Crime
Nevaeh Day and Brooke Woods found safe
UPDATE: Nevaeh and Brooke have been found and are both at home.
The Ferguson Police Department and concerned family members are seeking the public’s assistance in locating two missing girls: Nevaeh Day and Brooke Woods.
According to Carla King, a relative, both girls were last seen together and were believed to be headed to STEAM School Park, located on South Florissant Avenue across from the BP gas station in Ferguson.
A friend reported meeting them at the park, and stated that the girls parted ways around 7:00 p.m.
Brooke Woods is described as a Black female who was last seen wearing a white hooded jacket and black leggings.
Nevaeh Day was wearing a gray Nike shirt and blue jean shorts. Both girls are noted to have bright red hair.
Anyone who has seen Nevaeh Day or Brooke Woods, or who may have information about their whereabouts, is urged to contact Carla King directly or reach out to the Ferguson Police Department immediately.
Your assistance could be crucial in helping bring Nevaeh and Brooke home safely.
Crime
14-year-old Tyronai Reed killed after shooting in Hammond
City of Hammond, Louisiana — At approximately 11:50 p.m. on February 24, 2026, officers with the Hammond Police Department responded to a report of shots fired involving one possible victim.
Upon arrival, officers located a 14-year-old juvenile female, identified as Tyronai Reed, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Emergency medical assistance was rendered at the scene, and she was transported to North Oaks Health System for treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Reed later succumbed to her injuries.
Detectives assigned to the department’s Criminal Investigations Division launched an immediate homicide investigation.
During the course of their investigation, authorities identified 18-year-old Demontez Treyvon “Trey” Robinson of Hammond as a suspect in the shooting.
While actively working the case, officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and conducted a traffic stop.
Robinson was identified as the driver of the vehicle and was taken into custody without incident.
Robinson was transported to the Criminal Investigations Division for questioning. According to investigators, Robinson admitted that the firearm discharged while he was handling or “playing with” it, resulting in the single round striking the 14-year-old victim.
Robinson was subsequently booked into the Hammond City Jail on one count of Negligent Homicide.
Authorities emphasize that the investigation remains in its early stages and additional details may be released as they become available.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Corey Morse with the Hammond Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 985-277-5758 or via email at morse_cm@hammond.org. Tips may also be submitted through the department’s official Facebook page or anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa at 1-800-554-5245.
Individuals providing information may be eligible for a cash reward. Authorities urge members of the community to assist in the ongoing investigation.
