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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
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Washington Parish jail inmates plan to escape stopped by jail staff
WASHINGTON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — An attempt to break out of a Washington Parish jail was prevented by jail staff. In a post to social media, the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office reported inmate James B. Lorio attempted to escape through the air condition duct in his cell block on Monday, May 26. VIDEO: 62-year-old Lafitte woman hospitalized in Marrero deputy-involved shooting: JPSO Deputies said around 12 a.m., inmates of an adjoining block reported hearing movement in the air ducts and alerted a corrections officer. In a quick response, deputies found that Lorio had return after learning his path was blocked and that officers were notified. He now faces a charge of simple escape for leaving the cell block he was confined flags put pedestrian safety in their own hands Monument to honor Australian and American surfers murdered in Baja unveiled Ford recalling over 1 million vehicles: Here's why Washington Parish jail inmates plan to escape stopped by jail staff Russia sanctions in limbo as GOP defers to Trump Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Southeast Louisiana law enforcement agencies to participate in Drug Take Back Day
ST. BERNARD PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Law enforcement agencies across Southeast Louisiana are participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration's Drug Take Back Day initiative. On Saturday, April 26, residents in the area can bring their unwanted or expired prescription medications to be safely discarded by law enforcement. City of New Orleans announces Jazz Fest safety measures, traffic reminders Officials with the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office said residents can bring their unwanted medications to Walgreens at 200 W. Judge Perez Drive in Chalmette from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Tammany Parish deputies said residents can bring medications to the STPSO Law Enforcement Complex at 300 Brownswitch Road in Slidell or the STPSO Law Enforcement Complex at 2070 Collins Blvd. in Covington from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. STPSO officials said syringes, sharps and illicit drugs will not be accepted. Randy Hayman named new Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans executive director The St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office reported that residents can bring their medications to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office Headquarters at 260 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Washington Parish Sheriff's Office officials said residents can bring unwanted expired or prescription medications to the drop box at the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office on Main Street and Mississippi Avenue in Bogalusa. St. James Parish deputies said residents drop off their medications at the Convent Courthouse at 5800 Highway 44 in Convent or the Vacherie Sub-office Annex at 2631 Highway 20. Syringes, sharps and illicit drugs will not be NFL's most powerful piece of paper — the Draft Card Utah immigration lawyer, who is a naturalized US citizen, ordered to self-deport These US cities have the 'most polluted' air in the country, says new study Trump: Harvard a 'threat to democracy' Louisiana bill that would ban fluoride in public drinking water passes Senate committee Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Health
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Drug overdose death in Washington Parish caused by ‘new substance,' sheriff's office says
WASHINGTON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — The Washington Parish Sheriff's Office is warning the public of a new drug doing damage in their area. Deputies said the drug, Xylazine, is a 'deadly' new controlled substance responsible for at least one overdose death in the parish. The drug consists of a large animal veterinary tranquilizer reportedly being mixed with other injectable narcotics to enhance its effects. Cantrell administration stuns city council after refusing payments to school board Deputies say Xylazine is a powerful sedative like fentanyl, that can be fatal in small doses. Unlike fentanyl, Narcan has no effect after the drug's use. The sheriff's office adds that little can be done for anyone who overdoses on the substance. Currently, deputies are working to prosecute drug dealers for second-degree murder when their product is used in an overdose death. 'But that is only one piece of the puzzle. The problem won't truly be solved until the demand for these drugs has also been curtailed. That requires a community-wide effort to identify, support, and help those dealing with drug addiction,' said WPSO deputies. Three hospitalized in St. Tammany Parish boat accident WPSO is asking that anyone who knows someone struggling with drug addiction to call them. 'The days of recreational drug use are over. The extremely powerful narcotics being mixed with other substances are giving users very high, often fatal, doses. Now is the time to seek help.'White House acknowledges disagreement with Jordan over relocating Palestinians White House calls judges blocking Trump's agenda 'real constitutional crisis' Drug overdose death in Washington Parish caused by 'new substance,' sheriff's office says Tornado watch issued, storms starting to grow 'Cloned' Border Patrol K-9 truck used to smuggle migrants Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
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High speed crash in Washington Parish leaves woman dead
WASHINGTON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — A woman is dead following a crash in Washington Parish. On Wednesday, Jan. 29, deputies with the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office were called to the scene of a crash on Sie Jenkins Road near Rolling Oaks Ridge along with officials with Fire District 7, Northshore EMS. 2K without power in Jefferson Parish, cause unknown An investigation revealed that 29-year-old Destyn Alissa was reportedly traveling on the road at a 'high rate of speed' when she lost control of her vehicle. Her body has been turned over to the Washington Parish Coroner's Office for an autopsy. Toxicology report results are of drug investigations in Thibodaux lands two behind bars Cornyn, member of Intel panel, will vote for Gabbard 40+ bodies pulled from Potomac near Reagan National High speed crash in Washington Parish leaves woman dead 2025 BMW iX xDrive60: Luxury and Performance Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
