St. Tammany Parish Jury Finds New Orleans Man Guilty of Rape and Domestic Abuse; Convicted Felon Remains at Large

Oct 1, 2026 | News

District Attorney J. Collin Sims announces that on September 23, 2026, a St. Tammany Parish jury found Brandon Justin Lee Williams, 38, of New Orleans, guilty on all counts following a trial before the Honorable Judge Tara Farris Zeller. Williams was convicted of:...

Slidell Man Convicted of Attempted Armed Robbery Following Incident at Local Restaurant

Sep 18, 2026 | News

District Attorney J. Collin Sims announces that on Thursday, September 17, 2026, a St. Tammany Parish jury found 43-year-old Robert Chase Revere of Slidell, Louisiana, guilty as charged of attempted armed robbery. The guilty verdict was returned following a trial...

DA Collin Sims Announces Significant Local Multi-Agency Operation Striking Bogalusa Drug Distribution Network Linked to Overdose Fatalities

Sep 18, 2026 | News

District Attorney J. Collin Sims announced that on Thursday, September 17, 2026, a synchronized, multi-agency operation in Bogalusa led to the execution of four search warrants and six arrest warrants targeting a major drug distribution network linked to lethal...

Jury Selection Cut Short as Abita Springs Man Accepts 50-Year Prison Term for Child Sexual Abuse and Drug Trafficking Cases

Sep 15, 2026 | News

District Attorney J. Collin Sims announces that on the second day of jury selection, 31-year-old Allen Edward Tate, Jr. of Abita Springs, Louisiana, abruptly pleaded guilty before the Honorable Judge Vincent J. Lobello. After his guilty plea, Judge Lobello sentenced...

Derrick Fairley Sentenced to Mandatory Life in Prison for Fentanyl Overdose Murder

Sep 4, 2026 | News

District Attorney J. Collin Sims announces that today, District Judge Martin Coady sentenced 43-year-old Derrick Fairley of Angie, Louisiana, to life imprisonment without the benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence. Judge Coady also handed down a...