Kendal Francis

1 month ago | wdsu.com | Kendal Francis

A Slidell man was arrested at his home early Saturday in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian dead, Louisiana State Police announced.Tyrone Williams, 45, was booked with negligent homicide, hit-and-run and Driving on the Right Side of the Roadway, in connection with the death of 28-year-old Justin Warren of Clearwater, Fla., authorities said.According to the LSP, Warren was walking westbound along Louisiana Hwy.

Jan 18, 2025 | wdsu.com | Kendal Francis

Gov. Jeff Landry issued a state of emergency Saturday in preparation for the winter weather expected to hit Louisiana. The National Weather Service has issued cold weather advisories and extreme cold warnings for the state beginning Monday, Jan. 20, through Thursday, Jan. 23. This state of emergency allows for direct state assistance to support operational measures at the parish level and helps protect the life, safety and welfare of Louisianans. “Keeping Louisianans safe is our top priority.

Oct 5, 2024 | wdsu.com | Kendal Francis

The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double homicide in the 1300 block of North Sugar Ridge LaPlace that occurred Friday at 11:48 p.m.Two of the victims, an 11-year-old girl and a 50-year-old man, succumbed to their injuries and were pronounced dead at a local hospital.A third victim was injured from being grazed by a gunshot. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office Det. Sgt.

Sep 29, 2024 | wdsu.com | Kendal Francis

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is warning people about recent scam callers impersonating Sheriff’s Office employees. The callers are threatening to arrest people if they fail to appear to jury duty unless they pay money over the phone.Sheriff’s deputies said in many cases the callers are spoofing the Sheriff’s Office phone number when making these calls.TPSO said they do not collect fines of any kind over the phone and will never demand sensitive information over the phone.

Sep 15, 2024 | wdsu.com | Kendal Francis

NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority has returned the Chalmette Ferry into service after a drydock inspection mandated by the U.S. Coast Guard.“This routine, yet important, drydock inspection underscores RTA's commitment to providing safe and reliable transportation to our riders, and we're pleased to have the Chalmette Ferry back in service,” said Lona Edwards Hankins, chief executive officer of the RTA.