Press Releases

VEHICLE BURGLARIES – UPDATE   After months of investigating several vehicle burglaries, on June 2, 2022, the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office (APSO) arrested a 17-year-old juvenile subject involved in vehicle burglaries in the Hessmer and Mansura areas.  Through our investigation, we have identified approximately 16 residences in these areas where these perpetrators attempted to burglarize […]

Avoyelles Parish Sheriff David L. Dauzat and his staff would like to wish you a happy and safe 4th of July.  Please be safe with the fireworks, your outdoor activities, and as you travel on this holiday weekend. Happy Birthday America!  May we have lasting years of freedom, peace, and prosperity for all citizens of

Domestic Violence Victims    Avoyelles Parish Sheriff David L. Dauzat would like to notify Domestic Violence Victims in Avoyelles Parish that they do not have to stay a victim and continue to live like that.  Domestic Violence usually escalates over time and can become deadly.  Please see the attached hotline information, and the informative website

Active Shooter Training    Avoyelles Parish Sheriff David L. Dauzat would like to notify everyone in Avoyelles Parish that this week the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office conducted Active Shooter Training at the Fifth Ward Community Center.  If you saw a large police presence and unusual police activity there, it was just training. APSO Staff and

New Law on Booking Photos    Avoyelles Parish Sheriff David L. Dauzat would like to notify everyone in Avoyelles Parish that due to the passage of House Bill No. 729, the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office will start to limit the release of booking photos when people are arrested for nonviolent crimes. Under the new law,

APSO SEEKING ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING A BURGLARY SUSPECT The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office (APSO) is requesting assistance from the public in identifying a person involved in a burglary that occurred in the Marksville, LA area.  If you have any information pertaining to this burglary suspect, please contact APSO by calling 318-253-4000. Any assistance or information

Beware of Scammers – Recent Mail Scam Avoyelles Parish Sheriff David L. Dauzat would like to warn you that scammers are apparently pretending to be affiliated with law enforcement officers/agencies and call or mail residents to get their money. The Sheriff’s Office was recently made aware that there have been mailings made in attempts to

Burglary and Theft Prevention Tips   Avoyelles Parish Sheriff David L. Dauzat wants to help reduce your chance of having a burglary to your home or vehicle. The most important thing you can do is call the police to report a crime or any suspicious activity. You are the eyes of your neighborhood and a

Wanted Man Captured On June 6, 2022, the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office (APSO) became aware of 60-year-old Jimie R. Jones being wanted for the attempted second-degree murder of his former girlfriend in Alexandria, LA.  After follow-up by APSO Detectives, they made contact with the Mansura Police Department to be on the lookout for the suspect

On the night of May 5, 2022, while responding to and investigating a domestic disturbance/abuse call, the investigation led Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office (APSO) Patrol Deputies to 10190 Highway 451, Moreauville, LA in search of the suspect.  There, marijuana was discovered being grown indoors which resulted in two arrests.  Further investigation revealed the marijuana was