Slidell Man Charged with Aggravated Arson

David F. Rutledge, 58, of Slidell, has been charged with aggravated arson and 32 counts of attempted second degree murder for causing a fire that heavily damaged the Act X Condominium Complex, located at 4504 Pontchartrain Drive in Slidell. The District Attorney’s...

Slidell Man Sentenced to 15 Years

Jimmy McCrystal, 37, of Slidell, was sentenced Monday (Jan. 11) to serve 15 years in prison for simple burglary, theft of a firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, illegal possession of stolen things, and possession of methamphetamine. District Judge...

Kenner Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Molestation

  Jeffrey Joseph Miller, 41, of Kenner, was sentenced Monday (Jan. 11) to serve 25 years in prison without the benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence on two counts of molestation of a juvenile. District Judge Scott Gardner sentenced him to 25...

Slidell Woman Sentenced to 7 Years for Drug Possession

Stephanie Matthews, 50, of Slidell, was sentenced Tuesday (Jan. 12) under the state’s habitual offender statute to serve 7 years in prison for possession of a legend drug (Gabapentin) during a traffic stop in Slidell on Aug. 27, 2014. She has multiple prior...