March 26, 2019  |  01:26 pm

**Update**
Arrest warrants have been issued for four individuals in connection with a recent rash of vehicle burglaries reported in March, in western St. Tammany Parish.
Detectives linked the same four individuals to these crimes and also to two vehicle thefts from driveways in the Emerald Creek Subdivision and off of Saw Grass Loop, near Covington. The stolen vehicles were later recovered in Tangipahoa Parish on separates days.  The vehicles were found abandoned, unlocked and with the keys inside. 
Three of the four subjects are in custody at the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on unrelated charges and will be extradited to St. Tammany Parish upon being released.  Terrence Brister is at large and wanted for outstanding warrants. All subjects are from the Tangipahoa area and will be charged in St. Tammany Parish with the following offenses:  
 
Genesis Kelly (DOB 11/30/1999)
20 Counts L.R.S. 14:62 Simple Burglary
2 Counts   L.R.S. 14:67.15 Theft of a Firearm
2 Counts   L.R.S. 14:67.26 Vehicle Theft
1 Count    L.R.S. 14:100 Hit and Run
 
Ehryn Anderson (DOB 10/18/2000)
20 Counts L.R.S. 14:62 Simple Burglary
2 Counts   L.R.S. 14:67.15 Theft of a Firearm
2 Counts    L.R.S. 14:67.26 Vehicle Theft
1 Count    L.R.S. 14:100 Hit and Run
 
Mark Solomon (DOB 10/11/2000)
20 Counts L.R.S. 14:62 Simple Burglary
2 Counts   L.R.S. 14:67.15 Theft of a Firearm
2 Counts   L.R.S. 14:67.26 Vehicle Theft
1 Count    L.R.S. 14:100 Hit and Run
 
Terrence Brister (DOB 11/4/1999)
20 Counts L.R.S. 14:62 Simple Burglary
2 Counts   L.R.S. 14:67.15 Theft of a Firearm
2 Counts   L.R.S. 14:67.26 Vehicle Theft
1 Count    L.R.S. 14:100 Hit and Run
 
The investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be forthcoming.  Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Terrence Brister should contact Detective Fred Foltmer at (985) 276-1330. 
 

 

 

 

St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith is urging residents to lock their vehicle doors following a rash of burglaries in subdivisions throughout western St. Tammany.

STPSO detectives are currently investigating reports of at least 12 vehicles that were burglarized between March 17 and March 22 in the areas of Highway 190 East Service Road, Sharp Road, Greenleaves Subdivision, Parc Du Lac Subdivision, Cherry Creek Subdivision, Wisteria Lane, Del Sol Subdivision and Montgomery Terrace Subdivision.

All of the vehicles that were burglarized had been left unlocked, and personal items such as wallets, purses and cash were taken from the inside vehicles.

Detectives believe the individuals who committed these burglaries also stole a vehicle from a driveway in the Emerald Creek Subdivision on March 20.  That vehicle, which was recovered in Tangipahoa Parish the same day, had also been left unlocked with the keys inside. 

STPSO detectives are currently canvassing the neighborhoods where these burglaries were reported to obtain video surveillance footage, but at this time they believe the burglaries were committed by the same three or four male subjects, all of which appear to be in their early 20’s.

While our detectives are working to identify and apprehend the individuals responsible for these burglaries, Sheriff Randy Smith reminds residents to always lock their vehicles, remove keys/fobs, weapons and valuables.

“Vehicle burglaries are crimes of opportunity,” Sheriff Smith said.  “No matter how quick of a trip you may be making or how safe your neighborhood is, it is imperative to always lock your vehicle doors and to never leave purses or valuables in plain sight.”

Anyone with information about these crimes or who believe they may be the victim of an unreported vehicle burglary, is asked to contact Detective Foltmer with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office by calling (985) 276-1330.