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Tag: St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office
STPSO: Credit Card Skimmer Found
In the past two years, LDAF inspectors have confiscated 48 skimming devices throughout the state.
Candidate for Sheriff Nick Tranchina Calls for Independent Investigation of St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office
“We can’t take lightly or employ catchy euphemisms to describe a subculture of ‘good ole’ boys’ that hide corruption and criminal activity. It does not inspire public confidence and will not root out corruption.”
STP Candidate for Sheriff Files Ethics Complaint Against Incumbent
The parish government is no stranger to skirting ethics laws, as Covington Weekly has reported in the past with legislation written by former Representative Tim Burns exempting parish council members from state ethics laws in place to prevent conflicts of interest.
CPD, STPSO Participate in A Stand Against Violence
Officers from the Covington Police Department along with Deputies from the St Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office attended the “A Stand Against Violence” event last
Holiday Shopping Tips From STPSO
As we enter the holiday shopping season, Sheriff Randy Smith wants to remind our residents to be safe while they are out searching for
National Child Passenger Safety Week
Is your child in the correct seat, child secured properly in the seat, seat installed correctly in the vehicle? A safety seat installation event
Tranchina Announces Run For Sheriff
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA — Nick Tranchina announced today that he will seek election to the office of St. Tammany Parish Sheriff in 2019.
Local Storm Relief Efforts Underway
Covington Pulls Together to offer financial support, food and supplies to those in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. As tragic and devastating as this
STPSO Announces Public Safety Telecommunications Week
From St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office: This week, April 9 – 15, the nation honors all telecommunicators. Here in St. Tammany Parish, we are
St. Tammany Litter Abatement Labor of Love
St. Tammany Parish Government, Keep St. Tammany Beautiful, and the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office announced today the kickoff of a full-time, joint, litter
Rumination on the First Amendment
by Timothy Achan Gates Amendment 1 – “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or
Sheriff Warns Parish of Recent Phone Scam Incidents
A new phone scam targeting the elderly has been reported to the Sheriff’s office by various residents over the past few days. The basic
Local Law Enforcement Spreads Holiday Cheer – CPD, STPSO Extend Helping Hands for the Holidays
On Tuesday December 23, the Covington Police Department went throughout the City of Covington handing out 100 dollar bills, thanks to the generous gift
The 22nd Judicial District Attorney Race & The Threat of Teenage Girls: A Study in the Application of Accountability
by Timothy Gates, Covington Weekly Correspondent, [email protected] With now less than one week until election day, the St. Tammany Parish District Attorney race is