Tag: Slidell

Man arrested after investigation leads to drug bust in Slidell

Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. SLIDELL, La. (WGNO) — A 21-year-old man was arrested after an investigation led to a drug bust in the Slidell area. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that detectives searched a home in the 100 block of W. Chamale Cove on June 20 following a […]

Slidell teacher arrested, accused of sexual misconduct with a student

Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. SLIDELL, La. (WGNO) — A second Slidell high school teacher accused of sexual misconduct with a student was arrested on Wednesday, June 26, following the continued investigation of another teacher. According to the Slidell Police Department, 35-year-old Alexa Wingerter has been the subject of an investigation […]

Babysitter finds hidden camera in bathroom, Slidell homeowner arrested

Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. SLIDELL, La. (WGNO) — A Slidell man is being charged with 11 counts of video voyeurism following the alleged discovery of a hidden camera in his bathroom in late May. According to the Slidell Police Department, Jonathan Bethancourt, 31, began being investigated after a babysitter said […]

Slidell police investigating ‘bad crash’ near Gause Boulevard

SLIDELL, La. (WGNO) — The Slidell Police Department is investigating a “bad crash” involving a vehicle and motorcycle. On Monday, June 10 at 11:30 a.m., they responded to the corner of Gause Boulevard and Interstate 10. Motorcyclist thrown from bike in deadly New Orleans crash As a result of the crash, Slidell police reported that […]

Slidell mother warns parents of swimming safety after son’s drowning death

SLIDELL, La. (WGNO) — A mother in Palm Lake is warning parents ahead of Memorial Day weekend and the summer season to practice water safety days after her 15-year-old son died in a drowning incident. The incident happened directly behind the family’s home, just days before the teen’s birthday. “My 7-year-old called at about 4:31 p.m. exactly, […]

Slidell man accused of cooking crack cocaine inside home

Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. SLIDELL, La. (WGNO) — A 57-year-old Slidell man was arrested after officers discovered he had allegedly been cooking crack cocaine inside a home. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that Renell Williams’ arrest originated from a traffic stop near Northshore Boulevard and Gause Boulevard West […]

Slidell teacher accused of sexual misconduct with student, buying students alcohol

Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. SLIDELL, La. (WGNO) — A Slidell teacher accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student and buying students alcohol has been arrested. The Slidell Police Department reported officers began investigating reports that 35-year-old Alexa Wingerter was allegedly having inappropriate relationships with male students at Slidell […]

Slidell police make ‘multiple arrests’ in violent gang activity investigation

SLIDELL, La. (WGNO) — Officers with the Slidell Police Department have made multiple arrests following an investigation into alleged violent gang activity. The SPD reported officers with the Slidell Police Narcotics Division, S.W.A.T. Division and federal agencies executed two warrants in the Robert Boulevard corridor on Tuesday, March 19. Legislators respond to St. Tammany Parish […]