News
Find here an archive of the D.A.’s Press Releases and other News.
Kids L.E.A.D. Program at Pitcher welcomes FBI
As part of District Attorney Warren Montgomery’s Kids L.E.A.D. (Legal Education and Discovery) Program, 8th graders at Pitcher Junior High today heard from Lori Chauvin, FBI Community Outreach Specialist. She shared information about the FBI’s campaign “It’s Not A...
Historic Donation Will Make “Men Who Cook” Fundraiser The Biggest Yet
Read this exciting news from CAC-Hope House - CAC Donation Press Release. Visit CACHOPEHOUSE.ORG for additional information and to buy tickets!
District Attorney Announces Interagency Partnership to Combat Domestic Violence
Below is the District Attorney's Press Release regarding this Domestic Violence event. Below also please watch WWL-TV news video coverage and the full event via the New Orleans Advocate's FB Live. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 25, 2018 COVINGTON—District Attorney Warren...
Grand Jury Indicts Atlanta Man of Raping 11-Year-Old Slidell Girl
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 18, 2018 COVINGTON—District Attorney Warren Montgomery reports that a St. Tammany Parish grand jury indicted Jacques A. Garnett, 52, of Atlanta, Thursday (Oct. 18) of first degree rape of a person under the age of 13. Garnett is accused of...
Grand Jury Indicts Former St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Deputy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 18, 2018 COVINGTON—District Attorney Warren Montgomery reports that a St. Tammany Parish grand jury indicted former St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Bryan Ricky Steinert, 42, of Pearl River, Thursday (Oct. 18) of one count of falsely...
ADA Harold Bartholomew Panelist for Elder Financial Exploitation Event
Assistant District Attorney Harold S. Bartholomew will be among the panelists speaking at a town hall in Baton Rouge Thursday (Oct. 18) about preventing elder financial exploitation. The event will be held at Independence Park Theatre, 7800 Independence Blvd....
Jury Convicts Slidell Man of Illegally Filming and Posting Sex Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 10, 2018 COVINGTON—District Attorney Warren Montgomery announces that a St. Tammany Parish jury found Sean T. Bass, 42, of Slidell, guilty Tuesday (Oct. 9) of video voyeurism of sexual intercourse. Bass faces one to five years in jail. Bass...
Letter from D.A. Warren Montgomery – Political Advocates Knocking On Your Door?
Mr. Montgomery writes a letter to the citizens of our Washington and St. Tammany Parishes regarding political advocates in the upcoming political season. Please click on this link to view the letter. CitizensLtr re political advocates 10.1.18
Former Health Club Worker Pleads Guilty in $1.7 million Fraud Scheme
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 27, 2018 COVINGTON—District Attorney Warren Montgomery announces that Emily L. Davis, 43, of Ponchatoula, pleaded guilty Wednesday (Sept. 26) to theft and identity theft in a scheme that bilked her former employer, Franco’s Athletic Club,...
Jury Finds Franklinton Man Guilty of Aggravated Crime Against Nature With Boy, 4
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 27, 2018 FRANKLINTON—District Attorney Warren Montgomery reports that a Washington Parish jury found Jonathan Luper, 27, of Franklinton, guilty as charged of aggravated crime against nature with a child under 13. Luper faces a sentence of...