# St. Tammany Sheriff Vacancy Crisis

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Podcast: [New Orleans News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541)
Published: 2026-06-25T22:33:04+00:00
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## Resource

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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b4297061b7c8034f

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