Coushatta Police Department

04/02/2026

01/23/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE
Town of Coushatta Water Department

To the Citizens of the Town of Coushatta:

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for our area, with the potential for freezing rain, sleet, and extended sub-freezing temperatures. These conditions may affect water service infrastructure, including exposed lines, meters, and residential plumbing.

The Water Department is requesting that all residents take the following precautionary measures:

• Insulate all exposed pipes and protect outdoor plumbing fixtures.

• Allow faucets to drip slowly during periods of extreme cold to help prevent freezing.

• Ensure water meter lids remain closed and covered to reduce the risk of ice accumulation.

• Identify the location of your main water shutoff valve in case of an emergency.

• Report any visible leaks or water-related emergencies immediately.

For assistance or to report an issue, please contact the Water Department at:

318-716-0832 or 318-716-0235

Our crews will be actively monitoring the water system and are prepared to respond as conditions allow. Please be aware that hazardous weather may impact travel and response times; however, maintaining safe and reliable service remains our priority.

We appreciate your cooperation and preparedness as we work together to protect our community’s water infrastructure during this weather event.

Town of Coushatta

Mayor Ashanti Cole, Sr.

11/17/2025

On behalf of Chief Michael McDuffy and staff, we would like to extend our condolences to the family of Officer Marc Brock and to the Vivian Police Department. Thank You Officer Marc Brock for your service.
Continued prayers!

11/14/2025

Mayor Ashanti Cole and Chief Michael McDuffy would like to extend their congratulations to Cordarius Smith and Ryan Smith on receiving their P.O.S.T Certification from the Caddo Parish Regional Training Academy.

05/16/2025

Coushatta Truck Stop and Goldmine Coushatta Casino generously shower the Town of Coushatta with a bouquet of love. Officer Cody Matthews represented the Coushatta Police Department. Cortina Smith, Manager of the Goldmine Casino, stated that Officer Cody Matthews consistently checks on them while on duty, demonstrating exceptional commitment to their safety. Sh’Tarean Smith expressed that Officer Cody Matthews is an exemplary model of a law enforcement officer, instilling a sense of safety and security.

02/03/2025

🚔 **Join the Coushatta Police Department!** 🚔

The **Coushatta Police Department** is currently hiring new officers to help provide a safe community for our citizens, businesses, and visitors. If you're passionate about law enforcement and making a difference, we want YOU to apply!

**Requirements:**
✅ Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old
✅ High school diploma, GED, or higher education (degree/transcript required)
✅ Valid driver’s license
✅ Clean background check

If you meet the qualifications and want to start your career in law enforcement, stop by our office to apply:

📍 **Coushatta Police Department**
1211 East Carroll St.
Coushatta, LA 71019

Help us keep our community safe – we look forward to meeting you! 👮‍♂️👮‍♀️

10/24/2024

Traffic Advisory

10/24/2024

The Coushatta Police Department would like to inform drivers who pass through the school zone of Red River Elementary on Ashland Road (Hwy 155) that traffic is closely monitored. Officers are monitoring traffic to provide safe travels for school buses, and passenger vehicles that are transporting children to and from RRE. This includes; monitoring drivers who may be utilizing cell phones or other electronic hand held devices while driving, monitoring children that are not properly restrained inside of vehicles, speeding, and disobedience to the traffic direction of police officers.

Operating a vehicle in a school zone while utilizing a cell phone or other electronic hand held devices can carry penalties up to $500-$1000.

Improperly restraining a child can carry penalties up to $500.

Speeding in a school zone penalties vary depending on the speed of the traveling vehicle.

Failing to comply with the orders of a police officer directing traffic carries a penalty of $186.

10/21/2024

The Coushatta Police Department would like to inform the residents of Coushatta that Red River Parish is currently one of the listed parishes that is currently under a Burn Ban order. Please refrain from burning items that could result in a citation being issued until further notice.

10/01/2024

(Coushatta, La) At approximately 2000 hours, Coushatta Police Department officers were dispatched to a crash that occurred at the intersection of E Carroll Street and Cut-Off Road involving a white GMC Yukon SUV and a commercial vehicle.

On scene officers learned that a 2005 Peterbilt truck was traveling north on US Hwy 71 hauling lumber when, for reasons still under investigation, a white GMC Yukon operated by a 77 year-old Coushatta woman proceeded out into the intersection which led to a nearly head on collision.

The commercial vehicle then left the roadway into the parking lot of Conoco causing property damage before coming to a rest on Cut-Off Road.

Officers on scene found passengers from the white GMC Yukon, and the driver of the commercial vehicle suffering from possible non-life threatening injuries.

Two of the parties involved in the crash were transported to Christus Coushatta with minor/moderate injuries.

Officers conducted approximately 2 1/2 hours gathering crash investigation information, directing traffic due to traffic congestion and roadway blockage, and rending care to involved parties.

Coushatta Police Department officers are assigned to working the crash.

09/25/2024

The following persons have unpaid traffic citations with the Coushatta Police Department as of 09/25/2024. Non-payment of pending citations will result in suspension of Driver's License:

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BRANDON HARRIS
ARTHOR LEE HENDERSON
LASHUN H TAYLOR
LAVORIS WHITAKER
JEREMY WHITAKER
COSIM EDWARDS
ELBERT DURR
PRECCIOUS TUCKER
TILLMAN MILLER
JOSEPH JENKINS
JAMES EBANKS
KENNY BONNER
ELIJAH SAM JR
SHEREDDRION SMITH
ROGER NORRIS

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The operation of a vehicle while under suspension carries penalties such as fines, extended suspension periods, and is also an arrestable offense.

To avoid further actions please make contact with the Coushatta Police Department at (318) 932-4222 or visit our office located at 1211 East Carroll Street between the hours of 8:00am to 4:00.

09/23/2024

Coushatta Police Department traffic stop leads to the discovery of suspected ma*****na, and possession of suspected legend drugs.

On 09/22/2024 at approximately 0300 hours Coushatta Police Department officers made contact with a subject stopped at the intersection of East Carroll St. and Ringgold Ave.

The driver was stopped for an unusually long period of time at the stop sign. This led officers to investigate further the condition of the driver. Officer found unconscious behind the wheel Kori Mosley Jr. (B/M 27 years old of Winnfield).

During the investigation, officers discovered inside of Mosley's vehicle a bag of suspected ma*****na, and a prescription bottle with no label containing a 34 count mixed quantity of two types of suspected legend drugs: Carisoprodol and Acetaminophen
/Oxycodone Hydrochloride.

Mosley was transported, and booked into the Red River Parish Jail on charges of:

Possession of Schedule I with intent to distribute
Possession of Schedule II with intent to distribute
Possession of Schedule IV with intent to distribute

The Coushatta Police Department is continuously working diligently to keep the Town of Coushatta city streets safe and a drug free environment.

If you would like to report any suspicious activity or provide information that would assist in an investigation, contact the Coushatta Police Department at (318) 932-4222. Be advised, any information given will remain confidential.

09/12/2024

Coushatta Police Department traffic stop leads to the discovery of suspected ma*****na and a potentially dangerous g***k handgun modified to machine gun rapid fire capability.

On 09/11/2024 at approximately 2230 hours Coushatta Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation.

The driver of the vehicle was identified as Bryon Handy Jr. (B/M 23 years old of Coushatta).

While conducting the traffic stop, officers observed items in plain view and a strong odor of suspected ma*****na coming from inside of the vehicle. This led officers to believe that criminal activity was evident.

During a search of the vehicle, officers discovered a jar of suspected ma*****na, a G***k 26 semi-automatic handgun modified with a "G***k switch" conversion button to potentially become a machine gun and a fully loaded 30 round magazine. Along with these items were other drug paraphernalia.

Handy was transported, and booked into the Red River Parish Jail on charges of:

Stop signs and Yield Signs
Possession of Schedule I (over 28 grams)
Possession of Schedule I with intent to distribute
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of a Firearm in the presence of CDS
Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
Unlawful handling of Machine Gun

The Coushatta Police Department officers are working diligently to keep the Town of Coushatta city streets safe and a drug free environment.

If you would like to report any suspicious activity or provide information that would assist in an investigation, contact the Coushatta Police Department at (318) 932-4222. Be advised, any information given will remain confidential.