A St. Tammany Parish jury delivered a swift guilty verdict against a Slidell man for possession of methamphetamine, highlighting the community’s zero-tolerance approach toward repeat offenders.
Meth Possession Conviction
Keith Edward Demoran, 55, of Slidell, Louisiana, was found guilty of possessing methamphetamine after the jury deliberated for just three minutes. Assistant District Attorneys Shelby Stoop and Tiffany Dover prosecuted the case on behalf of the State.
Sentencing is scheduled for June 10, 2026, where the court will consider Demoran’s lengthy criminal history, which spans more than 20 years of firearms and narcotics convictions.
District Attorney Collin Sims praised the outcome, stating, “The swiftness of this jury’s verdict speaks volumes. Our community has zero tolerance for repeat offenders who continually bring dangerous, illicit drugs into our neighborhoods. I am grateful for the excellent work of our ADAs and the Slidell Police Department in securing this conviction and keeping a career criminal off our streets.”
Arrest and Evidence
The case began on September 10, 2025, when a Slidell Police Department detective conducted a traffic stop near Rue Rochelle and Rue Miramon. The vehicle, driven solely by Demoran, had no rear license plate lights and was uninsured. The officer noted an expired inspection sticker and discovered Demoran had an active felony arrest warrant for misapplication of contractor payments over $1,000.
During a search incident to his arrest, officers found a hard, zippered case concealed in Demoran’s pants. He initially claimed it was a protective medical cup but later admitted it contained methamphetamine, commonly referred to as “crystal.”
Inside the case, investigators found a clear plastic bag containing a crystal-like substance, two used syringes with narcotic residue, a glass smoking pipe, a blue glass smoking pipe, two cigars, and a small piece of paper in a plastic baggie. A subsequent vehicle search uncovered another clear bag of the substance on the driver’s seat. Field tests confirmed the presence of methamphetamine.
Court Proceedings
During opening statements, ADA Shelby Stoop emphasized the evidence to the jury, pointing out that meth was found both in Demoran’s pants and on the vehicle seat. The overwhelming evidence contributed to the jury’s rapid decision.
District Attorney Sims commended the Slidell Police Department for their proactive patrol and thorough investigation, which directly contributed to the swift and successful prosecution.
Demoran now awaits sentencing, which will consider his criminal history and the serious nature of the offense.
