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Find here an archive of the D.A.’s Press Releases and other News.

Big Reveal of New Victim Rooms
Today, we did the big reveal! We welcomed some of our community partners in St. Tammany to tour two rooms that have been transformed into comfortable spaces for crime victims who visit our Covington office to meet with prosecutors or wait during court proceedings. Our...

Grand Jury Indicts Former Bogalusa Chamber Director on Theft Charge
FRANKLINTON—District Attorney Warren Montgomery reports that a Washington Parish grand jury indicted Marilyn G. Bateman, 77, of Bogalusa, Tuesday (July 21) on a charge of theft over $25,000. Bateman, former director of the Bogalusa Chamber of Commerce,...

Grand Jury Indicts Franklinton Man of Second Degree Murder
FRANKLINTON—District Attorney Warren Montgomery reports that a Washington Parish jury indicted Jo’Andre Dawson, 21, of Franklinton Tuesday (July 21) of second degree murder and obstruction of justice. Dawson is accused of fatally shooting Ja’Quarius Taylor, 17,...

District Attorney Warren Montgomery on the Lake 94.7
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3MYsy_N1NA District Attorney Warren Montgomery discusses how his office continues to serve the community and collaborate with local law enforcement with Charled Dowdy of the Lake 94.7FM.
Grand Jury Indicts Slidell Man On Second Degree Murder Charge
COVINGTON—District Attorney Warren Montgomery announces that a St. Tammany Parish grand jury indicted Reuben Patrick Cousin, 23, of Slidell, Thursday (July 16) with second degree murder in the death of a Slidell man in April. Cousin, also known as “Rambo,” is accused...

Grand Jury Indicts Mandeville Man In Death Of Infant
COVINGTON—District Attorney Warren Montgomery announces that a St. Tammany Parish grand jury indicted Brian Joel Young, 21, of Mandeville, Thursday (July 16) on a charge of first-degree murder in the death of his infant son. Young is accused of killing his son, Kaisen...

St. Tammany Grand Jury Indicts Lacombe Man In Murder of Live-In Girlfriend
COVINGTON—District Attorney Warren Montgomery announces that a St. Tammany Parish grand jury indicted Fernando Randolph Cortez, 26, of Lacombe, Thursday (July 3) on a charge of second degree murder. Cortez is accused of stabbing to death Sandra Aldridge, his...

Woman Pleads Guilty To Aggravated Animal Cruelty In Case Of Dog With Missing Legs
COVINGTON—District Attorney Warren Montgomery announced that Lynette Victor, 51, of Slidell, pleaded guilty Tuesday (June 30) to aggravated cruelty to animals in a case involving a dog named Buddy. District Judge Raymond S. Childress sentenced Victor to seven years in...

Designer Stephanie Lloyd Volunteers to Transform Witness Rooms
Our office sends a big thank you to Designer Stephanie Lloyd, who volunteered her time to help us transform two rooms in our Covington office into comfortable spaces for victims and witnesses who visit our office. We embarked on this project as part of honoring...

D.A. Offices Closed on Monday June 8, 2020 due to weather.
All offices are closed on Monday due to the weather. The Court and Clerk are also closed. Offices will reopen Tuesday at 8am. Stay safe.