The closure of the Causeway’s southbound span Thursday morning (Feb. 23) came after a short but wild stretch in which there was a breakdown followed by three separate crashes involving a total of 10 vehicles, authorities said. One of the crashes was a hit-and-run, and the driver is being sought.
Driver on Causeway hits rail, runs from police, rams cruiser, gets arrested
A Covington-area man led Causeway Police on a brief chase Wednesday, hitting the bridge rail and ramming a police cruiser before finally coming to a stop, officials said.
Causeway chase suspect identified as Covington man
A suspected drunken driver who led Lake Pontchartrain Causeway police on a North Shore car chase was identified by authorities Thursday (Feb. 9) as Kendrick Harrison, 40, of Covington. Harrison was booked with DWI, aggravated flight from a police officer, aggravated obstruction of a roadway, driving on a suspended license, making an improper turn at an intersection, reckless driving, resisting a police officer and speeding, a Causeway official said.
Driver says Causeway officer was aggressive during minor traffic stop
A driver accuses a Causeway Police officer of using excessive force with him during a minor traffic stop.
Causeway Police Officer Arrested for Theft and Malfeasance
An investigation requested by Causeway Police Chief Nick Congemi into missing evidence has resulted in an arrest of a Causeway Police officer.
Causeway police officer arrested, accused of stealing cash, drugs from evidence room
A Lake Pontchartrain Causeway police sergeant was arrested Wednesday (Feb. 1) on charges of stealing narcotics and $6,300 from the Police Department’s evidence room. Sgt. William Jones Jr. was booked with felony theft and malfeasance by members of the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office public corruption unit.
Causeway Police officer arrested, accused of stealing cash, drugs
A Causeway Police officer has been arrested and booked on counts of felony theft and malfeasance after money and drugs went missing from the police department’s evidence room, according to a news release from the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Causeway police officer arrested after money, drugs goes missing from evidence room
A Causeway police officer was arrested Wednesday on accusations of theft and malfeasance, St. Tammany Parish officials said.