News
Find here an archive of the D.A.’s Press Releases and other News.
Slidell Man Gets 40 Years In Prison for Raping 12-Year-Old Girl
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2018 COVINGTON—District Attorney Warren Montgomery reports that Jose David Raibstein, 61, of Slidell, pleaded guilty Monday (March 26) to forcible rape of a 12-year-old girl. District Judge August Hand sentenced Raibstein to 40 years...
Grand Jury Indicts Mandeville Man In Death of His Estranged Wife
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2018 COVINGTON—District Attorney Warren Montgomery reports that a St. Tammany Parish grand jury indicted George David Dargis, Jr., 39, of Mandeville, Thursday (March 22) of second degree murder in the death of his estranged wife and...
LA Supreme Court grants oral arguments in District Attorney Warren Montgomery’s civil case vs St. Tammany Parish
The Louisiana Supreme Court has granted oral arguments in District Attorney Warren Montgomery’s civil case against St. Tammany Parish government, regarding civil representation of the parish. Oral arguments have been set for April 30th at 2:00 PM. Click below to read...
D.A. Warren Montgomery Announces Interagency Domestic Violence Team
March 21, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COVINGTON—District Attorney Warren Montgomery’s Office is leading an effort to form an interagency team of law enforcement officers, probation and parole officials, and service providers to coordinate and improve their response to...
D.A. Comments on article from the Denver Post regarding legalization of marijuana.
I found this article interesting and is one of the reasons I oppose legalization of marijuana at this time.
Our Office Would Like to Acknowledge and Congratulate St. Tammany Parish Public Schools
March 16, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Meredith Mendez, Director of Communications 985.898.3244/ Meredith.Mendez@stpsb.org Stpps recognized for excellence in school safety and prevention Crimestoppers has recognized St. Tammany Parish Public Schools for its...
Mississippi Man Gets 50 Years in Prison for Sexual Battery of 8-Year-Old Girl
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2018 COVINGTON—District Attorney Warren Montgomery reports that Lloyd Joseph Weysham, 62, of Kiln, Mississippi, pleaded guilty Wednesday (March 14) to sexual battery of a victim under 13. District Judge Peter Garcia sentenced Weysham to...
DA Montgomery appeared on the Lake 3.15.18
Please listen to DA Montgomery on the Lake 3.15.18. He talks about a pair of bills being advanced by local lawmakers that he said are needed. He also discussed local schools and the issue of school violence. Click on the audio file below....
Folsom Man Found Guilty of Sexual Battery of 4-Year-Old
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2018 COVINGTON—District Attorney Warren Montgomery reports that a St. Tammany Parish jury found Scott A. Barr, 28, formerly of Folsom, guilty Friday (March 9) of two counts of sexual battery. He faces up to 10 years in prison on each...
D. A. Montgomery’s Letter to the Editor of New Orleans Advocate – Sending St. Tammany deputy case to attorney general prudent, fair
I am writing in response to James Gill's column concerning alleged criminal acts by members of the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office. At the outset, I want to communicate my appreciation, respect, and thanks to The Advocate and WWL-TV for bringing these allegations...