Pineville
CRIME & SAFETY
Pineville Man Killed in Rapides Parish Crash
Rapides Parish – On June 29, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop E responded to a two-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 3170. The crash claimed the life of 69-year-old Oddis L. Dunbar Jr. of Pineville. The initial investigation revealed that a 2015 Chevrolet pickup truck, driven...
Arrest made in Tioga body shop burglary
RAPIDES PARISH, La. (WNTZ) – On June 23, 2024, patrol deputies responded to the 3000 block of LA 3225, Tioga, La. in reference to a burglary of a business. Deputies took the initial report and due to the amount of equipment stolen as well as a vehicle, sheriff’s detectives also responded to conduct their investigation. After […]
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Clear Pineville Officer in May 14 Shooting, No Charges to be Filed
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) has wrapped up its inquiry into the officer-involved shooting incident from May 14, with a Pineville police officer. According to the department's statement, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Homicide Unit, which carried out the investigation of any possible criminal elements of the incident, deemed the shooting justified, and hence, no charges will be filed against the officer.
Nine charges filed against 49-year-old Alexandria felon
Arrests are accusations, not convictions. Wilbert Anderson Jr., 49, Alexandria — possession 2 counts, paraphernalia, firearm possession by convicted felon, resisting with force or violence, battery of officer, no insurance, suspension/revocation, obstruction evidence tampering, $3,000 bail;. Joshua Daniels, 24, Alexandria — possession, contraband penal facility, unauthorized entry occupied dwelling,...
Investigation continues into weekend death of Alexandria man in Rapides jail
A 52-year-old Alexandria man suffered a medical emergency and died while in the downtown jail early Saturday morning, according to the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office. Douglas Obrian Coleman, 52, was found in a dorm of the Rapides Parish Detention Center #1 around 3 a.m., unresponsive and not breathing, reads a news release. ...
Million-dollar bail for second-degree murder suspect
Arrests are accusations, not convictions. Robert Drakes III, 21, Alexandria — murder 2nd degree, $1 million bail;. Christopher Easley, 22, Alexandria — violation protective order, contempt, $250 bail. This date: 8 arrests, 5 including one or more contempt counts.
Ambush, $44,000 bail, among drug arrests
Arrests are accusations, not convictions. Edward Ambush Jr., 35, Alexandria — possession with intent 2 counts, possession, texting while driving, failure to yield yellow flashing light, flight, resisting, cancelled plate, no evidence of insurance, contempt, $44,000 bail;. Don Gipson, 53, Alexandria — possession, failure to dim, $2,600 bail.
Armed robbery, stolen vehicle charges produce $269,000 bail
Arrests are accusations, not convictions. Derrick Mason Jr., 19, Alexandria — illegal use dangerous weapon, theft of firearm, unauthorized use of moveable, $30,500 bail;. Christin Angel, 22, Ball — forgery 3 counts, flight, escape, fugitive, contempt, $36,500 bail;. Patrick Brown, 41, Woodworth, criminal conspiracy, burglary, illegal possession stolen...
Students explore emergency services at Alexandria's Public Safety Complex.
Last week, students aged 12-17 visited the City of Alexandria's Public Safety Complex to learn about emergency services. They got to see how the police and fire departments operate, how they respond to calls, and learned about career opportunities in public safety with EMS, Alexandria Police Department, and Alexandria Fire Department.
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