, Parish President Robby Miller. “Of the 100 cases that we... more »

• Man shot on I-12 while driving near Hammond; fourth capital region interstate shooting in month Play Video

  August 30, 2024 11:10 AM

  HAMMOND — Deputies are investigating an early Friday morning shooting on Interstate 12 near the Pumpkin Center exit in Hammond, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said. A man was reported to have been shot while he was driving westbound on I-12 between the Pumpkin Center exit and a Department... more »

• Deputies looking for runaway teen from Hammond

  August 29, 2024 4:34 PM

  HAMMOND - The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking assistance in locating a runaway juvenile from Hammond. According to TPSO, Shayla Collins, 16, was last seen leaving the area of Patti Road in Hammond late Monday evening. Collins is described as a black female with ankle-length black and... more »

• Deputies identify two suspects in multi-store Dollar General theft investigation out of Hammond

  August 29, 2024 12:27 PM

  HAMMOND — Deputies have identified two suspects wanted for stealing from multiple Dollar General stores in Hammond and are actively seeking their arrest, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said. Chasity Dotey, 30, and Anthony George, 34, are wanted for organized retail felony theft. On July 25, a man... more »

• Traffic blocked to one lane at Club Deluxe Road, Southwest Railroad in Hammond after overturned 18-wheeler

  August 27, 2024 2:26 PM

  HAMMOND — An overturned 18-wheeler in a Hammond roundabout blocked traffic in one lane near Club Deluxe Road and Southwest Railroad on Tuesday, Hammond Police said. Crews are on-site managing the situation, officials said. Commuters can expect delays and should consider taking alternate routes if possible, officials added. more »

• Hammond Eastside Magnet Lower announced A/C restored after sending students home early Tuesday Play Video

  August 27, 2024 12:40 PM

  HAMMOND - Leaders at Hammond Eastside Lower Magnet School are hoping for an uninterrupted day of learning for Wednesday after the school day was cut short Tuesday due to air conditioning issues. The school posted to social media Tuesday morning saying the air conditioning was not working and that... more »

• Tangipahoa Sheriff's Office offering $5K reward for information on double homicide Play Video

  August 19, 2024 5:27 PM

  HAMMOND - The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is offering a $5,000 reward for information about a double homicide that happened in late July. On July 23, deputies found Chrissy Jenkins and Christopher Hegwood shot to death. Family said Hegwood left behind three sons. No arrests have been made.... more »

• Former Tangipahoa Parish Jail maintenance employee arrested; allegedly took inmate off-site to buy weapons

  August 16, 2024 4:09 PM

  AMITE — A former maintenance worker who worked in the Tangipahoa Parish Jail was arrested Friday for taking an inmate out of the jail to buy weapons from him, deputies said. Donald Hammons, 56, was arrested on one count of malfeasance in office. Hammons was a Tangipahoa Parish... more »

• Man accused of fentanyl poisoning death arrested for second-degree murder, drug dealing Play Video

  August 14, 2024 3:29 PM

  HAMMOND — A man was arrested on murder and drug dealing charges after the fentanyl-related death of another man, Hammond Police said Wednesday. Trystan McMillion, 26, was arrested for second-degree murder after the overdose death of Nicholas Platt, 27. McMillion was announced on Wednesday as one of thirteen people... more »

• Hammond man accused of contractor fraud arrested Play Video

  August 13, 2024 5:16 PM

  HAMMOND — A Hammond man accused of contractor fraud was arrested Tuesday evening. Nicholas Budowski, 46, is accused of taking payment for a renovation job on a Hammond home in June and never returning to finish the project. No more information about the case was immediately available. more »

• Hammond school's mold problem chases children from cafeteria; they have lunch in tent Play Video

  August 12, 2024 5:43 PM

  HAMMOND — Mold spores in a Hammond Elementary School have chased pupils from the cafeteria, forcing them to eat in a 400-person tent nearby. While separated from the main academic buildings, the portable seating area does have air conditioning and solid flooring. In a letter to parents, faculty... more »

• Police arrest man accused of counterfeiting vehicle inspection stickers, dealing heroin and fentanyl

  August 9, 2024 3:28 PM

  HAMMOND — A Hammond man was arrested for dealing heroin, fentanyl and prescription pills, as well as possessing nearly 30 counterfeit vehicle inspection stickers, Hammond Police said. David "Chad" Blount, 39, was arrested and booked Wednesday for distribution of heroin and fentanyl charges, as well as multiple counts of... more »

• Three Hammond men arrested for slew of drug, firearm charges Play Video

  August 8, 2024 11:36 AM

  HAMMOND - Three men were arrested for various drug and firearm charges after a week-long investigation and multiple search warrants. The Hammond Police Department said officers with the narcotics division partnered with SWAT to conduct the warrants in Lincoln Park, Smith Square, and Mooney Park neighborhoods. Three people... more »

• Tangipahoa sheriff fires deputy after no-warrant raid at Hammond home; says actions violated standards Play Video

  August 7, 2024 12:22 PM

  HAMMOND — The Tangipahoa Parish sheriff said Wednesday he fired a deputy after seeing a video of a raid conducted at a local home without a search warrant. Randall Kelley had been placed on administrative leave, but following an investigation Sheriff Gerald Sticker fired him. Criminal charges could be... more »

• Hammond man arrested for drug sales operation including cocaine, LSD Play Video

  August 4, 2024 3:46 PM

  HAMMOND - A Hammond man was arrested Thursday after deputies discovered a drug distribution operation that included cocaine and LSD. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office deputies conducted a search warrant on the apartment of Jordan Recatto, 30, after months of investigating. Detectives found evidence of a production and sales operation... more »

• Hammond man arrested for drug dealing after raid yields suspected fentanyl, crack cocaine Play Video

  July 31, 2024 6:14 PM

  HAMMOND — A Hammond man was arrested on drug dealing charges by Hammond Police after a drug raid at a Range Road home by SWAT units, police said Wednesday. Shelton Bean, 36, was arrested on possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, fentanyl, cocaine and crack cocaine charges. According... more »

• Detectives searching for man who threw furniture into middle of roadway

  July 30, 2024 11:09 AM

  HAMMOND - Police are searching for a man who was seen putting trashed furniture in the middle of an intersection. The man pictured above, a white man driving a Ford truck, was seen throwing furniture in the middle of the road at the intersection of East Hansen Street and... more »

• Hammond police investigating after suspected thief stole phone from victim's pocket

  July 30, 2024 8:26 AM

  HAMMOND - Police are investigating a theft of a cellphone that happened on July 24. Hammond police officers said the theft happened at Dollar General on West University Avenue. HPD officers said the man, a white male with medium-length hair and wearing a light-colored shirt, black shorts, and flip-flops,... more »

• Deputies searching for man who burglarized multiple cars at Hammond apartments

  July 19, 2024 1:33 PM

  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... more »

• 5 teens arrested after chase in stolen car from Covington to Hammond, deputies say

  July 15, 2024 2:28 PM

  HAMMOND — Officials said Monday that five teenagers in a stolen car were arrested after a chase through parts of St. Tammany and Tangipahoa parishes. All five are minors and were not identified by Tangipahoa Parish deputies. Covington Police had tried to pull over their vehicle early Friday, but... more »

• Detectives release video of drive-by shooting, hoping to find suspects Play Video

  July 12, 2024 9:13 AM

  HAMMOND - Detectives released video of a drive-by shooting that left no one injured, but damaged a home and the two vehicles parked there. The shooting happened just after 11 p.m. on July 7. Security footage of the incident shows a person get out of the passenger side of... more »

• Two suspects sought in counterfeit money investigation in Hammond

  July 9, 2024 5:02 PM

  HAMMOND— Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's deputies are asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects accused of using counterfeit money in Hammond on Wednesday. On social media, deputies posted pictures of a Black female and a Black male driving up to a business on Highway 190. Investigators say they... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish deputies identify man who allegedly pulled gun on Hammond liquor store clerk Play Video

  July 9, 2024 1:20 PM

  HAMMOND — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office has identified a man who allegedly pointed a gun at a Hammond liquor store clerk in June. Police identified the suspect as 29-year-old Devondray Demon Brown aka "Man Man" from Hammond. Detectives were called to a liquor store in the 14000... more »

• Deputies asking for help in search for stolen boat

  July 3, 2024 9:09 AM

  HAMMOND - Deputies are asking for help in locating a boat and its trailer that were believed to be stolen from the Club Deluxe Road area. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said the boat, a Shearwater center console boat, and its trailer were parked on Club Deluxe Road when... more »

• Hammond man arrested after police, homeland security raid yields meth, fentanyl Play Video

  June 21, 2024 3:15 PM

  HAMMOND — A Hammond man was arrested on fentanyl and meth possession charges after police received information from a shipping provider about a package believed to contain illegal narcotics, Hammond Police said Friday. Joshua Dantzler, 38, was under investigation by police and the Department of Homeland Security since receiving... more »

• Merchandise worth $1,000 stolen from Academy Sports in Hammond; police trying to identify suspects

  June 6, 2024 6:09 PM

  HAMMOND - Merchandise valued at $1,000 was stolen from an Academy Sports + Outdoors store last Thursday, according to the Hammond Police Department. The suspects entered the store, located at 600 CM Fagan Drive, grabbed merchandise, and walked out without paying. Anyone knowing the identity of the suspects... more »

• Hammond woman dies, passenger injured after car drives into tree off La. 443 Play Video

  June 6, 2024 12:06 PM

  LORANGER — A Hammond woman was killed in a fatal crash on La. 443 in Tangipahoa Parish, State Police said. Jill Tarver, 43, died after she traveled off the road and struck a tree Wednesday afternoon. State Police did not know what caused her to drive off the highway,... more »

• Hammond Police searching for multiple people suspected of credit card fraud at Home Depot

  May 21, 2024 4:51 PM

  HAMMOND — A group that was originally thought to be involved in a credit card fraud operation at a Home Depot were actually victims of a scam themselves, the Hammond Police Department said. Hammond Police said Tuesday they learned the suspected individuals made an online purchase of $13,000 worth... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office investigating fatal Hammond crash following hit-and-run Play Video

  May 20, 2024 4:12 PM

  HAMMOND — Tangipahoa Parish deputies are investigating a fatal crash that left one man dead over the weekend. The crash, which occurred late Saturday night near the Copper Hill Subdivision on Bankston Road, claimed the life of an unidentified Hispanic man. He was pronounced dead at the scene, deputies... more »

• No injuries reported after early-morning house fire in Hammond

  May 17, 2024 1:20 PM

  HAMMOND - Officials are investigating a house fire that happened around 2:30 a.m. Friday morning. Pictures from the Hammond Fire Department showed the home on Wildwood Drive with flames coming from the windows and roof. The Natalbany Fire Department was called to assist the HFD. No injuries were... more »

• Shots fired after crooks encounter employee inside store

  August 28, 2023 2:08 PM

  HAMMOND - A pair of would-be thieves fired several shots, then fled, after encountering a worker inside a store they intended to rob. Hammond police said the incident happened Monday about 3 a.m. at the Yellow Store in the 300 block of East University Ave. Two men used... more »

• Hammond officer shoots suspect during narcotics response

  July 15, 2023 11:02 AM

  HAMMOND - A narcotics search led to gunshots and a suspect was shot in Hammond Saturday morning, the police department there said. Detectives arrived at a location on Natchez Street about 6 a.m. to serve a warrant. A short time later, an "officer-involved shooting" took place, wounding one... more »

• Four arrested in Tangipahoa burglary spree investigation

  June 27, 2023 4:52 PM

  TANGIPAHOA PARISH - Deputies have arrested three juveniles and one adult in connection with two dozen recent vehicle burglaries between Hammond and Ponchatoula. A call on Sunday morning led to the arrests. Tangipahoa Parish deputies responded to Tangi Lakes Drive off West Pleasant Ridge Road and found the foursome... more »

• One dead in Easter night shooting in Hammond

  April 9, 2023 11:24 PM

  HAMMOND - Police are investigating an Easter evening shooting that killed a man in Hammond. Investigators said they were called to Martin Luther King Park. on the northeast side of the city, about 7:15 p.m., where they found the unidentified victim. No information was available late Sunday regarding... more »

• Surprise! Road project included removal, replacement of dozens of mailboxes in Hammond area Play Video

  January 13, 2023 4:31 PM

  HAMMOND - Several roads were recently repaved in Tangipahoa Parish with federal grant dollars, but many were surprised to learned what that included. Penny Caracciola is upset that someone removed her mailbox and replaced it with a different one. "That doesn't make any sense," she said. "Why would... more »

• Boil water advisory issued for some customers in Hammond

  January 5, 2023 2:03 PM

  HAMMOND - The City of Hammond Water System has issued a boil water advisory after the utility experienced a loss of pressure due to a broken main. The advisory applies to about 600 users located along the following streets: · Sun Lane · Harvey Street ·... more »

• Sheriff: 'We dropped the ball and there's no excuse' Play Video

  June 20, 2022 3:15 PM

  HAMMOND - Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards admitted his office dropped the ball involving a botched rape investigation that led to a perpetrator gaining custody of the child he fathered with a minor. The case garnered national and international headlines last week after the WBRZ Investigative Unit exposed what... more »

• Man arrested after stealing all money from Hammond restaurant's cash register

  February 25, 2022 9:42 PM

  HAMMOND - A man was arrested Friday after stealing all the money out of a restaurant's cash register late last month. Police identified 36-year-old Christopher Henningsen as the suspect, and he was taken into custody Friday. The Hammond Police Department reports the theft happened around 5 p.m. Thursday,... more »

• Suspects wanted in string of vehicle burglaries throughout Hammond

  February 19, 2022 7:55 PM

  HAMMOND - Deputies are investigating a string of vehicle burglaries that struck several Hammond neighborhoods earlier this week. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office reports that these burglaries happened on Wednesday and Thursday throughout the Hammond area. On Wednesday, deputies say two vehicles were burglarized on Happywoods Road. ... more »

• Ten-acre grass fire sparked by stuck pickup's hot exhaust

  February 13, 2022 2:22 PM

  SPRINGFIELD - A stuck pickup truck's exhaust sparked a sprawling grass fire Saturday. Livingston Parish Fire Protection District #2 reported the fire happened off of Coates Road in Springfield. Firefighters said the people in the truck were spreading grass seeds in a field when their vehicle got stuck.... more »

• 'Excessive and unreasonable': Investigators want prosecutors to review booking room brawl Play Video

  January 25, 2022 4:47 PM

  HAMMOND - After more than a year of reviewing a booking room beating exposed by the WBRZ Investigative Unit in the summer of 2020, the findings were turned over to the Hammond City Council Tuesday night. The video showed officers beating a handcuffed Black man as he was being booked... more »

• Infant grazed by stray bullet in Hammond shooting; deputies seeking gunman

  January 7, 2022 6:46 PM

  HAMMOND - A 1-year-old was grazed by a bullet Thursday during a shooting in Tangipahoa Parish. The shooting happened on Old Baton Rouge Highway in Hammond. The infant was hit by a stray bullet after it struck a trailer, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Detectives are... more »

• Women stole over $6,000 in merchandise from Ulta Beauty store

  January 6, 2022 9:20 PM

  GONZALES - A group of three women shoplifted over $6,000 of merchandise from Ulta Beauty in Gonzales. The trio stole 66 items -- a total value of $6,310.80 -- from the store on Dec. 16, according to the Gonzales Police Department. A witness told police the women drove... more »

• Man shot to death overnight at Hammond Waffle House

  July 4, 2021 2:48 PM

  HAMMOND - Hammond Police are investigating a deadly shooting overnight at a Waffle House on West Thomas Street. Authorities found 30-year-old Robert Armstrong suffering from a gunshot wound. Armstrong died at the scene. Police say anyone with information is asked to contact the Hammond Police Department at 985-277-5701.... more »

• One person killed in deadly Hammond fire

  June 9, 2021 7:05 AM

  HAMMOND - Early Wednesday morning, firefighters in Hammond responded to a deadly blaze where one victim was found deceased. According to representatives from the Hammond Fire Department, it was around 12:28 a.m. when first responders rushed to a residential area off Old Covington Highway and found a structure engulfed... more »

• Deputies searching for missing Hammond man with dementia

  May 29, 2021 3:32 PM

  HAMMOND — Deputies are searching for an elderly man with dementia who has been missing since Friday afternoon. Earl Dunn, 81, is approximately 5’ 4" and 180 pounds, with grey hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a brown shirt and jeans, walking on University Avenue just... more »

• Police: Robber stabbed to death with scissors in Hammond home invasion

  April 28, 2021 6:44 PM

  HAMMOND - Police have arrested four people in a fatal armed robbery and home invasion attempt. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives identified five suspects. Antwon Lewis Seymore, 23, Christopher Austin Jr., 20, Seionta Dasheawn Bells, 22, and a 16-year-old have been taken into custody. Another suspect, 26-year-old Devin Mitchell... more »

• Video appears to show Hammond police hitting handcuffed man Play Video

  April 5, 2021 10:49 AM

  HAMMOND — Video from a January incident in Hammond appears to show police officers hitting a handcuffed man who is lying on the ground, WWL-TV reports. According to the news outlet, the person who took the 47-second video said police originally attempted to stop the suspect,... more »