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JURY DELIBERATES JUST THREE MINUTES TO CONVICT SLIDELL CAREER CRIMINAL

DA Collin Sims announces that a St. Tammany Parish jury took only three minutes today to return a guilty verdict against Keith Edward Demoran, 55, of Slidell, for possession of methamphetamine.

The conviction stems from a September 2025 proactive traffic stop by the Slidell Police Department, during which officers discovered methamphetamine concealed in a hard zippered case in Demoran’s clothing, as well as additional narcotics on the driver's seat. Demoran, who has a criminal history spanning more than two decades of fi****ms and narcotics convictions, now faces sentencing on June 10, 2026.

"The swiftness of this jury's verdict speaks volumes," said District Attorney Collin Sims. "Our community has zero tolerance for repeat offenders who continually bring dangerous, illicit drugs into our neighborhoods."

DA Sims commends Assistant District Attorneys Shelby Stoop and Tiffany Dover for their successful prosecution, and the Slidell Police Department for their diligent, proactive work in keeping our streets safe.

Read the full press release in the link below.

St. Tammany Parish Jury Deliberates Just Three Minutes to Convict Slidell Career Criminal on Narcotics Charges - J. Collin Sims District Attorney 22nd Judicial District, Louisiana District Attorney Collin Sims announces that today, a St. Tammany Parish jury deliberated for just three minutes before returning a guilty verdict against Keith Edward Demoran, 55, of Slidell, Louisiana, for possession of methamphetamine. Assistant District Attorneys Shelby Stoop and Tiffany Dover p...

Hope House Receives 2026 Children’s Law Award

Assistant District Attorney Zachary Popovich attended the 2026 Pro Bono and Children’s Law Awards Ceremony in New Orleans alongside Children’s Advocacy Center - Hope House Executive Director Thomas Mitchell and Board President Rebecca Henderson, as Hope House was honored with the Children’s Law Award. Also in attendance was newly elected Judge Billy Burris with the Louisiana Supreme Court.

DA Sims congratulates Thomas Mitchell and the entire Hope House team for their exceptional work serving child victims and families throughout St. Tammany and Washington Parishes.

“Hope House plays a critical role in protecting children, supporting families, and strengthening the pursuit of justice for victims,” said DA Collin Sims. “We are grateful for our continued partnership and commend their team for this well-deserved recognition.”

Members of the Office of the District Attorney for the 22nd Judicial District, including ADA Popovich, work closely with Hope House through a multidisciplinary approach focused on advocacy, healing, and justice for children in our community.