Washington Parish, Louisiana – The Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for the alleged rape of children. In a press release, WPSO said that Preston James Downs of Angie was arrested on four counts of 1st Degree Rape – Vaginal, two counts of Sexual Battery – Victim Under 13 Years Old, two counts … Read more
Franklinton, Louisiana – The Franklinton Police Department is investigating after five people were shot on Sunday evening. According to an FPD press release, five people were shot around 7 p.m. following the Pepe Mardi Gras Parade. FPD and Washington Parish Sheriff’s Deputies were in the area and provided life-saving care to the victims until they … Read more
The Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office is searching for a person of interest in connection to a homicide on Friday morning. WPSO reports that its deputies responded to the 1200 block of South Choctaw Road for reports of a man found deceased behind his residence. WPSO says the initial investigation indicated that the man sustained multiple … Read more