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Latest report:APR has reviewed photographs showing significant bruising to a woman’s neck and upper chest after an incident she reported to Pearl River Police in May as domestic violence and strangulation. No arrests still as of Oct 3, 2026
Read full reportPearl River High School is advising the community that the Law Enforcement will conduct active shooter training drills on campus Saturday, October 3, and Saturday, October 10.
Read full reportA civil lawsuit filed in the 22nd Judicial District Court challenges the Town of Pearl River’s release of records that were later used in an APR St. Tammany report concerning police department complaints, disciplinary records and settlement related payments.
Read full reportPEARL RIVER, La. Two Pearl River Police Department front office employees have been laid off just days after Mayor Joe Lee and members of the Town Council said publicly that PRPD had enough money to finish the year.
Read full reportTuesday night’s statement from Major Dean directly calls that characterization into question. According to Dean, he is not aware of any officer currently working even 70 hours a week.
Read full reportExpect the Pearl River Police Department’s funding and staffing situation to be part of the conversation, including claims that PRPD has been defunded or underfunded.
Read full reportSt. Tammany Parish Fire Protection District 7 terminated Polk as a fire captain effective May 13, 2022, following an investigation into his failure to respond to an April 14 emergency call. In his written decision, Chief Gary C. Whitehead concluded that Polk violated the district’s mission statement, values statement, public trust and duties contained in his job description.
Read full reportEmergency crews are working a serious vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 11 and Dr. T.J. Smith Sr. Expressway in Pearl River.
Read full reportAPR•St Tammany is clarifying information circulating regarding a 59 second video clip connected to the reported arrest of former Pearl River Police Department officer Mike Alquist.
Read full report(August 8, 2026) — Emergency crews responded Saturday afternoon to a two-vehicle crash that completely blocked Highway 41 Spur near Maple Street in Pearl River.
Read full reportTwo Pearl River Police Department officers approved for $5,000 law-enforcement recruitment incentive payments have still not received that money, and court filings and government correspondence reviewed by APR•St Tammany provide a documented explanation of what happened to the funds.
Read full reportPearl River Mayor Joe D. Lee announced today that he will not seek re-election, bringing to a close five years of service leading the Town of Pearl River.
Read full reportPEARL RIVER, La. — as of July 30, 2026 The Pearl River Police Chief candidate forum scheduled for Monday, August 3, has been canceled.
Read full report“I know y’all have probably seen a lot of my name in Facebook and stuff like that here lately,” Polk told those gathered.
Read full reportPRPD Policy 2.19 previously required an employee seeking office within the department’s jurisdiction to resign before announcing their candidacy. A March 1, 2026 revision approved by Chief Jack Sessions removed that requirement.
Read full reportBall described the alleged attacks involving his family as “disgraceful and pathetic” and accused those responsible of focusing on personal attacks rather than the qualifications of the candidates.
Read full reportWhen it comes to protecting our children, transparency should never be optional.
Read full reportJackson recently celebrated being in remission from a rare cancer, but he is now fighting for healing in his lungs.
Read full reportAlthough he is ending his campaign for police chief, Trascher said he is not stepping away from public service. He plans to seek reelection as Ward 8 Constable.
Read full reportAccording to the Picayune Police Department report, the case involved allegations of simple assault and simple assault on a minor.
Read full reportLouisiana law places restrictions on the use of public funds and public resources in elections.
Read full reportPearl River police policy change raises transparency questions
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