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Rapides Parish Journal
rapidesparishjournal. com > 05/14/2026 > alexandria-man-slapped-with-5-million-bail-on-juvenile-rape-charges

Alexandria man slapped with $5 million bail on juvenile rape charges

1+ hour, 43+ min ago  (706+ words) Sheila Jean Belden, 54, Pineville " possession of CDS, paraphernalia, $2, 000 bail; Braydon Michael Flores, 23, Marksville " flight from an officer, negligent injuring, driver's license not in possession, no vehicle registration, false imprisonment, careless operation of a vehicle, hit and run (result death/serious…...

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rapidesparishjournal. com > 05/04/2026 > alexandria-woman-charged-with-non-negligent-manslaughter

Alexandria woman charged with non-negligent manslaughter

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (578+ words) Arrests are accusations, not convictions. May 3 James Cleveland Cramer, 47, Deville " domestic abuse strangulation, domestic abuse battery, no bail data; Jawaun Oshay Ellis, 24, Alexandria " possession of CDS, illegal possession of stolen firearm, open container, $50, 600 bail; Breana Renea Harrison, 24, Shreveport " OWI first…...

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rapidesparishjournal. com > 04/21/2026 > sheriff-warns-of-impersonation-scam-targeting-parish-residents

Sheriff warns of impersonation scam targeting parish residents

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (105+ words) Authorities urge public to ignore messages claiming to be Sheriff Mark Wood The Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a scam involving someone impersonating Sheriff Mark Wood through text messages. Authorities said the messages are fraudulent and advised residents not…...

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rapidesparishjournal. com > 04/14/2026 > pineville-city-marshals-office-attends-statewide-conference-in-baton-rouge

Pineville City Marshal's Office attends statewide conference in Baton Rouge

1+ mon, 1+ hour ago  (103+ words) Rapides Parish Journal Members of the Pineville City Marshal's Office recently attended the 64th Annual meeting of the Louisiana City Marshals and City Constables Association in Baton Rouge. During the conference, marshals and deputies participated in training sessions and educational classes,…...

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rapidesparishjournal. com > 04/09/2026 > alexandria-woman-killed-in-single-vehicle-richland-parish-crash

Alexandria Woman Killed in Single-Vehicle Richland Parish Crash

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (196+ words) Rapides Parish Journal Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop F began investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash on April 8 around 6 pm on Interstate 20 just west of Louisiana Highway 609. The crash claimed the life of 66-year-old Natalie Phillips of Alexandria. The initial…...

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rapidesparishjournal. com > 04/06/2026 > pineville-warrants-cleared-after-arrest-by-alexandria-police-suspect-faces-27-charges-and-862000-bond

Pineville warrants cleared after arrest by Alexandria Police; suspect faces 27 charges and $862, 000 bond

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (166+ words) The Pineville Police Department announced that all active warrants for a previously featured wanted subject have been cleared following her arrest by another agency. According to the department, the suspect, identified as Lauren Ebert, was highlighted during Valentine's week as…...

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rapidesparishjournal. com > 04/06/2026 > two-murder-charges-more-accusations-draw-2-million-bail-for-alexandria-suspect

Two murder charges, more accusations draw $2 million bail for Alexandria suspect

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (771+ words) Jason Damion Battiste Jr. , 34, Alexandria " vehicular negligent injuring, OWI fourth offense, simple escape, careless operation, driving under suspension, resisting an officer, contempt of court, $3, 200 bail; Devonte Dwaine Braggs, 25, Pineville " domestic abuse battery, parish probation violation, contempt of court, $1, 000 bail; Jennifer…...

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rapidesparishjournal. com > 04/03/2026 > rapides-parish-authorities-locate-person-of-interest-in-tioga-attempted-kidnapping-investigation

Rapides Parish authorities locate person of interest in Tioga attempted kidnapping investigation

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (197+ words) The Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office has located a person of interest in connection with an attempted kidnapping investigation in Tioga, according to an update released Wednesday. The investigation remains ongoing. The case began on March 31 at approximately 7: 30 p. m. , when patrol deputies…...

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rapidesparishjournal. com > 04/02/2026 > alexandria-man-accused-of-dealing-fentanyl-faces-150k-bail

Alexandria man accused of dealing fentanyl faces $150 K bail

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (413+ words) Andrain Griffin, 36, Alexandria " eight counts contempt of court, $19, 000 bail. Cortez Vastee Brown, 66, Alexandria " possession of CDS, paraphernalia, $500 bail; Jared Lee Goudeaux, 37, Pineville " aggravated battery, no bail data; Harold Dwayne Henry, 43, Alexandria " possession of synthetic CDS, possession of fentanyl, resisting an…...

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rapidesparishjournal. com > 03/30/2026 > pineville-police-address-social-media-claims-call-allegations-false

Pineville Police address social media claims, call allegations false

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (323+ words) The Pineville Police Department is pushing back against what it describes as false and misleading information circulating on social media over the weekend. POST: Saturday after finally getting away and getting back home I went to natchotiches er, where they…...