St. Tammany Parish Coroners Office

05/08/2026

🌊 May is Water Safety Month 🌊

As temperatures rise and more families head to pools, lakes, rivers, and beaches, the St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office encourages everyone to make water safety a priority.

🚨 Drowning can happen quickly and silently, but many tragedies are preventable.
Here are a few important reminders:
✅ Never leave children unattended near water
✅ Designate a “Water Watcher” when swimming
✅ Wear properly fitted life jackets while boating or enjoying open water
✅ Avoid alcohol while swimming or operating watercraft
✅ Learn CPR and basic water rescue skills
✅ Teach children to swim early and educate them about water hazards

💙 Whether you are enjoying time at the pool, on the lake, or along the Gulf Coast, taking simple precautions can save lives.

05/02/2026

The St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office is committed to helping prevent opioid overdose deaths and assisting those suffering from substance abuse in our community.

🔔We want to remind residents that NARCAN® (naloxone) is available at no cost. NARCAN® (naloxone)® is a life-saving medication that can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose, extending the window for emergency response.

⚕️Expanding access to NARCAN® (naloxone) is an important step in addressing the ongoing opioid crisis and helping protect public health and safety in St. Tammany Parish.

04/30/2026

🚨 COMMUNITY INFORMATION 🚨

The St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to assist with all death investigations and mental health services.

📢For immediate assistance, please contact us at (985) 781-1150.

04/28/2026

The St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office is dedicated to conducting every investigation with professionalism and accuracy. Our commitment is to bring clarity, compassion, and closure to every family we serve.

Around 4 p.m., deputies were called to a retention pond near Indiana Avenue and Highway 11 after a person fishing found what looked like human remains in the water.

04/27/2026

The St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office remains dedicated to serving families, law enforcement agencies, and the community through reliable forensic expertise that enhances investigations and supports the pursuit of answers and justice. Guided by professionalism, precision, and integrity, we approach every case with compassion and a commitment to delivering high-quality forensic and DNA services.

Our in-house DNA laboratory, home to Louisiana’s only validated M-Vac system currently in operation, provides advanced recovery and analysis of critical evidence. This capability enhances investigative efforts while providing families and partner agencies with meaningful answers, resolution, and support.

Covington - On February 12, 1982, the body of sixteen-year-old Roxanne Sharp was discovered in a wooded area near the St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds in Covington, Louisiana. The initial investigation, conducted by the Covington Police Department, determined that Sharp had been r***d, murdered, and h...

04/22/2026

We were honored to host a memorial service paying tribute to the lives of unclaimed and indigent individuals in our community.

This gathering provided a meaningful opportunity to offer dignity, remembrance, and compassion to those who may not have had loved ones present to celebrate their lives. Together, we ensured they are not forgotten through a quiet time of reflection, respect, and unity.

Following the service, floral arrangements were respectfully donated to the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery as a continued gesture of honor and remembrance.

We are grateful to our community for standing with us in preserving dignity for every life remembered.

04/22/2026

Quick question: do you actually know what’s in that pile of old prescription bottles in your cabinet… or are you just hoping for the best? 👀💊

💊Keeping unused or expired medications around isn’t just clutter—it can be dangerous. Accidental poisonings, misuse and addiction often start with easy access to old pills sitting at home.

That’s where we come in.

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office is participating in DEA National Drug Take Back Day, giving you a safe, simple way to get rid of those medications—no questions asked.

📅April 25 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍300 Brownswitch Road, Slidell
📍2070 N. Collins Blvd, Covington

Don’t let old prescriptions become a problem. Drop them off and let us take care of it.
Because the only thing your medicine cabinet should be holding… is what you actually need. 💙

04/22/2026

📢 FDA Issues Nationwide Recall of Xanax XR (alprazolam ER 3 mg)

The St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office is sharing important public safety information regarding a nationwide voluntary recall issued by the FDA for certain Xanax XR (alprazolam extended-release) 3 mg tablets due to failed dissolution specifications.

Recalled Product Details:
• Product: Xanax XR (alprazolam ER) 3 mg, 60-count bottles (Rx only)
• NDC: 58151-506-91
• Lot #: 8177156
• Expiration Date: 02/28/2027
• Classification: Class II
• Distributed by: Viatris Specialty LLC
• Recall #: D-0444-2026
• Distribution: Nationwide (U.S.)
• Recall Status: Ongoing

Class II recall: a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

The St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office remains committed to providing timely, accurate public health information to help protect our community.

Xanax, a popular prescription anxiety medication, has been recalled nationwide, according to the FDA.

04/16/2026

We were honored to be part of this impactful demonstration alongside Troop L and our dedicated community partners. Initiatives like the Sudden Impact Mock Crash are vital in showing young drivers the very real and lasting consequences of impaired driving and not wearing a seatbelt.

Thank you for the opportunity to work together in educating students at Pope John Paul Il High School and reinforcing the importance of making safe, responsible decisions behind the wheel.