News
Deputy killed in car crash while responding to call for back up
A St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy was killed in a four-car accident Sunday night on Paul Maillard Road in Luling while responding to a call for backup. […]
News
Crime
Anatomy of a drug deal gone wrong
The discovery of a dead body in Destrehan in February set off a chain reaction that – with the help of a police informant – led to second-degree murder charges against one man and drug-related convictions against three other people. […]
Government
Assessor will open property tax rolls in light of Biggert-Waters Act
In the months following the bombshell announcement by FEMA that the Biggert-Waters Act may raise flood insurance rates thousands of dollars on some local property owners, St. Charles Parish Assessor Tab Troxler said his office was looking at new assessments for homes that would be negatively affected. […]
Government
Proposed Bunge upgrade draws ire of Destrehan residents
Bunge is exploring an upgrade at their Destrehan grain elevator that would result in the construction of a new dock, but the plans received poor reception from local residents who attended a town hall meeting concerning the project. […]
Business
No sales tax Friday, Saturday
Shoppers in St. Charles Parish will get some relief at the cash registers this weekend with the removal of all sales tax on purchases up to $2,500. […]
Crime
Caught on camera: Burglar smashes through business door, makes off with cell phones
Brandon Guillory sits in his office watching video of a burglar smash through his business’s front door with a baseball bat and then help himself to thousands of dollars worth of merchandise. […]
Crime
Toothpaste forces evacuation of courthouse
The suspicious substance that forced the evacuation of the St. Charles Parish Courthouse was determined to be toothpaste. […]
Crime
Courthouse evacuated after judge receives letter with suspicious powder
The St. Charles Parish Courthouse in Hahnville has been evacuated after an envelope mailed to Judge M. Lauren Lemmon contained a white powdery substance. […]
Government
Hahnville courthouse evacuated due to suspicious package
The St. Charles Parish Courthouse in Hahnville was evacuated at around 11 a.m. due to a suspicious package. […]