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• Pair arrested in connection to Tickfaw man's fentanyl death Play Video

  April 25, 2025 1:26 PM

  TICKFAW - Two people were arrested after a man died of a drug overdose in early April. Deputies with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office were called to a home on John's Drive for an unresponsive man on April 8. Despite life-saving efforts, the man passed away, and his death... more »

• Four Hammond apartments ruled total loss after fire starts in attic Play Video

  April 19, 2025 10:52 AM

  HAMMOND — Four Hammond apartments were deemed total losses after a fire started in the building's attic Saturday morning. Firefighters were dispatched to the North Pine Street fire around 5:36 a.m. and eventually put out the blaze. No injuries were reported, fire officials said. Hammond Fire Chief Daniel... more »

• Six arrests made in shootings that happened near Strawberry Festival Play Video

  April 18, 2025 10:42 AM

  PONCHATOULA - Six people were arrested Friday following an investigation into a pair of shootings that happened around the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival that caused the grounds to close early Saturday night. The Ponchatoula Police Department obtained arrest warrants for six suspects Thursday and five residential search warrants for the... more »

• Deputies trying to identify woman accused of stealing wallet, using owner's credit cards Play Video

  April 15, 2025 6:04 PM

  HAMMOND - The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying a woman accused of stealing a wallet and using the owner's credit cards to make purchases. Deputies say a woman was shopping at a store on Pumpkin Center Road when she left her wallet... more »

• Woman wanted by police for stealing credit card, buying daiquiri machine in Hammond Play Video

  April 15, 2025 1:43 PM

  HAMMOND — Police are trying to identify a woman who stole someone's purse in a Hammond Old Navy and used a stolen credit card to buy a daiquiri machine. On April 9, the woman was seen on camera grabbing the purse of another woman who left it unattended while... more »

• Deputies searching for suspect in rash of vehicle burglaries Play Video

  April 14, 2025 1:11 PM

  HAMMOND - Deputies are trying to identify the suspect in a "rash" of vehicle burglaries that happened on Friday. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said on April 11, multiple vehicles in the area of Kellie Drive in Hammond were broken into. Deputies said as the investigation was underway, a... more »

• Mobile home total loss after Saturday fire

  April 12, 2025 2:06 PM

  HAMMOND - Firefighters responded to a mobile home fire off Old Baton Rouge Highway Saturday. The mobile home's well was fully involved when Hammond firefighters arrived. Pictures showed the home was a total loss, but firefighters said there were no injuries and the home was unoccupied. more »

• Amite man arrested for allegedly uploading child pornography to social media Play Video

  April 9, 2025 3:41 PM

  AMITE — An Amite man is in custody Wednesday after he allegedly uploading child pornography to social media. Dustin Stevenson, 28, was arrested Monday on five counts of child pornography. Stevenson was arrested after the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office began investigating the upload of pornography involving juveniles onto... more »

• Man accused of dealing drugs out of Hammond apartment arrested on multiple warrants Play Video

  March 31, 2025 6:29 PM

  HAMMOND — A man on probation for dealing narcotics was arrested Sunday and was in possession of a variety of drugs and a lot of cash, the Hammond Police Department said. Kenyarie Guzman, 29, was arrested on Sunday after Hammond Police found drugs, drug paraphernalia and cash in Guzman's... more »

• Two Hammond men arrested for allegedly selling drugs out of apartment Play Video

  March 28, 2025 5:33 PM

  HAMMOND — Two Hammond men accused of selling drugs out of an apartment were arrested on Thursday. The Hammond Police Department arrested Lionell Jackson, 43, and Aaron Daniels, 53, for allegedly dealing drugs from a Harell Avenue apartment. Police raided the apartment and found multiple pills, crack cocaine,... more »

• Detectives searching for three people suspected of stealing more than $10,000 of jewelry

  March 27, 2025 12:28 PM

  HAMMOND - Detectives are searching for three people, one of whom is from Baton Rouge, in connection to two thefts from a jewelry store. The Hammond Police Department is searching for Joy Renee Taylor of Baton Rouge. Taylor is accused of two separate thefts from a Kay Jewelers in... more »

• Man accused of kidnapping, raping woman outside Target parking lot taken into custody, police say Play Video

  March 21, 2025 10:35 AM

  HAMMOND - An 18-year-old man accused of kidnapping and raping a woman outside of a Target parking lot in Hammond has been captured, according to police. Tangipahoa Sheriff's Office officials said Donnie Lee Stevenson, 18, followed a woman inside a Target store, kidnapped and then assaulted her outside in... more »

• Car backs into Old Hammond Highway grocery store Play Video

  March 20, 2025 1:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A car went through the front of Valdez Market on Old Hammond Highway on Thursday. A WBRZ crew got video of the car, which appeared to have backed into the front of the market around 11:30 a.m. Deputies said the crash was caused when the... more »

• Hammond Police searching for missing 16-year-old girl

  March 19, 2025 3:34 PM

  HAMMOND — The Hammond Police Department is searching for a missing 16-year-old girl who ran away from home. Police said Kal'ya Carter was last seen on South Olive Street near East Park Avenue on March 8 around 4 p.m. The missing teen has red hair, weighs about 125... more »

• Deputies identify elderly man found disoriented on Pumpkin Center Road Play Video

  March 19, 2025 11:23 AM

  HAMMOND - Deputies identified a man hours after they found him Wednesday morning on Pumpkin Center Road. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said the 72-year-old man was found in the middle of Pumpkin Center Road near Tuttle Road. "He had been living out of the area up until... more »

• WANTED: Suspect accused in child trafficking incident Play Video

  March 7, 2025 1:42 PM

  HAMMOND — A reward is being offered to find a man wanted on charges of rape by force and promotion of child sexual trafficking. According to the U.S. Marshals, Antonio Raemone Lewis Jr., 35, relocated to Hammond in early 2025 after a warrant was issued for him in Indiana.... more »

• No injuries reported after Tuesday morning house fire in Hammond

  February 25, 2025 8:34 AM

  HAMMOND - Firefighters are investigating the cause of a house fire that happened Tuesday morning. The fire happened shortly after 6 a.m. on Sunset Acres. No injuries were reported and the fire was contained to the home. Investigators were on the scene Tuesday morning working to determine the... more »

• Four people arrested for Hammond storage burglaries, deputies looking for more suspects Play Video

  February 24, 2025 6:52 PM

  HAMMOND - Deputies in Tangipahoa Parish arrested four people and are looking for more connected to mini storage unit burglaries in Hammond. On Monday, deputies arrested 32-year-old Kayla Bordelon, 55-year-old Rachel LeBouf, 33-year-old Aldridge Davis and 31-year-old John Folse. Bordelon and Davis were booked on 60 counts of burglary.... more »

• Man arrested after Hammond Police drug raid that yielded 700 grams of marijuana, other drugs

  February 21, 2025 1:48 PM

  HAMMOND — Police searched a Hammond home and arrested a man accused of dealing drugs on Friday. Gregory Jackson, 30, was arrested on multiple drug charges after police found 700 grams of marijuana, Xanax, Adderall and other drugs in the Mooney Avenue home. Multiple guns were also found at... more »

• Police searching for person of interest in Southeastern campus vehicle burglaries

  February 21, 2025 6:47 AM

  HAMMOND - Police are searching for a person of interest who may be connected to multiple vehicle burglaries on Southeastern's campus. Campus police said there were six vehicle burglaries and two attempted vehicle thefts on campus on Feb. 17 and 18. The two suspects in the burglaries are believed... more »

• Hammond teacher arrested, accused of computer-aided solicitation of minors Play Video

  February 20, 2025 4:10 PM

  HAMMOND — A Hammond teacher accused of soliciting minors and indecent behavior was arrested. Vincent Catalanotto, 62, was arrested Wednesday by Louisiana State Police. He was booked with one count of indecent behavior with a juvenile and two counts of computer-aided solicitation. Catalanotto allegedly made plans to travel... more »

• Hammond PD chief says alleged police brutality victim ran from officer during drug deal, was tased Play Video

  February 18, 2025 3:06 PM

  HAMMOND — Hammond Police Chief Edwin Bergeron Jr. said Tuesday that an alleged victim of police brutality was not beaten by police but fell after he was tased for running from an officer during an alleged drug deal. Outside of Hammond's police department were members of the NAACP, along... more »

• Governor responds to students' questions by blasting Hammond teacher on social media Play Video

  February 18, 2025 2:25 PM

  HAMMOND - Governor Jeff Landry responded to multiple submissions from students by blasting a Hammond grammar school teacher and current state education system on social media Tuesday. The submissions Landry shared were sent in on Feb. 7. They are as follows: "My teacher says climate change is bad... more »

• Three men arrested after Hammond drug bust following surveillance operation Play Video

  February 14, 2025 3:49 PM

  HAMMOND - Three men were arrested on multiple drug charges following a surveillance operation, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies say during a surveillance operation in an area reported to have suspicious activity, TPSO deputies observed a suspect weighing and packaging marijuana near a car, leading to... more »

• Man arrested for sharing videos of infant being sexually abused Play Video

  February 7, 2025 9:09 AM

  HAMMOND - The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a man after he allegedly used an online platform to watch and share videos of an infant being sexually abused. The TPSO's Internet Crimes Against Children unit arrested Devon Poirier, 33, of St. Martinville for three counts of pornography involving juveniles... more »

• MAP truck catches on fire along I-12 outside Hammond Play Video

  February 4, 2025 2:33 PM

  HAMMOND — A Motor Assistance Patrol truck caught on fire Tuesday afternoon along Interstate 12 outside of Hammond. Department of Transportation and Development officials said that the MAP truck driver was not hurt. Traffic was backed up in the area for more than an hour as Hammond Firefighters... more »

• Oceans Behavioral Hospital Hammond announces specialized mental health treatment program

  January 30, 2025 10:49 AM

  HAMMOND - A Hammond behavioral hospital announced Thursday that it is opening a specialized mental health treatment program for anyone 18 and older experiencing behavioral health challenges. Oceans Behavioral Hospital's new program — Partial Hospitalization Program — will serve adults experiencing depression, anxiety, substance use disorder and anything else... more »

• Lafourche Parish man arrested for internet sex crimes made himself look younger in videos Play Video

  January 30, 2025 10:11 AM

  HAMMOND - Investigators arrested a man for internet crimes against children when he sent explicit videos to who he believed was a child and expected the same in return. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office arrested John "Buster" Gisclair, 57, of Raceland for one count each of indecent behavior with... more »

• Hammond Police searching for three persons of interest in crime string Play Video

  January 24, 2025 10:14 AM

  HAMMOND - Police are searching for three persons of interest who were allegedly seen fleeing from a stolen car after officers were called for shots fired. The Hammond Police Department said its officers were called to Pine Drive on Jan. 11 for reports of shots being fired. While in... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish residents shaking off the cold with winter fun Play Video

  January 21, 2025 5:55 PM

  HAMMOND - One family in Tangipahoa Parish made the best of their snow day even as Tuesday's sub-freezing temperatures caused their street's power to go out. Even when it's below freezing, having fun in several inches of snow isn't hard. Eric Jones said that, as a result of not... more »

• Independence man accused of child porn, arrested after sheriff's office investigation Play Video

  January 13, 2025 4:22 PM

  HAMMOND — In its first arrest of 2025, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office's Internet Crimes Against Children unit arrested an Independence man accused of child pornography, deputies said Monday. Tyron Francois, 21, was booked over the weekend after an investigation that began in November. Deputies said that child porn... more »

• Hammond 'Candyman' arrested for slew of drug-related charges Play Video

  January 11, 2025 12:52 PM

  HAMMOND - Officers arrested a man for several drug-related charges after they received several tips about him selling narcotics in the city. The Hammond Police Department arrested Jimmy "Candyman" Smith, 68, after receiving tips about him. Officers found Smith sitting inside his car at his home on North Ruland... more »

• Hurricane victim waits months for mobile home company to make repairs Play Video

  January 9, 2025 4:52 PM

  LIVINGSTON - A Hurricane Ida victim bought a new home from Clayton Homes in Hammond last year after receiving funds through Restore LA. The mobile home has been sitting on her lot since July 2024 in need of repairs. Betty Lawson says her issues are growing old. She... more »

• Police searching for man accused of attempted murder in December shooting in Hammond

  January 9, 2025 11:14 AM

  HAMMOND — Police in Hammond are searching for a man accused of trying to kill three people in a December shooting. Sherman Maurice Jefferson, 42, is wanted by police for three counts of attempted first-degree murder. Jefferson is accused of shooting at three people on Dec. 18 on... more »

• Man accused of murder for December convenience store shooting arrested Play Video

  January 7, 2025 12:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE — East Baton Rouge Parish deputies arrested a teen accused of murder in a December shooting at an Old Hammond Highway convenience store. Jeremiah Howze, 17, was arrested on New Year's Eve for the Dec. 23 shooting that left a man dead at the corner of Old... more »

• Man accused of leading high-speed pursuit from Ponchatoula to Hammond after drive-by shooting arrested Play Video

  December 31, 2024 5:01 PM

  PONCHATOULA — Police arrested a man accused of leading officers on a high-speed pursuit in a stolen car after a drive-by shooting Tuesday morning. Kyle Nutter, 20, was arrested by Ponchatoula Police for aggravated flight from an officer, possession of stolen property and assault by drive-by shooting. Police... more »

• Hammond Police searching for suspect in December Hobby Lobby theft

  December 30, 2024 2:12 PM

  HAMMOND — Police in Hammond are investigating a person who stole from a local Hobby Lobby. Police said the person walked into the craft store on Dec. 21, put merchandise into a bag and left without paying. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the thief to call... more »

• Deputies find Hammond man missing since start of December

  December 28, 2024 11:12 AM

  HAMMOND — Deputies have found a man last seen at the beginning of December in Hammond. Before he was found, Tangipahoa Parish deputies said 34-year-old Andrew Monistere was last seen by family on Dec. 4 when he left his mother's house on North Billville Road. Deputies said he... more »

• 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 »