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District Attorney Collin Sims 22nd JDC The Office of District Attorney for the Louisiana Parishes of Washington and St. Tammany. Our District Attorney is Warren Montgomery.

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Due to the closure of the Washington Parish Clerk of Court's Office and the courts for the Washington Parish Fair, the O...
10/20/2026

Due to the closure of the Washington Parish Clerk of Court's Office and the courts for the Washington Parish Fair, the Office of the District Attorney for the 22nd Judicial District's Washington Parish office will also be closed October 21-23, 2026.

Normal business hours will resume Monday, October 26.

Our St. Tammany Parish office will remain open during normal business hours.

MANDATORY LIFE SENTENCES HANDED DOWN IN 2021 BOGALUSA SHOOTINGTwo men have been sentenced to life in prison without paro...
10/20/2026

MANDATORY LIFE SENTENCES HANDED DOWN IN 2021 BOGALUSA SHOOTING

Two men have been sentenced to life in prison without parole for a 2021 Bogalusa murder that stemmed from an online rap rivalry.

Tauj Taplin, 24, and Quardaviaon White, 24, received mandatory life sentences today from Judge Alan A. Zaunbrecher following their Second-Degree Murder convictions earlier this month. The victim’s family was in attendance for the sentencing in Washington Parish.

"While no sentence can undo the tragic loss of a loved one, today’s finality ensures that these two individuals will spend the rest of their natural lives behind bars for a senseless act of violence driven by a mindless online rivalry," said District Attorney Collin Sims.

🔗 Read the full press release linked in the comments below.

10/16/2026

🎃 A little Halloween fun at Madisonville Elementary School!

Yesterday, District Attorney Collin Sims had the honor of serving as a guest judge for the school’s Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Contest.

Thank you to Principal Candice Hickman and the entire staff for the invitation and for including us in this fun event. We enjoyed seeing all the creativity and hard work that went into decorating the pumpkins!

Today, members of the Office of the District Attorney for the 22nd Judicial District provided training to the Bogalusa P...
10/15/2026

Today, members of the Office of the District Attorney for the 22nd Judicial District provided training to the Bogalusa Police Department on asset forfeiture trends, procedures, and updates.

Assistant District Attorneys Ken Dohre and Le’Anne Malnar, along with Secretary Jessica Anthony, led the training to help officers stay informed on current practices and procedures.

We appreciate the opportunity to work alongside our law enforcement partners and support their continued training and professional development.

District Attorney Collin Sims spoke with WWL-TV Tuesday ahead of the St. Tammany Parish budget meeting about the serious...
10/15/2026

District Attorney Collin Sims spoke with WWL-TV Tuesday ahead of the St. Tammany Parish budget meeting about the serious funding challenges facing the Office of the District Attorney for the 22nd Judicial District.

State funding can only be spent on prosecutors’ salaries, not their benefits or other state-mandated expenses. With nearly 90 non-attorney employees, the proposed budget cuts would leave our office with just $10,680 annually per non-attorney employee to cover salaries and related expenses with 16 vacancies.

These cuts threaten our ability to retain experienced prosecutors and support staff, prosecute criminal cases, and continue serving the citizens of St. Tammany and Washington Parishes.

Watch DA Sims explain what these funding cuts could mean for our criminal justice system.
Click the link in the comments section below.

SERIAL BANK ROBBER CONVICTED IN ST. TAMMANY PARISHYesterday, a St. Tammany Parish jury found 37-year-old Byron Jamal Wat...
10/14/2026

SERIAL BANK ROBBER CONVICTED IN ST. TAMMANY PARISH

Yesterday, a St. Tammany Parish jury found 37-year-old Byron Jamal Watson guilty as charged of simple robbery following a November 2025 heist at Fidelity Bank on Gause Boulevard in Slidell. Watson, a repeat bank robber, was tied to the getaway vehicle through sharp police work utilizing Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology and surveillance footage.

Watson’s extensive prior record includes four bank robberies, an aggravated robbery, and an aggravated flight. Due to his history as a habitual offender, he faces a mandatory sentence of life imprisonment when sentenced on November 2, 2026.

"Byron Watson thought he could bring his criminal activities into our community and escape accountability, but he was wrong," said District Attorney Collin Sims. "Thanks to the thorough, relentless investigation by law enforcement, we have finally put a stop to his serial criminal career."

Read the full press release in the comments below.

JUSTICE SERVED: Slidell Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in 2022 Ambush ShootingToday, a St. Tammany Parish jury fo...
10/09/2026

JUSTICE SERVED: Slidell Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in 2022 Ambush Shooting

Today, a St. Tammany Parish jury found 22-year-old Deanthony Ashawn Williams of Slidell guilty as charged on all counts, including Second-Degree Murder, Attempted Second-Degree Murder, and Attempted Armed Robbery.

The conviction stems from a cold-blooded November 28, 2022 ambush shooting in Slidell that took the life of a 19-year-old man and critically injured another. Investigation by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office revealed that Williams and his co-defendant ambushed the victims with guns drawn under the guise of a meeting, opening fire as the vehicle tried to flee. In the days following, Williams bragged about the crime via text messages and social media.

Prosecuted by ADAs Christina Fisher and Taylor Nicholson before Judge Richard Swartz, Williams now faces a mandatory sentence of life imprisonment without parole. Sentencing is scheduled for December 9, 2026. Charges against co-defendant Corda Williams remain pending.

"This was a senseless, cold-blooded act of violence driven by greed and a complete disregard for human life...Deanthony Williams will now be held accountable for his actions." - District Attorney J. Collin Sims

Read the full press release at the link in the comments section below.

10/09/2026

Last night’s Hope House Night at Haven Coffee and Cocktails was a great success!

District Attorney Collin Sims was proud to take part in an evening supporting Hope House and the important work they do for children in our community.

Thank you to Haven Coffee and Cocktails, Hope House, and everyone who came out to support this great cause!

We look forward to continuing the support at Heroes Who Cook on November 1! 👨‍🍳

10/09/2026

Thank you to Night Train Media for having District Attorney Collin Sims on the podcast earlier this week.

🎙️ Listen to the full episode at the link in the comments below.

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Covington, LA
70433

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