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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
One dead, two wounded including a 2-year-old in Hammond shooting: HPD
HAMMOND, La. (WGNO) — One man is dead and two people, including a 2-year-old, are wounded after a shooting in Hammond on Monday, May 12, according to the Hammond Police Department. Man sentenced in fatal crash involving WGNO Sports Producer The HPD reported that officers responded to a call of a shooting in a parking lot at 1001 North Morrison Blvd. around 2:48 a.m., where they found a 23-year-old, a 22-year-old and a 2-year-old child. They were taken to a hospital, where the 23-year-old, identified by police as Bradley Blunt, later died. The 22-year-old's and the 2-year-old's injuries are non-life-threatening at this time, police said. HPD officers said 23-year-old Janvourian Franklin was identified as a suspect and taken into custody. He faces a charge of first-degree murder, three counts of attempted first-degree murder and illegal discharge of a firearm. Man dead following Chalmette motel shooting Hammond police also stated that 20-year-old Demetriane Anderson, who has reportedly been identified as Franklin's sister, was arrested in connection with the case after additional investigation. HPD officials said Anderson faces a charge of principal to first-degree murder and three counts of principal to attempted first-degree murder. Anyone with information about the shooting can call Detective Randall Baudier with the Hammond Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 985-277-5740 or Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa at Siri snoop on you? How much of the $95M settlement you could receive Dad charged with forcing 9-year-old son to beg on streets US Postal Office of Rayville officially named after the late Congressman Luke Letlow Morgan Wallen reveals why he abruptly left 'SNL' during closing segment A popular Chicago eatery is offering a Pope Leo-inspired sandwich. What's on it? Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Yahoo
Suspect wanted in reported Hammond area rape, kidnapping
HAMMOND, La. (WGNO) — The Hammond Police Department has identified the suspect in an alleged kidnapping that happened on March 20. New Orleans Police Department detectives push to solve cold cases with help from the public According to officers, around 7:30 p.m. they responded to the North Oaks Medical Center on a reported kidnapping and rape. During the investigation, detectives watched security footage of the suspect, identified as 18-year-old Donnie Lee Stevenson, get into a red Honda Accord and leave the location. Two juveniles hospitalized in Pines Village shooting Officers are currently searching for Stevenson and are asking the public not to approach him. Anyone with information on his location, can call Hammond Police Department at compares violence against Tesla to Capitol riot: 'You didn't have anything like that on Jan. 6' Suspect wanted in reported Hammond area rape, kidnapping Appeals court rules Trump must reinstate teacher preparation grants in eight states Tina Knowles brings book tour to New Orleans Mexican cartels drain American consumers Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Yahoo
Baton Rouge man wanted, accused of kidnapping ex-girlfriend
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Louisiana State Police is looking for a man accused of kidnapping his ex-girlfriend. According to police, officers with the Hammond Police Department started an investigation on Thursday in connection to a kidnapping. During the investigation, a witness told HPD officers his sister had been abducted by her ex-boyfriend Jarvis Buchanan, 21, of Baton Rouge. Buchanan is accused of going to T-Mobile in the 1720 block of West Thomas Street to locate the victim. Buchanan reportedly grabbed the victim and forced her into the passenger seat of his vehicle. The two left the area. Detectives determined that Buchanan was in the Baton Rouge/Gonzales area. Officers found Buchanan's car around Gonzales. LSP tried to conduct a traffic stop, but it led to a police chase. Police said the chase ended in Lutcher and Buchanan fled into the woods. The victim was found in the passenger seat and is now safe. Buchanan has not been caught at this time and is a wanted fugitive. He is wanted on charges of aggravated kidnapping and aggravated criminal damage. Anyone with information on Buchanan's whereabouts is asked to contact Hammond Police Department's Detective Corey Morse at 985-277-5758 or Crime Stoppers' anonymous line at 1-800-554-5245. Chick-fil-A introduces new spring menu items, brings back fan-favorite sandwich Baton Rouge man wanted, accused of kidnapping ex-girlfriend State Dept using AI to ban visas over perceived pro-Hamas posts Louisiana student died after being punched in hazing ritual, police say Phoenix track layout adds drama to Xfinity race Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Yahoo
Man tased by police during traffic stop, drug bust: Hammond Police
HAMMOND, La, (WGNO) — A Ponchatoula man is facing multiple charges following a Feb. 10 incident. According to the Hammond Police Department, on that Monday night, officers patrolling near Magazine Street conducted a license plate check on a red Nissan van, discovering the driver had an outstanding felony warrant. Louisiana's top lawyer explains her defense of three controversial new laws Officers stopped the vehicle, but the driver 64-year-old Bobby Ray McCaskey allegedly attempted to run away. The pursuing officer reported observing McCaskey reach for his waist when they deployed their taser. McCaskey was struck was reportedly stunned, fell to the ground and hit his head on the ground. An ambulance was called, and McCaskey was taken to North Oaks Medical Center for treatment. During a search, officers allegedly found a bag of suspected cocaine in the suspect's hand and inside the vehicle along with a scale. Slidell man found guilty of multiple child sex crimes 'This is an incident in which a suspect with a lengthy criminal history and who is a known narcotics dealer chose to run from the police. While it is unfortunate that the suspect suffered an injury, the injury resulted from him hitting the ground and not from a beating, as is being alleged by some. If you don't sell drugs and don't run from the police, you don't have to worry about getting tased,' said Chief of Police Edwin Bergeron Jr. An investigation into the incident remains to vote on budget resolution next week, Scalise says Man tased by police during traffic stop, drug bust: Hammond Police KFC relocating its US headquarters out of Kentucky. Where is it moving? Father and son freedmen became leaders in NWLA during Reconstruction era NYU College Republicans president resigns after saying Barron Trump 'sort of an oddity' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Yahoo
Ponchatoula man arrested in Hammond drug bust
HAMMOND, La. (WGNO) — A Ponchatoula man has been arrested following a drug bust that occurred in Hammond on Wednesday, Feb. 5. According to the Hammond Police Department, 51-year-old Thomas 'TJ' Joseph was investigated by detectives at a RaceTrac gas station on Highway 190 West. Bogalusa man found guilty of distributing cocaine Detectives say they saw Joseph allegedly selling drugs, later identified as methamphetamine. Joseph was arrested and searched. During the search, police say they found a 'large sum of money,' as well as cocaine on both him and the vehicle involved in the transaction. Joseph is already a convicted felon who was on parole for drug charges. He has now been booked on violation of parole, distribution of methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine and possession with intent to distribute Bowl Host Committee Parade takes off in the French Quarter Missing Alaska flight found with no survivors: What to know Trump says he won't deport Prince Harry: 'He's got enough problems with his wife' Ponchatoula man arrested in Hammond drug bust Breyers ice cream settlement: Deadline to submit claim for cash payment nears Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
