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CRIME & SAFETY
Glenmora man turns self in for shooting on MacArthur Drive
ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) – On Saturday, August 24, 2024, at approximately 10:00 AM the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 1000 block of MacArthur Drive in reference to a person suffering from a gunshot wound. The person was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Approximately an hour later the suspect in this case, 33-year-old Jeralmy Sumbler of Glenmora, La. turned himself in to authorities. Sumbler was charged with one count of Attempted Second Degree Murder and one count of Domestic Abuse Battery. Investigators are categorizing this incident as a domestic-related shooting.
Dangerous hospital patient escaped from Longleaf
ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) – On Friday, August 23, 2024, at approximately 6:15 PM the Alexandria Police Department responded to 44 Versailles Blvd., Longleaf Hospital in reference to a patient escaping. 21-year-old Styln Wise escaped from the hospital and was last seen in the area of Versailles Blvd. Wise should be considered dangerous and it is unknown if he has armed himself. Residents are urged to avoid contact with Wise and to notify the Alexandria Police Department if spotted.
Crash at the intersection of Coliseum and Windermere
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - A crash has occurred at the intersection of Coliseum Boulevard and Windermere Boulevard in Alexandria. As a result, one lane on Coliseum Blvd. is blocked. We are not aware of any injuries at this time. Avoid the area if possible.
APD reports homicide in 2900 block of Monroe Street
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Alexandria Police Department reported that a homicide occurred in the city on Friday, August 23. APD responded to reported gunfire in the 2900 block of Monroe Street at around 8:30 p.m. on Friday. At the scene they discovered Willie Porter, 37, suffering from a gunshot wound.
VPSO Responds to Shooting – Pitkin Woman Arrested
At approximately 6:08 p.m., Tuesday, August 20th, the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office received a telephone call from a female subject who stated that she had just shot her husband. Deputies and detectives responded to a residence located on Boundary Road in Pitkin, Louisiana. Upon arrival, a deceased male subject...
Missing Teen: Decoriun Sewell, 14-years-old
ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) – The Alexandria Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 14-year-old missing juvenile, Decoriun Sewell. Decoriun is described as a Black male 5’7”, 200 lbs. Decoriun was last seen on Monday, August 19, 2024, in the area of Lark Lane.
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