Rapides Parish Detention Center Deputy arrested for alleged criminal sexual contact with an inmate

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Rapides Parish, Louisiana – The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a Deputy Sheriff working at the Rapides Parish Detention Center 1 downtown. Corrections Security Investigators reportedly received a complaint of possible criminal sexual conduct on January 21, 2025. Corrections supervisors allegedly received an anonymous complaint of inappropriate sexual contact between an … Read more

Authorities on scene of Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy-involved shooting on Masonic Drive

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The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office was involved in a deputy-involved shooting in the 6400 block of Masonic Drive, according to authorities. RPSO reports that Alexandria Police and Louisiana State Police are on the scene providing assistance. Police ask that motorists drive with caution in the area because there is a large law enforcement presence. No … Read more

21-year-old Rohid Hakimi arrested for attempted abduction at dog park in Alexandria

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Alexandria Police have arrested a suspect in connection to an attempted abduction at the Holmes Run Dog Park. APD says 21-year-old Rohid Hakimi was charged with Attempted Abduction with Intent to Defile and Sexual Battery. Around 6 p.m. on October 29, 2024, the victim was grabbed from behind. The victim fought off the attacker who … Read more

Alexandria Police investigating attempted abduction at Tarleton Park

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The Alexandria Police Department said in a social media statement that it is investigating an attempted abduction at Tarleton Park off South Gordon Street and Wheeler Avenue. APD made the announcement just before 7 p.m. on Tuesday. APD says the victim described a white male with brown hair, a blue sweatshirt, and camouflage shorts. The … Read more

Alexandria Police have arrested a massage therapist at Alexandria Massage Envy for sex crimes

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The Alexandria Police Department has announced the arrest of 31-year-old Picard K. Johnson of Maryland. APD says Johnson is charged with two counts of Object Sexual Penetration in connection to allegations of sexual assault by two clients. Authorities say Picard worked as a massage therapist at Alexandria Massage Envy at 4539 Duke Street in the … Read more

Alexandria Police investigating shooting that injured two on Harold Glen

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The Alexandria Police Department is currently investigating a double shooting that injured two people. Around 12:30 p.m. on October 5, 2024, APD officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 300 block of Harold Glenn. At the scene, officers found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were transported to an area hospital with … Read more

Alexandria Police investigating double shooting on Wythe Street

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The Alexandria Police Department is currently investigating a double shooting. Around 2:50 a.m., APD reported on social media that there is a significant police presence in the 1100 block of Wythe Street in connection to a shooting. APD says two male victims were shot inside a vehicle. Both victims were transported to area hospitals. At … Read more

38-year-old Alexandria woman arrested in Cypress Street fatal shooting of 12-year-old girl

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Update 2 – Alexandria Police say 32-year-old Latraykus May has turned himself in. May was wanted in connection to a homicide on Cypress Street. He is charged with Second Degree Murder, Attempted Second Degree Murder, and Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property. Update – Alexandria Police say they’re searching for two suspects in connection to the fatal shooting … Read more

Alexandria Police say man killed one and injured two before turning gun on himself

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The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a domestic-related incident that led to two fatalities. APD reports that its officers responded to the 3400 block of Jackson Street around 7:30 p.m. on Friday for a shooting. APD says a domestic-related incident occurred involving a male subject who entered his business and shot three related individuals. Then, … Read more