Lonnie Sanders (left) and Joseph Mitchell (right).
On July 25, 2014, Alexandria Police responded to a reported burglary 1200 Block of Broadway Ave. The complainant/witness reported seeing two male subjects enter a residence and take a Freezer and AC unit. A description of the subjects and vehicle used was given to officers.
Officers then located the subjects [...]
2 Arrested for Burglary Over the Weekend
Alexandria Woman Arrested for Stabbing
On July 25, 2014, Alexandria Police responded to a reported battery in the 100 Block of Mary Street. Upon arrival, officers located a male subject that had been stabbed.
The investigation found that the victim was stabbed during a verbal altercation with the suspect who was later identified as Dora Baggett. Baggett was taken into custody [...]
Basile Housing Authority ED Accused of Theft of Public Funds
State authorities issue a critical audit for the housing authority of Basile in Evangeline Parish.
The Louisiana Legislative Auditor says the housing authority’s executive director Anisa Richardson used almost eight thousand dollars in tenant fees over a two-year period for her personal use.
The investigative audit has been sent to criminal authorities.
KLAX ABC 31 News 7/28/14
Alcohol Suspected in Weekend Crash
State police suspect alcohol in a crash that killed a man in Natchitoches Parish just after midnight Saturday on Highway 174.
Troopers say Wallace Jones of Pleasant Hill was not wearing a seatbelt and was partially thrown from his pick-up. Investigators say he apparently lost control and hit a ditch before overturning.
KLAX ABC 31 News 7/28/14
Police Arrest Murder Suspect After Man Hunt
Julius Jamal Garnett, age 28, of 4015 Lakeside Drive, Alexandria, LA is in custody after a 24 hour manhunt. Garnett surrendered to Alexandria Police Detectives at approximately 7:00 p.m. on July 26. Garnett was taken into custody by Detectives and booked into the Rapides Parish Jail without incident.
Garnett has been charged with 1 count of [...]
Undercover Operation Leads to Arrest of Alleged Drug Dealer
Grant deputies say they’ve arrested a Montgomery man for drug distribution. Bobby County Junior was arrested today for selling meth, possession and drug paraphernalia.
The sheriff says the arrest wrapped up an undercover investigation into sales in the Montgomery area.
KLAX ABC 31 News 7/25/14
3 Arrested for Having Drugs Around Children
Three Grant Parish men are arrested for having drugs around children in the Verda community: Ryan Johnson, of Montgomery, Larry Dubois of Colfax and Franklin Davis of Montgomery.
Grant deputies say the 3 were handling drugs in the presence of eight children. They face several charges.
KLAX ABC 31 News 7/25/14
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of 2 Women
On July 23, 2014, the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested two females on drug charges after a traffic stop north of Pollock.
Mindy Campbell (left) and Michelle Nugent (right).
Mindy Campbell, 30 years old, of 315 Robertson Road, Ball, was arrested for Possession of CDS II (crystal methamphetamine), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving Under Suspension, Switched License [...]
Crimestoppers Searching for Tire Thieves
Alexandria police need your help catching thieves who are taking tires and wheels, mainly from newer model GM trucks and SUVs.
Call crime stoppers at 443-STOP or police at 441-6416. Rewards of up to 25 hundred dollars are given for tips that lead to arrests and convictions.
KLAX ABC 31 News 7/25/14
Alexandria Councilwoman Announces Run for Mayor
Mayor Jacques Roy is drawing a second opponent, this one from the city council. District Two Councilwoman, Mitzi LaSalle announced her candidacy tonight in Alexandria City Park.
She’s vice president of business development for Keller Enterprise and is in her first term on the council.
KLAX ABC 31 News 7/25/14
