Crime

APD: Public complaint leads to narcotics, firearm arrest

Updated: 4 hours ago

An Alexandria man has been arrested on drug and firearm possession charges.

News

Alexandria man arrested in connection with Monroe Street homicide

Updated: Jul. 9, 2020 at 3:17 PM CDT

Alexandria Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a homicide on Monroe Street.

News

Three arrested for Vernon child abuse

Updated: Jul. 9, 2020 at 11:01 AM CDT

By Patrick Deaville

Three arrests have been made in the Rosepine area for child abuse

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Alexandria police investigating armed robbery on MacArthur Drive

Updated: Jul. 8, 2020 at 7:53 PM CDT

APD is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a business on MacArthur Drive.

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Alexandria police investigating Masonic Drive shooting

Updated: Jul. 8, 2020 at 7:13 PM CDT

APD is investigating a shooting that occurred on Masonic Drive.

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Bunkie man arrested for house fire

Updated: Jul. 7, 2020 at 1:59 PM CDT

The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM) has arrested a Bunkie man for setting fire to a vacant house in his neighborhood.

Crime

LDWF agents arrest 6 people for DWI on the water during Operation Dry Water Weekend

Updated: Jul. 7, 2020 at 1:08 PM CDT

LDWF Enforcement Division arrested six boaters statewide for alleged driving or operating a vessel while intoxicated

Crime

Attorney: Facebook post claiming Derrick Stafford granted new trial, about to be released, untrue

Updated: Jul. 6, 2020 at 12:10 PM CDT

By Brooke Buford

A post-conviction attorney currently representing Derrick Stafford, the former deputy city marshal serving 40 years in prison for manslaughter and attempted manslaughter, says a Facebook post by Stafford’s former defense attorney claiming that a new trial has been ordered is untrue.

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Alexandria suspects arrested for child molestation, sexual battery

Updated: Jul. 6, 2020 at 11:05 AM CDT

Two Alexandria residents have been arrested for multiple counts of child molestation and sexual battery.

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West Monroe man wanted for attempted murder of La. State Trooper

Updated: Jul. 5, 2020 at 11:41 AM CDT

By Jarmarlon Thompkins

According to Louisiana State Police, it happened on July 5, 2020, at 12:15 a.m.

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Boyce man arrested on multiple charges after high-speed pursuit

Updated: Jul. 4, 2020 at 3:49 PM CDT

22-year-old Dezmon Eddie has been arrested after a high-speed pursuit.

State

Sentencing moved back for Louisiana church arsonist

Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 5:53 PM CDT

Sentencing is being delayed for the man who pleaded guilty to setting fires last year at three historic Black churches in south Louisiana.

News

APD captures man wanted for attempted second degree murder

Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 3:30 PM CDT

Kente Guidry has been apprehended

Crime

Arrest made in narcotics case at Caroline Drive in Alexandria

Updated: Jul. 2, 2020 at 11:31 AM CDT

Two Alexandria suspects were arrested on multiple drug charges

Crime

Former Concordia Parish deputy charged in theft investigation

Updated: Jul. 1, 2020 at 3:23 PM CDT

LSP AFO arrested a former deputy of the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office (CPSO), identified as James Boren Jr., 56.

Crime

Two Cheyneville residents accused of drug possession

Updated: Jun. 30, 2020 at 7:51 PM CDT

Two Cheyneville residents have been accused of drug possession.

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Boyce man arrested for filing false police report, narcotics case

Updated: Jun. 30, 2020 at 1:52 PM CDT

A Boyce man has been arrested for filing a false police report and for several drug charges.

Crime

Court finds Rapides mom capable of standing trial in daughter’s murder case

Updated: Jun. 29, 2020 at 3:03 PM CDT

By Brooke Buford

A Rapides Parish judge upheld a February determination from two doctors that a local mother, charged with the murder of her daughter with cerebral palsy, is capable to stand trial.

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Natchitoches man arrested for shooting at All-N-1 Food Store

Updated: Jun. 29, 2020 at 10:15 AM CDT

The Natchitoches Police Department arrested Jerry Johnson, 39, of Natchitoches, for a shooting that took place Saturday night at 1424 Texas Street

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APD investigating fatal shooting on Sunset Drive

Updated: Jun. 28, 2020 at 8:55 AM CDT

The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred overnight in the 100 block of Sunset Drive.

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Alexandria man accused of theft at Gibko Nursery

Updated: Jun. 27, 2020 at 11:38 AM CDT

Alexandria police have made an arrest in the theft of a Gibko pool.

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Boyce police searching for domestic abuse suspect

Updated: Jun. 26, 2020 at 4:55 PM CDT

The Boyce Police Department has arrested a woman wanted on an attempted second-degree murder charge and is on the lookout for another suspect wanted for domestic abuse battery.

Crime

APD investigating shooting at Alexandria Mall parking lot

Updated: Jun. 26, 2020 at 4:39 PM CDT

Alexandria police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred at a parking lot at the Alexandria Mall.

Crime

Boyce man accused of committing domestic abuse

Updated: Jun. 25, 2020 at 4:29 PM CDT

A Boyce man has been accused of committing domestic abuse.

Crime

Alexandria man arrested for first degree rape, armed robbery

Updated: Jun. 25, 2020 at 2:33 PM CDT

Alexandria police have arrested a man in connection with a rape and robbery that occurred Friday in the 4000 block of MacArthur Drive.

Crime

Anacoco man arrested for taking hearse from Labby’s Funeral Home

Updated: Jun. 25, 2020 at 12:20 PM CDT

An Anacoco man has been arrested for taking a hearse from a local funeral home.

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Alexandria man arrested for attempted second degree murder, armed robbery

Updated: Jun. 24, 2020 at 2:25 PM CDT

Dakota Lee Erwin, 25, of Alexandria, was arrested Tuesday and charged with attempted second degree murder and armed robbery.

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$42M awarded to combat illegal manufacturing, distribution of methamphetamine, opioids

Updated: Jun. 23, 2020 at 4:02 PM CDT

In the State of Louisiana, the Louisiana State Police will receive $2,998,794 in funding

Crime

Jonesville mayor accused of indecent behavior with juvenile

Updated: Jun. 22, 2020 at 11:12 PM CDT

The Mayor of Jonesville has been arrested.

Crime

Large fiberglass pool, trailer stolen from Gibko Nursery & Pools in Alexandria

Updated: Jun. 22, 2020 at 5:48 PM CDT

Police are investigating after a pool and trailer were stolen from Gibko Nursery & Pools in Alexandria.

Crime

Juvenile arrested following shed fire in Marksville

Updated: Jun. 22, 2020 at 5:15 PM CDT

The State Fire Marshal’s Office arrested an 11-year-old for simple arson following a shed fire in Marksville.

Crime

Boyce man pleads guilty for 2018 Cotile Lake manhunt

Updated: Jun. 22, 2020 at 2:20 PM CDT

By Brooke Buford

Albert Micklus was sentenced to 20 years

Crime

DNA used to solve equipment theft in Avoyelles Parish

Updated: Jun. 22, 2020 at 1:54 PM CDT

An Avoyelles Parish man is accused of stealing two GPS Systems from two tractors and with the unauthorized use of a tractor.

Crime

Trial set for man accused of murdering convenience store employee

Updated: Jun. 22, 2020 at 10:56 AM CDT

By Brooke Buford

A trial date has been set for an Alexandria man charged with the murder of a convenience store employee.

Crime

Natchitoches Police arrest 2 suspects for simple battery that occurred at Maglieaux’s on the Cane

Updated: Jun. 21, 2020 at 11:57 AM CDT

The Natchitoches Police Department arrested two Natchitoches suspects on simple battery charges.

Crime

Horses stolen from animal rescue operation in Acadia Parish

Updated: Jun. 18, 2020 at 5:17 PM CDT

An Acadia Parish man is accused of stealing seven horses from an animal rescue operation in Acadia Parish.

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Arrest made in Winnfield pet killing after social media outcry

Updated: Jun. 17, 2020 at 11:37 AM CDT

According to the Winn Parish Journal, a man turned himself in after allegedly killing a dog in Winnfield.

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Concordia Parish teacher’s aide accused of inappropriate behavior with students

Updated: Jun. 16, 2020 at 9:29 PM CDT

A teacher’s aide in Concordia Parish is accused of inappropriate sexual behavior with students.

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Boyce Police seeking suspects involved in violent incident

Updated: Jun. 16, 2020 at 4:31 PM CDT

The Boyce Police are seeking assistance from the public for information leading to the apprehension of two subjects that were involved in a violent incident.

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2 additional arrests made in shooting investigation from June 3 Wardville incident

Updated: Jun. 16, 2020 at 1:25 PM CDT

Two more suspects have been arrested in the Wardville shooting case.

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Echo man arrested for criminal sexual conduct, child abuse, hate crimes

Updated: Jun. 16, 2020 at 12:06 PM CDT

An Echo man has been arrested on multiple charges following an extensive investigation.

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APD still seeking suspects in burglary investigation from February

Updated: Jun. 15, 2020 at 12:28 PM CDT

The Alexandria Police are continuing to ask for the public’s assistance in identifying two burglars

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NPSO: Murder suspect captured in Winnfield

Updated: Jun. 14, 2020 at 1:30 PM CDT

A Campti man wanted by the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office has been captured in Winnfield,

Crime

NPSO deputies searching for alleged murder suspect

Updated: Jun. 12, 2020 at 10:10 PM CDT

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Detectives are currently searching for a Campti man considered armed and dangerous who is wanted in connection with the attempted armed robbery and shooting death.

Crime

NPSO: Man arrested for narcotics charges in Campti area following suspicious activity

Updated: Jun. 12, 2020 at 6:08 PM CDT

A Red River Parish man has been arrested on felony drug and probation violation charges in the Campti area, according to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Crime

APD seeking information on death of McKinsley Lincoln

Updated: Jun. 12, 2020 at 4:23 PM CDT

The Alexandria Police Department recently received an anonymous tip in regard to the investigation into the death of McKinsley Lincoln.

Crime

Alexandria man shot, killed near Sunset Apartment Complex

Updated: Jun. 12, 2020 at 1:53 PM CDT

Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a homicide that happened back in December.

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Leesville woman accused of child abuse

Updated: Jun. 12, 2020 at 12:35 PM CDT

A Leesville woman has been arrested following complaints of child abuse

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Creston Waterworks System secretary accused of theft of over $173,000 in funds

Updated: Jun. 11, 2020 at 5:27 PM CDT

An investigation into financial improprieties at the Creston Waterworks System in north Natchitoches Parish has led to the arrest of a Creston woman on felony theft charges, according to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office.

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Former RPSO correctional officer pleads guilty to civil rights offense

Updated: Jun. 11, 2020 at 3:06 PM CDT

By Brooke Buford

A former RPSO corrections officer pleaded guilty in federal court on Thursday.