Access Slidell Jail Mugshots
Slidell jail mugshots are managed through the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office. The Slidell Police Department makes arrests in the city, but inmates go to the St. Tammany Parish Jail in Covington for booking. Slidell also has its own city jail on Sgt. Alfred Drive, which holds people for short periods after arrest. Once someone is fully booked into the parish system, the sheriff takes over record keeping. St. Tammany Parish posts inmate records online, and anyone can look up booking photos and charges at no cost. Slidell is the largest city in St. Tammany Parish and sits on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain.
Slidell Quick Facts
Slidell Police Arrest Records
The Slidell Police Department patrols the city and handles arrests within city limits. SPD is a full-service department with its own detectives, patrol units, and records division.
| Agency | Slidell Police Department (SPD) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2112 Sgt. Alfred Street, Slidell, LA 70458 |
| Phone | (985) 643-3131 |
| Records | (985) 646-4340 |
| Website | myslidell.com |
SPD has a small city jail at 2112 Sgt. Alfred Drive. You can reach the city jail at (985) 646-4220. This facility is mainly for short-term holds after arrest. Most people are then moved to the St. Tammany Parish Jail in Covington for full booking. The mugshot and official booking record come from the parish jail.
Incident reports from Slidell SPD cost $10.00 each. Accident reports are available online at policereports.lexisnexis.com after 14 working days. These are separate from Slidell jail mugshots, which go through the parish jail system. Each Slidell arrest creates a jail mugshot.
Note: Slidell jail mugshots are taken at the St. Tammany Parish Jail in Covington, not at the Slidell city jail.
Slidell Jail Mugshots Online Search
The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office has an online tool for looking up inmates. This covers people arrested in Slidell and everywhere else in the parish.
You can search the LAVNS portal at sttammany.lavns.org for current inmates. Type the last name and get a list of matches. Each result shows the mugshot, charges, bond amount, and custody status. The tool is free and updates regularly.
The St. Tammany LAVNS portal is shown here.
This portal is part of the Louisiana Victim Notification System. You can register for alerts when an inmate's status changes, which is useful for victims and families who need updates.
The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office also has info on its main site at stpso.com. Check there for warrants, press releases on arrests, and other public safety info.
Louisiana's public records law under La. R.S. 44:1 makes booking records public. La. R.S. 44:3 has some exemptions for law enforcement files, but basic booking data is not covered by those exemptions. Anyone can look up jail mugshots without needing a reason.
St. Tammany Parish Jail Bookings
The St. Tammany Parish Jail in Covington is where Slidell arrestees go for full booking. The facility is about 20 miles west of Slidell.
| Facility | St. Tammany Parish Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 1200 Champagne Street, Covington, LA 70433 |
| Phone | (985) 898-2338 |
At booking, the jail takes a mugshot, records fingerprints, and enters all charges. Bond is set by a judge. Inmates stay at this facility until they post bond, go to trial, or get transferred. The jail holds people from all over St. Tammany Parish, not just Slidell.
Slidell's city jail at 2112 Sgt. Alfred Drive is a separate, smaller facility. It is used for short holds, usually a few hours. If someone is arrested late at night in Slidell, they may sit in the city jail until transport to Covington is arranged. The official Slidell jail booking record and mugshot comes from the parish jail, not the city facility.
Note: Slidell inmate records and jail mugshots are stored at the St. Tammany Parish Jail in Covington.
How to Find Slidell Jail Records
For current inmates, use the LAVNS search. It is free and fast. Just enter the name and check the results.
For older records, you have a few options. Call SPD records at (985) 646-4340 for arrest reports made by Slidell officers. The sheriff's office at (985) 898-2338 handles booking records from the parish jail. You can also visit in person or send a written request. Include the full name and approximate arrest date.
La. R.S. 44:700 puts some limits on how jail mugshot photos can be used for commercial purposes. But personal access to Slidell jail records is not restricted. You can search, view, and get copies of Slidell jail booking records for your own needs. Fees for copies are usually small.
If the person has left parish custody, try the DPS&C locator at doc.louisiana.gov for state prisons. VINELink at vinelink.com tracks inmates across the country and lets you set up alerts.
VINELink covers all Louisiana parishes and provides free notifications when an inmate is released or transferred.
Nearby City Jail Mugshots
Cities near Slidell are in different parishes, so their records go through different sheriff's offices.
- New Orleans (Orleans Parish)
- Metairie (Jefferson Parish)
- Hammond (Tangipahoa Parish)
- LaPlace (St. John the Baptist Parish)
New Orleans is across the lake on I-10. If someone was arrested there, check the Orleans Parish system. Each city's booking records go through its own parish jail.
St. Tammany Parish Jail Records
Slidell is part of St. Tammany Parish. All jail bookings and mugshots for Slidell arrests go through the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office. The parish page has full info on the jail, court system, and other public records resources.