Shortly after 8:00 AM on Saturday morning, the St. Tammany Sheriff’s Office Marine Division, with the assistance of the United States Coast Guard and Fire District 1, recovered the body of a 31 YO Marrero man that jumped from the twin spans on Thursday night.
The St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office has positively identified the man as Jermaine Smith.
On Thursday night just after 8:30 PM, deputies responded to a call of an individual that jumped off the Twin Spans in Slidell. The 31 year old male was experiencing a mental health crisis at the time.
Sheriff Randy Smith said there are resources available for those experiencing a mental health crisis and he commended the hard work of the search team in giving this family some type of closure. Smith added that if you or someone you know is experiencing such a crisis please contact NAMI at 985-626-6538, or call 911.
