Jury Finds Convicted Felon Guilty of Possessing Gun

Feb 26, 2016 | News

            COVINGTON—A St. Tammany Parish jury found Kelvin Rushing, 47, of Pearl River, guilty Thursday (Feb. 25) of possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. With 10 prior felony convictions, Rushing is facing up to life in prison when he is sentenced March 24....

District Attorney’s Office Issues New Badges and I.D.s to Staff

Feb 26, 2016 | Community, News

  COVINGTON—District Attorney Warren Montgomery announced Friday (Feb. 26) that he has issued new, individually-numbered badges and identification cards for his attorneys and investigators. All other badges are considered expired and invalid. The numbered badges...

Jury Convicts Man Who Led Police on High-Speed Chase in Covington

Feb 19, 2016 | News

COVINGTON—A St. Tammany Parish jury found Marlone Brumfield, 28, of Covington, guilty Thursday (Feb. 18) of aggravated obstruction of a highway and possession of cocaine. As a multiple offender, he faces up to life in prison when he is sentenced April 21 by District...

Jury Convicts Former Franklinton Town Clerk of Theft

Feb 5, 2016 | News

FRANKLINTON—A Washington Parish jury found Capriece Dawson, 43, a former Franklinton town clerk, guilty of theft over $1,500 and malfeasance in office Thursday (Feb. 4) for stealing money that resulted in losses of more than $115,000 to the town. Dawson faces up to 10...

Washington Parish Jury Convicts Man Who Sparked Massive 2011 Manhunt

Feb 4, 2016 | News

  FRANKLINTON—A Washington Parish jury found Kaunda Lopaz Magee, 40, guilty late Wednesday (Feb. 3) of several crimes he committed in 2011, when he broke into a home in Pine, raped the male occupant, and shot at police during a getaway that sparked a three-week,...