Hammond Area Crime and Safety Incidents
Key Questions
What details are known about the fatal shooting at the Chevron on Highway 190?
An innocent victim, Patricia Shepard, 50, was killed in a targeted attack involving 70-80 rounds fired from a stolen Mississippi car. Police have identified two persons of interest from Hammond, Jarvis Steptoe (26) and Reginal Steptoe (21), though no arrests have been made.
What new Louisiana laws address crime penalties and alerts?
Louisiana created the 'Bryan's Call' alert system and enacted Jody's Law to strengthen hit-and-run penalties effective August 1. Penalties for marijuana use near schools increased, and the first-degree murder definition expanded effective August 1, 2026.
What charges were filed against the Hammond man arrested for child sexual abuse material?
A 50-year-old Hammond man faces 13 counts of child sexual abuse material and 11 additional counts involving victims under 13, with bonds set at $360k and $195k. The arrest resulted from a multi-parish investigation triggered by a NCMEC tip, with extradition to Tangipahoa pending.
Multiple shootings, fatal crashes, and arrests: Fatal shooting at Chevron on Highway 190 early Thursday; innocent victim Patricia Shepard, 50, killed in targeted attack with 70-80 rounds, stolen car from Mississippi. Police have identified two persons of interest: Jarvis Steptoe (26) and Reginal Steptoe (21), both of Hammond. No arrests yet. Wayne Sanderson Farms increasing security after employee killed. I-55 shooting update: 19-year-old arrested (DeAlvin Davis), one still wanted. Perry Lane shooting victim has died; suspect is a former Gonzales mayoral candidate, already in custody. Other incidents: three fatal crashes including 6-month-old killed in Tickfaw, 22-year-old killed, and 18-year-old wrong-way driver on I-12; body of Dustin Sharp found; TPSO seeks Jerome Rogers; Nicole Middleton search; $5,000 reward for teen shooting; downtown safety fears; triple shooting Loranger; four arrested in Hammond shooting with machine gun switches seized. Hammond police officer Denver Golmon arrested on cockfighting, misuse of state computers, witness retaliation; federal bond denied; public trust concerns. TPSO warns of scam callers. Louisiana creates 'Bryan's Call' alert system. Jody's Law strengthens hit-and-run penalties effective Aug 1. Louisiana law increases penalties for marijuana use near schools and college campuses. Louisiana expands first-degree murder definition after Mall of Louisiana shooting; law takes effect Aug 1, 2026. Hammond man (50-year-old) arrested on 13 counts of child sexual abuse material plus 11 counts for under 13; bond $360k and $195k; extradition to Tangipahoa. Multi-parish investigation ongoing, NCMEC tip involved. Deputy fired after inmate briefly escapes Tangipahoa Parish courthouse; transport deputy failed headcount, two supervisors suspended. New: Hammond man arrested for battery to pregnant woman.