Crime
Metairie man accused of molesting 2 Boutte children
Franklin Martinez Maradiaga of Metairie has been charged with two counts of sexual battery of two juveniles. […]
Month: June 2017
Crime
Second man sentenced in connection with 2015 Super Bowl drug bust
Juan Alberto Salinas, who also was arrested in the 2015 major drug bust at a St. Rose man’s home on Super Bowl Sunday, pleaded guilty and was recently sentenced on a charge of possession with intent to distribute Schedule I controlled dangerous substance. […]
Lifestyles
A little heart goes a long way toward restoring New Sarpy retirees’ home
When Catholic Heart Camp volunteers showed up at Ferdinand and Annie McIntyre’s mobile home in New Sarpy on Monday, all Annie could say repeatedly was “It’s a blessing.” […]
Government
Hahnville mother aided efforts to ban corporal punishment for special needs students
Allison Badgerow was so ready to comment on state Rep. Franklin Foil’s House Bill 69 aimed at banning corporal punishment for special needs students that she overcame her fear of public speaking to recount her autistic son’s traumatic experience. […]
Health
Cancer awareness activist says early diagnosis saved her life
Knowing that breast cancer runs in her family, Anedra Coleman started earlier than most with taking the tests for early detection of the disease. […]
Crime
Boutte man found guilty of heroin distribution
After deliberating 40 minutes, a St. Charles Parish petit jury found Darrell Taylor guilty of distributing heroin.
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Lifestyles
DHS student taking mother’s heritage to ‘Olympics of Irish dancing’
When Sarah Taylor saw her cousin Irish dancing while visiting family in Belfast, she thought, “This is what I want to do.” […]
Government
After 44 years, chief deputy retires
As St. Charles Parish Chief Deputy Joseph Cardella readies for retirement, Sheriff Greg Champagne said he’ll be greatly missed. […]
Crime
New Sarpy man pleads guilty to oral sex with child
A New Sarpy man charged with the 2016 rape of a 6-year-old family member recently pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of oral sexual battery and awaits sentencing. […]