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Toxicology results needed to determine cause of Destrehan death
It could be up to six weeks before authorities discover what caused the death of a Destrehan woman who has been linked to an FBI investigation.
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Woman found dead over weekend allegedly connected to FBI investigation of cases handled by former D.A.
The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for information surrounding the circumstances of the death of a Destrehan woman who may be connected to the F.B.I. investigation into cases handled by former St. Charles Parish District Attorney Harry Morel. […]
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Less teachers retire in St. Charles despite huge increase across state
Although information has been filtering in that a much higher percentage of teachers have been retiring this year throughout the state, at St. Charles Parish Public Schools the number of teachers retiring has stayed steady and even decreased slightly this year.
Crime
St. Rose man sentenced to 10 years for possession of stolen gun
A 22-year-old St. Rose man who was previously convicted of a felony was sentenced to 10 years in jail after police found him with a stolen firearm.
Government
Millions in expected oil tax revenue could help parish levee construction
St. Charles Parish President V.J. St. Pierre said the state is looking forward to a large increase in oil tax revenues in the next few years, which could greatly improve the parish’s ability to construct a West Bank levee.
Government
Family gives $25,000 to Sheriff’s Office to purchase bullet-proof vests
A St. Charles Parish family has donated $25,000 to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office for the purchase of enhanced bullet-resistant vests for sheriff’s deputies.
Crime
Police: Woman who caused fatal wreck over legal alcohol limit
State police say that the woman who caused a wreck that led to the death of the aunt and uncle of San Francisco 49er Delanie Walker tested over the legal blood alcohol limit.
Government
Parish could lose millions if state income taxes eliminated
A change in the way the parish collects taxes from local corporations could mean millions in dollars in budget shortfalls for numerous public entities.
Crime
Woman made up story about boyfriend holding her at gunpoint, police say
A 19-year-old New Sarpy woman was so angry at her boyfriend that she made up a story that he had held her at gunpoint throughout the night, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office.