Rapides Parish, Louisiana – The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office said in a statement that one of its deputies was involved in a shooting at the Academy Sporting Goods at 3205 South MacArthur Drive. According to RPSO, one suspect was taken to the hospital by Acadian Ambulance. The Alexandria Police Department and Alexandria Fire Department have … Read more
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
Rapides Parish, Louisiana – The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office says Corrections Security Investigators received a complaint of possible criminal sexual conduct involving a Deputy Sheriff assigned to the Inmate Work Crews. According to RPSO, the initial report says the complaint was made of inappropriate sexual contact between an inmate and a deputy. Authorities have identified … Read more
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
The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced multiple arrests following a shooting incident in Cheneyville, Louisiana. RPSO reports that deputies responded to the 1000 block of Boeuf Avenue on September 16 to assist the Cheneyville Police Department with a report of shots being fired in the area. At the scene, deputies found two victims suffering … Read more
The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of 48-year-old Shinitria Daniel Gaines for Theft $5000 – $25000. RPSO reports that the administration of the Town of Ball contacted RPSO about possible misappropriation of town funds on August 29, 2024. Ball administrators reported that an internal audit was carried out following the release of … Read more
The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 32-year-old Hessmer man for allegedly damaging a victim’s vehicle. RPSO reports that its patrol deputies responded to the 100 block of Philadelphia Road for a report of criminal damage on June 26, 2024. At the scene, deputies found a silver car belonging to the victim with expensive … Read more
The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect after the discovery of a dead body. On June 6, 2024, authorities responded to a report of a dead body near the levee off of LA Highway 1 South near Old River Road. At the scene, deputies found the body of an unidentified black male near … Read more