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St. Tammany Sheriff Vacancy Crisis
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- Jun 25, 2026
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- 68
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Summary
St. Tammany Parish is poised for a major leadership shakeup as council members prepare to vote June 29 on whether to hold a special election in November to fill the vacant sheriff’s seat. The turmoil began when former Sheriff Randy Smith resigned June 24 — part of a deal to avoid jail time after admitting to two criminal charges tied to a violent restaurant altercation with a critic. Now, interim sheriff Brett Ibert is stepping in to lead the department until a new sheriff is chosen. The council’s decision this month will determine the path forward for one of Louisiana’s most critical law enforcement roles. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b4297061b7c8034f