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At approximately 3:29 AM Monday morning, Patrol Deputies  responded to the 1800 block of Community Lane in reference to ...
09/08/2026

At approximately 3:29 AM Monday morning, Patrol Deputies responded to the 1800 block of Community Lane in reference to another shots fired call. This comes on the heels of the shooting that occurred in Kelley Land early Sunday morning.

Upon arrival, deputies located two residences that were damaged by gunfire. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Deputies also located multiple shell casings in the street.

From their initial investigation, deputies located a fi***rm inside one of the residences that had been damaged by gunfire. At this time, it is still unclear if this fi***rm was connected to this incident.

Detectives also say it is still early in both investigations to positively determine this incident is connected to the one early Sunday morning in Kelley Land.

Sheriff’s Detectives and Crime Scene Unit responded to process the scene and collect evidence.

As their investigation continued throughout the day, detectives were able to identify a suspect as Dataevious Deontae Taylor, 18 of Alexandria. Taylor is a black male, 6’1” tall, 170 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. (see photo)

Detectives have secured warrants for Taylor’s arrest for 3 counts aggravated assault with a fi***rm and 1 count attempted 2nd degree murder.
Detectives say Taylor should be considered armed and dangerous.

Detectives say this is still an active, ongoing investigation and if anyone has any information on this case, they are asked to contact RPSO Main Office at 318-473-6700 or Crime Stoppers at 318-443-7867.

At approximately 7:50 AM today, Patrol Deputies responded to the 6000 block of Sabina Drive to suspicious activity call ...
09/07/2026

At approximately 7:50 AM today, Patrol Deputies responded to the 6000 block of Sabina Drive to suspicious activity call where shell casings eere found in the roadway.

According to initial reports, the shell casings were collected as evidence as no other complaint was made.

At approximately 5 PM today, complainants called RPSO and reported finding
several vehicles damaged by gunfire and an apartment complex.

According to citizens deputies spoke with this evening, at approximately 3:30 AM, they heard gunfire but it was not reported.

Sheriff’s Detectives and Crime Scene Unit responded to conduct their investigation which includes processing the scene and collecting evidence.

No injuries have been reported and no suspects have been identified at this time.

If anyone has any information on this incident, they are asked to contact RPSO Main Office at 318-473-6700 or Crime Stoppers at 318-443-7867.

Observed the first Monday in September, LABOR DAY is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of Am...
09/05/2026

Observed the first Monday in September, LABOR DAY is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. It is also the in-official end of summer.

The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being.

Sheriff Mark Wood would like to thank all of the dedicated men and women of Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office who stand watch during every holiday weekend while others can enjoy their families and friends.

The administrative offices of RPSO will be closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Offices will re-open on Tuesday September 8, 2026 at 8 AM.

Everyone has a safe Labor Day weekend!

WEEKLY SCAM ALERT MESSAGEBefore everyone gets started on the long Labor Day Weekend, we wanted to warn the public of the...
09/04/2026

WEEKLY SCAM ALERT MESSAGE
Before everyone gets started on the long Labor Day Weekend, we wanted to warn the public of the INMATE SACAM the scammers are perpetrating AGAIN!
We have had reports today of scammers attempting to scam citizens out of their money by posing as RPSO personnel who are giving them an alternative for their family member to get out of jail. OF COURSE, THIS IS NOT TRUE-IT’S A SCAM!
Like always, according to today's report, a person who was booked for their charges family members were contacted and attempted to be scammed through depositing money through CHIME, GREEN DOT CREDIT CARDS or even BITCOIN. Today, they are using the name Lt. Morrison.
The scammers use databases and bots to search for people being booked in jail and then use other databases to find contact information of family. The FBI says there are whole villages overseas that employ people to attempt these scams!
The scammers are so elaborate the complainant reported hearing background noise that sounded like the jail and then they were transferred to a supervisor. Fortunately, the complainant new this was a scam and did not fall for it.
Scammers use URGENCY and SCARE TACTICS in an attempt to swindle citizens out of their money!!
Again, LAW ENFORCEMENT WIL NEVER CALL YOU WHEN A FAMILY MEMBER IS ARRESTED AND FOR A FEE, THEY ARE RELEASED OR THE CHARGES WILL BE TAKEN CARE OF!!
PLEASE, PLEASE do not fall victim to a phone scam where ANYONE identifies themselves as law-enforcement and for a fee, they will make your troubles go away.
Please share this with all of your friends and family as we put these scam alerts out every week. �

Tonight was the first session of the 2026 RPSO CITIZENS ACADEMY. Tonight, Sheriff Mark Wood welcomed the attendees and i...
09/02/2026

Tonight was the first session of the 2026 RPSO CITIZENS ACADEMY.

Tonight, Sheriff Mark Wood welcomed the attendees and introduced them to the command staff structure of RPSO, spoke about some of the tasks the Sheriff’s Office handles and went over the upcoming sessions with the attendees.

We appreciate our Training Staff for putting this training on to give civilians an inside look at law enforcement but more importantly RPSO.

See everyone next week!

It’s hard to believe but cold weather will get here soon. Beat the rush, get that firewood now. FIREWOOD SALE THURSDAY S...
09/01/2026

It’s hard to believe but cold weather will get here soon.

Beat the rush, get that firewood now.

FIREWOOD SALE THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2026
7 AM to 1 PM

$60 PER RICK
LIMIT 2 RICKS

At approximately 3:15 PM today, August 31, 2026, Patrol Deputies responded to the 5000 block of Benjamin Street in the G...
08/31/2026

At approximately 3:15 PM today, August 31, 2026, Patrol Deputies responded to the 5000 block of Benjamin Street in the Grundy Cooper subdivision in reference to a welfare concern.

Sheriff’s Detectives say this is an active investigation and no further details will be released at this time. Currently, there is no indication of a risk to public safety at this point in the investigation.

We will update this release as more information becomes available.

On August 26, 2026, Sheriff’s Detectives were contacted by a victim in reference the alleged theft of their Yorkshire Te...
08/27/2026

On August 26, 2026, Sheriff’s Detectives were contacted by a victim in reference the alleged theft of their Yorkshire Terrier dog taken from their property in Hineston, LA. According to the initial complaint, the owner returned home on Sunday August 23, 2026 and discovered their dog missing.
Patrol Deputy’s responded and took the initial report and the complaint was forwarded to the Criminal Investigation Division for follow-up investigation..

Through their investigation, Sheriff’s Detectives were able to obtain photographs and video of a contract delivery driver in a personally owned gray Nissan Altima making a delivery at the residence. Further investigation also showed the driver on the victims property with the alleged stolen dog.

With the assistance of the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office, contact was made with the possible suspect, identified as Valita Di Yar Shipp of Leesville, LA. As their investigation continued, Sheriff’s Detectives, working in conjunction with the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Army Criminal Investigations Division at Fort Polk, were able to establish sufficient probable cause that supported the original allegations and an arrest warrant for Shipp was obtained as well as a search warrant for her residence.

Contact was made with the U. S. Army CID at Fort Polk and the search and arrest warrants were executed on Fort Polk by military law enforcement personnel, VPSO and RPSO. Shipp was located and taken into custody without incident, placed under arrest and transported to the Vernon Parish Jail where she was booked for one count theft $1,000 – $5,000. The Yorkshire Terrier dog was located in good condition and released to the rightful owner.

RPSO would like to thank the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office as well as the U.S. Army Criminal Investigations Division for their assistance in this investigation.

“ALL PERSONS ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW OR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION.”

Arrestee:
Valita Di Yar Shipp
137 Meeks Court, Fort Polk, LA

Charge:
Theft $1,000 – $ 5,000

Thanks so much to Dr. Alysia Tolbert-Nelson and her staff at Horseshoe Drive Elementary for having us for “Together Tues...
08/26/2026

Thanks so much to Dr. Alysia Tolbert-Nelson and her staff at Horseshoe Drive Elementary for having us for “Together Tuesday”!

It’s so encouraging to see the students and the teachers who are so dedicated to teaching them!

Thanks again and have a great school year!

Today, we had the pleasure of participating in   at Horseshoe Drive Elementary New Vision Academy. Sheriff Mark Wood alo...
08/26/2026

Today, we had the pleasure of participating in at Horseshoe Drive Elementary New Vision Academy.

Sheriff Mark Wood along with Major Travis Davidson and SRO supervisors got to greet and welcome the students for a new day of learning possibilities!

We want to thank Dr. Alysia Tolbert-Nelson, Principal and her staff for their warm welcome and we look forward to the next visit!

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701 Murray Street
Alexandria, LA
71301

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