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APSO Narcotics Agents Make Arrests for 2 Indoor Marijuana Grows

On the afternoon of September 26, 2023, Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office (APSO) Narcotics Agents made arrests for illegal indoor marijuana grows at two residences located at 303 Lemoine Lane (21 marijuana plants) and 311 Lemoine Lane (32 marijuana plants), in Moreauville, LA.  Further investigation revealed the marijuana was being grown, and dried there.  Marijuana, firearms, and growing/cultivating equipment were seized.  A puppy closed up in a hot vehicle with no ventilation was also rescued at 311 Lemoine Lane.  These offenses resulted in two arrests.

40-year-old Christopher P. Duffy of 303 Lemoine Lane, Moreauville, LA was arrested and booked for the offense of Possession of Marijuana with intent to distribute, and three arrest warrants for Contempt – Failure to Appear (Traffic). His bond was set at $25,000.00.  He remains in custody at this time.

24-year-old Tyler C. Galland of 311 Lemoine Lane, Moreauville, LA was arrested and booked for the offenses of Possession of Marijuana with intent to distribute, Possession of Firearms in the Presence of Controlled Dangerous Substances, and Cruelty to Animals. His bond was set at $100,000.00.  He remains in custody at this time.

Sheriff David L. Dauzat would also like to thank the dedicated professional law enforcement agents who work around the clock 24/7 to take illegal drugs off our streets, apprehend these offenders, and safely remove them from the streets of our Parish.  See some of the photos taken below:

Body Found in Hamburg Community Near Levee

On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at approximately 1516 hours, the Avoyelles Parish 911 Communication Center received a 911 call reporting the deceased body of a white male subject being found in the Hamburg Loop area.  The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office (APSO) observed the body in a wooded and vegetated area east of the Levee.  The Avoyelles Parish Coroner’s Office was notified and responded to the scene.  Further investigation conducted by APSO and the Coroner revealed the body was that of 27-year-old Kerry Kirby Jr. (aka “Kerry Kent” or “Johnny Bravo”) of Hamburg, LA.  He was reported missing on August 30, 2023.  The body was sent for an autopsy and toxicology. There is no evidence of foul play at this time.  APSO Detectives and the Avoyelles Coroner’s Office continue to jointly investigate the matter to determine the cause and manner of death.

The investigation is ongoing.

Sheriff David L. Dauzat is asking anyone with any information to please contact the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit at 318-253-4000.

AVOYELLES PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE

BOOKING REPORT 09/11/2023 – 09/17/2023

NAME, AGE, ADDRESS, CITY, DATE BOOKED, OFFENSE(S):

BERNARD, DARNEL M., 64, 545 LAURA ST., MARKSVILLE, 09/14/2023, BURGLARY – SIMPLE, CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, CONTEMPT -FAIL TO APPEAR -TRAFFIC.

BORDELON, BRAD, 49, 1581 HWY 452, MARKSVILLE, 09/12/2023, BATTERY OF EMERGENCY ROOM, PERSONNEL, EMERGENCY SERVICES PERSONNEL, OR A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL.

BORDELON, HUNTER, 28, 3683 HAMBURG ROAD, MOREAUVILLE, 09/14/2023, DOMESTIC ABUSE BATTERY.

BORDELON, MICK JOSEPH, 30, 3874 LA HWY 1, MARKSVILLE, 09/15/2023, ENTRY/REMAIN ON PREMISES AFTER BEING FORBIDDEN.

BORDELON, SABRINA, 38, 818 LAKE PEARL, HESSMER, 09/16/2023, DOMESTIC ABUSE BATTERY.

BROUILLETTE, BRIAN K., 31, 631 WOODSIDE AVE., MARKSVILLE, 09/17/2023, CONTEMPT -FAIL TO APPEAR -TRAFFIC.

CAMPBELL, CALVIN, 39, 400 FLOYD ST., BUNKIE, 09/14/2023, FAILURE TO REGISTER, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE II DRUGS.

COOPER JR., LARRY J., 38, 176 REXMERE LANE, MOREAUVILLE, 09/12/2023, MOLESTATION OF A JUVENILE.

DAUZAT, MARTY R., 46, 172 GASPARD LABORDE RD, MARKSVILLE, 09/15/2023, VIOLATION OF BURN BAN ORDER, PROBATION/PAROLE VIOLATION.

DUCK, TOMMY, 36, 710 NICOLE DR., MARKSVILLE, 09/12/2023, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR.

FORD, ANTHONY GLENN, 54, 2217 MARY JANE DR., MANSURA, 09/14/2023, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR.

FRANCISCO, WESTLEY J., 34, 372 CHOUPIQUE LN., COTTONPORT, 09/12/2023, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, PUBLIC INTIMIDATION BY INTIMIDATION, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, CONTEMPT-FAIL TO COMPLY WITH TERMS OF SENTENCE, BATTERY ON A POLICE OFFICER, RESISTING ARREST OR OFFICER, DOMESTIC ABUSE BATTERY, DISTURBING THE PEACE.

GAGNARD, ANTHONY SCOTT, 36, 4556 HIGHWAY 452, MARKSVILLE, 09/11/2023, UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY OF INHABITED DWELLING, CRIMINAL TRESPASS/ All Other Offenses.

GUILLOT, BRANDON J., 44, 1004 BORDELON ST., MARKSVILLE, 09/16/2023, DOMESTIC ABUSE BATTERY, CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

HAYES, EVALIS DEVON, 24, 302 S. KNOLL AVE., BUNKIE, 09/17/2023, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR.

HERNANDEZ, ELIZA J., 33, 189 DON DR., COTTONPORT, 09/11/2023, IDENTITY THEFT, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, CONTEMPT -FAIL TO APPEAR -TRAFFIC, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, CONTEMPT -FAIL TO APPEAR -TRAFFIC.

HUDSON, HENRY, 66, 253 LEGION DR., MARKSVILLE, 09/14/2023, VIOLATION OF BURN BAN ORDER, ASSAULT-SIMPLE, PUBLIC INTIMIDATION BY INTIMIDATION, RESISTING A POLICE OFFICER WITH FORCE OR VIOLENCE.

JOHNSON, CHANCEY JOHN, 32, 1170 RIVER RD., MARKSVILLE, 09/15/2023, PROBATION/PAROLE VIOLATION.

JONES, RAVEN N., 28, 408 MLK DR., MARKSVILLE, 09/15/2023, BATTERY-SECOND DEGREE, DISTURBING THE PEACE, TRESPASS-CRIMINAL.

LATIN, HOWARD, 37, 2510 DUBEA, MANSURA, 09/14/2023, DOMESTIC ABUSE BATTERY.

MIZELL JR., CHARLES WAYNE, 28, 187 RUBY CENTERPOINT RD., CENTERPOINT, 09/14/2023, CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, ILLEGAL CARRYING OF A WEAPON, RESISTING ARREST OR OFFICER.

MURRAY III, JOSEPH, 26, 627 LEGION DR., MARKSVILLE, 09/14/2023, POSSESSION OF FIREARM-FELON, POSSESSION OF A FIREARM WITH CDS, POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE II DRUGS.

PETERSEN JR., NIELS, 50, 4809 HWY 452, MARKSVILLE, 09/11/2023, THEFT.

RANDALL, TYREK LIV, 22, 1229 SIDNEY ST., COTTONPORT, 09/11/2023, HOMICIDE – NEGLIGENT.

REDMON JR., WILLIAM K., 41, 421 HWY 1187, MANSURA, 09/11/2023, CONTEMPT -FAIL TO APPEAR -TRAFFIC.

SMITH, CHRISTINA, 44, 8600 S. COURSE DR., MARKSVILLE, 09/11/2023, ENTRY/REMAIN ON PREMISES AFTER BEING FORBIDDEN.

SUMMERS, RICHARD CHARLES, 21, 289 ALVIN FORD LN., MARKSVILLE, 09/12/2023, INDECENT BEHAVIOR WITH A JUVENILE, COMPUTER-AIDED SOLICITATION OF A MINOR.

TAYLOR, JORDELL S., 34, 846 DR. HJ KAUFMAN DR., COTTONPORT, 09/12/2023, BATTERY-SECOND DEGREE, CRUELTY TO THE INFIRM, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR.

VALANT, JEFFERY, 34, 4640 DAISY REED AVE., WOODBRIDGE, 09/12/2023, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR.

WELLS, FARREND TREMAINE, 43, 303 MARTIN DR., BUNKIE, 09/12/2023, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, DISTRIBUTION OF CDS II, DISTRIBUTION OF FENTANYL, POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE IV DRUGS.

WIGGINS, LATRINA, 35, 6532 MERRICK ST., MANSURA, 09/11/2023, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR.

WIGGINS, MATTHEW, 40, 130 ST MARY ST., MANSURA, 09/14/2023, RESISTING ARREST OR OFFICER, POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE I DRUGS, OBSTRUCTING PUBLIC PASSAGES, POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE II DRUGS, POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE IV DRUGS, SAFETY BELT USE; TAGS INDICATING EXEMPTION.

WILLIAMS, JUSTIN, 31, 309 S. ASH ST., BUNKIE, 09/13/2023, BATTERY-SIMPLE, POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE I DRUGS, ILLEGAL CARRYING OF A WEAPON, PROBATION/PAROLE VIOLATION.

WILLIE, MERLIN, 56, 409 WALNUT ST., BUNKIE, 09/12/2023, BATTERY-SECOND DEGREE.

AVOYELLES PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE

BOOKING REPORT

Date: 09/18/2023

Time: 1035 Hours

Note:  All persons named or shown in photographs and/or videos as suspects in a criminal investigation, or arrested and charged with a crime, have not yet been convicted of that criminal offense, and all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

AVOYELLES PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE

BOOKING REPORT 09/04/2023 – 09/10/2023

NAME, AGE, ADDRESS, CITY, DATE BOOKED, OFFENSE(S):

ARDOIN, BRYAN, 37, 4331 SCALLAN ST., MARKSVILLE, 09/08/2023, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR.

AUGUSTINE, RYAN, 28, 732 GUMRIDGE RD., MARKSVILLE, 09/04/2023, CONTEMPT -FAIL TO APPEAR -TRAFFIC, CONTEMPT -FAIL TO APPEAR -TRAFFIC, CONTEMPT -FAIL TO APPEAR -TRAFFIC.

BENAVEDIZ JR., MICKEY, 44, 639 HWY 3041, BUNKIE, 09/06/2023, CONTEMPT -FAIL TO APPEAR -TRAFFIC.

BOULDEN, DOMINICK, 25, 601 PERSIAN AVE., BUNKIE, 09/09/2023, CONTEMPT -FAIL TO APPEAR -TRAFFIC, ILLEGAL CARRYING OF A WEAPON.

BOYER, TROY, 48, 627 RICHLEAU DR., MARKSVILLE, 09/06/2023, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR.

CELESTINE, UNIKA, 35, 316 N. CHESTNUT ST., BUNKIE, 09/04/2023, OBSTRUCTION OF HWY-AGGRAVATED, CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AGGRAVATED, HIT AND RUN, BOND SURRENDER.

DAUZAT JR., DAVID, 40, 660 BILL BELT ROAD, MARKSVILLE, 09/05/2023, PROBATION/PAROLE VIOLATION, BURGLARY OF AN INHABITED DWELLING, POSSESSION OF FIREARM – FELON, CONTRIBUTING TO DELINQUENCY OF A JUVENILE.

DAUZAT, RAY CHRISTOPHER, 41, 2218 HILL ST., ALEXANDRIA, 09/06/2023, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, POSSESSION OF STOLEN THINGS, BOND SURRENDER.

DESOTO, LUKE ANTHONY, 39, 232 BORDION ST., MOREAUVILLE, 09/06/2023, VIOLATION OF PROTECTIVE ORDERS, STALKING.

DUPUY, LYNDSEY, 29, 260 S. HILLSIDE DR., MARKSVILLE, 09/04/2023, DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED – 1^ST OFFENSE, SINGLE BEAM ROAD LIGHTING EQUIPMENT, POSSESSION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN MOTOR VEHICLES, OPERATING VEH. WITH SUSPENDED LICENSE; OTHER OFFENSES.

FRANK, JARRELL RESHAWN, 26, 416 LEWIS ST., MARKSVILLE, 09/08/2023, ENTRY/REMAIN ON PREMISES AFTER BEING FORBIDDEN.

GASPARD, BOBBY J., 41, 561 SPRING BAYOU RD., MARKSVILLE, 09/06/2023, DOMESTIC ABUSE BATTERY.

GILMORE JR., KEITH, 23, 574 LINSEYS ROAD, HESSMER, 09/08/2023, CONTEMPT -FAIL TO APPEAR -TRAFFIC, THEFT.

HAMILTON, AMBER DANIELLE, 27, 5301 LACESINE, ALEXANDRIA, 09/04/2023, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR.

HARVEY, JASON, 46, 668 PASSCHYN, COTTONPORT, 09/05/2023, ESCAPE- SIMPLE, ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT.

HERNANDEZ, ELIZA J., 33, 8378 HWY 1, MANSURA, 09/07/2023, MONETARY INSTRUMENT ABUSE, ATTEMPTED THEFT.

HOLLOWAY, MICHAEL, 56, 1714 SHANON DR., ALEXANDRIA, 09/10/2023, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE II DRUGS.

JEFFERSON, KENDARIUS Q., 26, 212 HUD LOOP, COLFAX, 09/09/2023, DOMESTIC ABUSE CHILD, ENDANGERMENT LAW 1ST OFFENSE.

JOHNSON, LEWIS L., 44, 600 S. MARSHALL BLVD, BUNKIE, 09/06/2023, BATTERY OF A DATING PARTNER, THIRD DEGREE RAPE.

JONES, JESSICA, 41, 465 OAK ST., MARKSVILLE, 09/06/2023, PROBATION/PAROLE VIOLATION.

KELLY, JASON, 37, 448 GREEN ST., MARKSVILLE, 09/08/2023, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR.

KIMBLE, LANCE JOSEPH, 25, 237 BAYOU DE LA CABIN, MANSURA, 09/08/2023, DISTURBING THE PEACE INTOXICATED.

LACOMBE, COBY, 41, 440 LUKE MARTIN RD., BUNKIE, 09/06/2023, OPERATING A VEHICLE WHILE UNDER SUSPENSION FOR CERTAIN PRIOR OFFENSES, ACCIDENT REPORTS; WHEN AND TO WHOM MADE; INFORMATION AID, CARELESS OPERATION.

MCINTURFF-BARBRE, JIMMY J., 24, 128 ELI BARBY, MARKSVILLE, 09/08/2023, CONTEMPT -FAIL TO APPEAR -TRAFFIC, CONTEMPT -FAIL TO APPEAR -TRAFFIC, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR.

MILLER III, ISAAC C., 59, 35 MILLER ROAD, FOREST HILL, 09/05/2023, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR.

MOORE, MELANIE MARIE, 36, 411 MACAUTHER, BUNKIE, 09/05/2023, CONTEMPT-FAIL TO COMPLY WITH TERMS OF SENTENCE.

MURRAY, JORDAN R., 36, 752 COCOVILLE RD., MANSURA, 09/09/2023, PROBATION/PAROLE VIOLATION, PROBATION/PAROLE VIOLATION.

MURRAY, SHONNA, 45, 820 EFFIE HWY, DEVILLE, 09/06/2023, CONTEMPT -FAIL TO APPEAR -TRAFFIC, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR.

ORR, JACOB PHILLIP CURTIS, 37, 440 MAGNOLIA LOOP, JENA, 09/07/2023, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR.

STRONG, ETHAN SCOTT, 20, 4306 LA HWY 1, MARKSVILLE, 09/06/2023, SIMPLE CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, RECKLESS OPERATION NO ACCIDENT, OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE.

TERRELL, PRESTON A., 38, 222 DEER PARK ROAD, VIDALIA, 09/04/2023, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, BOND SURRENDER.

TROQUILLE, JAMIE D., 38, 4436 EAST MAIN ST., MANSURA, 09/06/2023, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR.

TURNER, JOHN C., 57, 303 S. PRESTON ST., MARKSVILLE, 09/06/2023, CRIMINAL MISCHIEF/ All Other Offenses.

WASHINGTON, JONATHAN, 43, 200 SOUTH MABEL ST., BUNKIE, 09/07/2023, UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY OF INHABITED DWELLING, SIMPLE CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, THEFT.

WIGGINS, LATRINA, 35, 6532 MERRICK ST., MANSURA, 09/07/2023, MONETARY INSTRUMENT ABUSE, THEFT.

WILLIAMS, J’VARIOUS KINCAID, 31, 364 CHOUPIQUE, COTTONPORT, 09/05/2023, ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT, ESCAPE- SIMPLE.

AVOYELLES PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE

BOOKING REPORT

Date: 09/11/2023

Time: 17:43 Hours

Note:  All persons named or shown in photographs and/or videos as suspects in a criminal investigation, or arrested and charged with a crime, have not yet been convicted of that criminal offense, and all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

AVOYELLES PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE

BOOKING REPORT 08/28/2023 – 09/03/2023

NAME, AGE, ADDRESS, CITY, DATE BOOKED, OFFENSE(S):

ALLEN, TREVON, 25, 609 PAYTON DR., MELVILLE, 08/30/2023, ATTEMPT MURDER – 2ND DEGREE, ILLEGAL USE OF WEAPONS OR DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTALITIES/Aggravated Assault.

BACON III, MIRTELLE, 38, 352 E. WADDIL ST. MARKSVILLE, 08/28/2023, DOMESTIC ABUSE CHILD ENDANGERMENT LAW 1ST OFFENSE, RESISTING ARREST OR OFFICER.

BONDS, TIMOTHY LEE, 34, 123 RAILROAD LN MOREAUVILLE, 08/29/2023, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR.

BORDELON, NICKY LEE, 35, 362 GRISVILLE LANE COTTONPORT, 08/29/2023, ATTEMPTED SECOND DEGREE MURDER, CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY.

CAZELOT, MARY ELIZABETH, 42, 702 MYRTLE DRIVE SIMMESPORT, 09/03/2023, OPERATING VEH. WITH SUSPENDED LICENSE; OTHER OFFENSES, HIT AND RUN, OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE.

CLOUD, EDDIE RAVEN, 18, 155 CHAUFFPIED ELMER RD. MARKSVILLE, 08/30/2023, CONTRIBUTING TO DELIQUENCY OF A JUVENILE.

DAIGREPONT, KIMBERLY, 38, 180 SHELBY LANE MARKSVILLE, 08/29/2023, BATTERY-SIMPLE, DISTURBING THE PEACE.

DUCOTE, THOMAS ADNOISE, 35, 434 DR. MICHEL LANE MARKSVILLE, 09/01/2023, POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE II DRUGS, POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE, VIEW OUTWARD OR INWARD THROUGH WINDSHIELD OR WINDOWS; OBSCURING PROHIBITED, EXPIRED LICENSE PLATE, PROPER EQUIPMENT REQUIRED ON VEHICLES.

DUGAS, KEVIN, 32, 162 YANK ROAD MARKSVILLE, 08/31/2023, CONTEMPT -FAIL TO APPEAR -TRAFFIC, POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE I DRUGS, POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE II DRUGS, POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE IV DRUGS, ILLEGAL CARRYING OF A WEAPON, POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, SAFETY BELT USE; TAGS INDICATING EXEMPTION.

DUNN, LARAMY SHANE, 44, 305 ROY ST., PINEVILLE, 08/29/2023, PROBATION/PAROLE VIOLATION.

FONTENOT, NICHOLE MARIE, 48, 2214 US HWY 71 SOUTH, BUNKIE, 08/28/2023, THEFT – MOTOR VEHICLE.

FRANCISCO, KEDRICK M., 32, MANSURA, 09/03/2023, DISTURBING THE PEACE, SIMPLE CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

GIDDINGS, CALVIN, 54, 85 IDA WELLS RD, DEVILLE, 08/29/2023, TRESPASS-CRIMINAL, THEFT.

GUILLOT, DAMON K., 18, 424 ISSAC BROUILLETTE RD., MARKSVILLE, 09/01/2023, ATTEMPTED SECOND DEGREE MURDER, ASSAULT BY DRIVE-BY SHOOTING.

GUILLOT, LAKEN, 26, 700 CANNON ST., MARKSVILLE, 08/28/2023, CONTEMPT-FAIL TO COMPLY WITH TERMS OF SENTENCE.

HALL, DEMOREO N., 36, 211 HATTIE ST., PINEVILLE, 08/30/2023, THEFT, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR.

HARMSON, KAYLA VICTORIA FAITH, 34, 136 PINEY RIDGE RD, MARKSVILLE, 08/28/2023, DOMESTIC ABUSE BATTERY BY STRANGULATION.

HAYES, METTRAFVEON D., 20, 309 MARTIN DR., BUNKIE, 09/01/2023, ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF STOLEN FIREARMS, BURGLARY – AGGRAVATED.

HIGGINBOTHAM, BRAD DAVID, 38, 474 ARNO GREMILLION, MANSURA, 08/28/2023, CONTEMPT-FAIL TO COMPLY WITH TERMS OF SENTENCE.

JACOBS, CHARLES ISIASHA, 29, 6631 NOTHOFER ST., MANSURA, 08/31/2023, ROBBERY – ARMED, ILLEGAL CARRYING OF A WEAPON, POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE I DRUGS, POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE II DRUGS.

JACOBS, TYRONE, 23, 159 DUPLECHAIN RD., COTTONPORT, 08/31/2023, ROBBERY – ARMED, ILLEGAL CARRYING OF A WEAPON, POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE I DRUGS, POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE II DRUGS, POSSESSION OF SCHED II DRUG W/INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE, POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA.

LABORDE, JUSTIN FLOYD, 30, 141 LITTLE RIVER RD., MARKSVILLE, 09/03/2023, DISTURBING THE PEACE INTOXICATED.

MCGHEE, CHADWICK, 35, 504 DANIEL ST., SIMMESPORT, 08/28/2023, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR.

OSTEEN, BRYANT KEITH, 41, 2814 WISE ST., ALEXANDRIA, 09/01/2023, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, TRESPASS-CRIMINAL.

PATTERSON, DEVANTE J., 31, 165 DECUIR ST., MARKSVILLE, 08/31/2023, ILLEGAL CARRYING OF A WEAPON, POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE I DRUG W/INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE.

PENNINGTON, SHERRY, 55, 405 BROWNS BEND RD., ALEXANDRIA, 08/29/2023, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR.

PETERSON JR., NIELS FRANKLIN, 50, 4809 HWY 452 MARKSVILLE, 09/01/2023, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR.

PIERITE, ERIC D., 58, 733 SHERRY LN, MARKSVILLE, 09/02/2023, DISTURBING THE PEACE, POSSESSION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN MOTOR VEHICLES, RESISTING ARREST OR OFFICER.

PIERRE, IRVIN DENARD, 53, 512 LINCOLN ST., SIMMESPORT, 08/30/2023, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR.

PONTHIER, CHEREE L., 37, 219 SHELBY LN., MARKSVILLE, 08/29/2023, DISTURBING THE PEACE, BATTERY-SIMPLE.

PONTHIER, SANDY LAYNE, 34, 206 SHELBY LN., MARKSVILLE, 08/29/2023, BATTERY-SIMPLE, DISTURBING THE PEACE.

POWELL, DAVID ROCHELL, 31, 598 HWY 107, MORROW, 09/03/2023, CONTEMPT-FAIL TO COMPLY WITH TERMS OF SENTENCE, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR, CONTEMPT -FAIL TO APPEAR -TRAFFIC.

SMITH, JENNIFER, 57, 183 PRAIRIE HEIGHT, MANSURA, 09/01/2023, CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, ASSAULT-SIMPLE, DISTURBING THE PEACE.

TERRELL, QUINTON N., 33, 444 FERDINAND ST., MARKSVILLE, 09/01/2023, POSSESSION OF FIREARM-FELON, ILLEGAL CARRYING OF A WEAPON, RESISTING ARREST OR OFFICER, POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE I DRUG W/INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE, POSSESSION OF SCHED II DRUG W/INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE, POSSESSION OF SCHEDULE III DRUGS, POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA.

TURK, JACOB, 24, 810 LA 1184, COTTONPORT, 09/02/2023, DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED – 1^ST OFFENSE, DRIVING ON ROADWAY LANED FOR TRAFFIC.

WIGGINS, CHARLES ANTHONY, 36, 6609 SHREVEPORT HWY., PINEVILLE, 08/29/2023, BATTERY-SECOND DEGREE, CONTEMPT – FAIL TO APPEAR.

AVOYELLES PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE

BOOKING REPORT

Date: 09/04/2023

Time: 04:40 Hours

Note:  All persons named or shown in photographs and/or videos as suspects in a criminal investigation, or arrested and charged with a crime, have not yet been convicted of that criminal offense, and all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Juvenile Arrested for School Bomb/Shooting Threats

On the morning of September 8, 2023, an APSO investigation into the recent Bomb/Shooting threats made toward Marksville Elementary School staff and students resulted in the issuance of multiple search warrants and the subsequent identification and arrest of the suspect.  The culmination of numerous interviews and search warrants resulted in the suspect, a juvenile male from Marksville, LA, being arrested for the offense of Terrorizing (3 counts).  The threats were made on Social Media Platforms by the use of multiple fake accounts on at least three occasions in 2023.  During the investigation, APSO sought assistance from the Marksville Police Department, the FBI, the Louisiana State Police, the LA Attorney General’s Office, the Tunica-Biloxi Tribal Police, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This multi-agency team worked diligently to identify the perpetrator, and to keep our students and teachers safe.

Sheriff David L. Dauzat would like to thank all of the law enforcement agencies that assisted APSO in the investigation, and the officers who risked their own lives to help search the school for explosive devices.  He also would like to thank the many students, parents, and concerned citizens who cooperated and assisted APSO and Marksville PD throughout the investigation.

All DC-3 Jail Escapees Captured

As of the evening hours of Tuesday, September 5, 2023, ALL of the escapees were back in the custody of the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office.  The investigation is ongoing.

Sheriff David L. Dauzat would like to thank the LA Department of Corrections, the RLCC Chase Team, Tunica-Biloxi Tribal Police, Cottonport PD, Moreauville PD, Louisiana State Police, and any other law enforcement agencies that assisted APSO in apprehending the fugitives.  He would also like to thank the concerned citizens for the calls and information they provided.

See Photos of the offenders at large below:

Wanted Fugitives – DC-3 Jail Escapees

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 5, 2023, the Avoyelles 911 Communication Center received a report from the APSO DC-3 Corrections Staff of possible escapees from the facility in Cottonport, LA.  The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office and Louisiana Department of Corrections / Raymond Laborde Correctional Center (RLCC) Chase Team and other local police agencies have responded to assist in locating the escapees. The following offenders escaped the DC-3 facility:

• Ka’Dasha Gallow, a 27-year-old black female from Churchpoint, LA. CAPTURED.
• Loretta Moore, a 29-year-old white female from Slidell, LA. CAPTURED.
• Lauren Ebert, a 33-year-old white female from Alexandria, LA. CAPTURED.
• Angela N. Sullivan, a 55-year-old white female from Marksville, LA. CAPTURED.
• Gerri Wooten, a 24-year-old white female from Jonesville, LA. WANTED
• Tonya Roy, a 38-year-old white female from Cottonport, LA. CAPTURED.
• Autoria Denice Lachney, a 23-year-old black female from Marksville, LA. (aka “Tori”) WANTED

Our preliminary investigation into the escapes has revealed the offenders defeated the locking mechanism to open the back (fire escape) door to a Dorm at DC-3.  The offenders were then given a ride to various locations in the Bunkie area.  Three (3) of the offenders were captured in the Bunkie area by APSO Deputies and Detectives.  The other two (2) offenders captured were found as a result of the APSO investigation and the assistance of the RLCC Chase Team.  The investigation and search are ongoing.

Sheriff David L. Dauzat would like your help in apprehending these escapees and asks that anyone with information about their whereabouts please contact the Avoyelles Parish 911 Communication Center, or the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office at 318-253-4000.

See Photos of the offenders at large below:

Escapees from DC-3 Women’s Jail Facility in Cottonport, LA

In the early morning of September 5, 2023, the Avoyelles 911 Communication Center received a report from DC-3 Corrections Staff of a possible escape(s) from the facility in Cottonport, LA.  The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office and Louisiana Department of Corrections / Raymond Laborde Correctional Center (RLCC) Chase Team and other local police agencies have responded to assist in locating the escapees.  APSO and the LA Dept. of Corrections have tracking K9s on the ground in search of the escapees.  The investigation and search are ongoing.

Updates to follow.

Sheriff David L. Dauzat would like to ask anyone with information or observing suspicious activity in the area to report it immediately to APSO by calling 318-253-4000 or 911 for an emergency.  He also advises people in the area to take the extra precautions of locking their vehicles and homes.

APSO SEEKING ASSISTANCE IN FINDING A MISSING PERSON

The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office (APSO) is requesting assistance from the public in finding 27-year-old Kerry Kirby Jr. (aka “Kerry Kent” or “Johnny Bravo”) of Hamburg, LA.  On August 30, 2023, Kirby was reported missing to APSO.  Kirby was reportedly last seen on Friday, August 18, 2023, at or near The Family Grill in Simmesport, LA.  Kirby was reportedly wearing a hoodie black in color, shorts, and carrying an orange-in-color mesh-type backpack.  APSO is continuing to follow up on leads as they develop.

If you have any information pertaining to the whereabouts or disappearance of Kerry Kirby Jr., please contact APSO by calling 318-253-4000. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Remember, this could be your missing loved one.  See photos below.