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 […]
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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 residents receive hot meals, assistance from Red Cross following tornado
SLIDELL, La. (WGNO) — Slidell residents began storm recovery and received assistance from the Red Cross following the E-2 tornado that impacted the area on Wednesday, April 10. “My door blew off. I had to go through water. I’ve got a very small dog. I had to carry her and do what I possibly could. […]
Cleveland-based company to bring 40 new jobs with annual salary of $100K to Slidell
SLIDELL, La. (WGNO) — Horsburgh and Scott Company announced that a facility is coming to Slidell that will bring 40 new jobs at an annual salary of more than $100,000. According to a release, the Cleveland-based company is a $4.9 million capital investment. The 32-square-foot faciality in Slidell will be for the repair, service and […]
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 […]