Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Office

Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Agency, Jail/Corrections Facility, and Tax & Fines Collector in Avoyelles Parish, LA

We are available 24/7 for law enforcement matters, Jail/Corrections matters, reporting crimes and emergencies. Administration, Tax/Fines Offices and Civil Office is open 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday-Friday, except for certain holidays.

PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT: 2026 LOUISIANA CORN FESTIVAL - BUNKIE, LOUISIANAJune 11th, 2026Festival Dates: Thursday, Jun...
06/11/2026

PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT: 2026 LOUISIANA CORN FESTIVAL - BUNKIE, LOUISIANA

June 11th, 2026

Festival Dates: Thursday, June 11th – Saturday, June 13th, 2026

Sheriff David L. Dauzat wants to let the public know that the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office will have deputies assigned and actively working throughout the 2026 Louisiana Corn Festival in Bunkie, Louisiana, beginning this Thursday and continuing through the weekend, at the request of the Corn Festival staff.

This annual celebration honors the importance of agriculture in our region and recognizes a local corn farmer each year. The Louisiana Corn Festival is packed with fun for all ages, including a large carnival, food booths, arts and crafts, cooking contests, a children’s parade, corn shucking and corn eating competitions, softball tournaments, and nightly live music and dancing in the streets.

The Parade will role at 10 am on Saturday morning.

Public Safety Reminder - Festival Safety Rules and Regulations:

*No hoodies
*No glass bottles
*No outside drinks
*No weapons of any kind (including guns and knives)
*No entry or exiting the fairgrounds with alcoholic beverages
*No loitering in the parking lot
*No animals allowed, except for service animals assisting sight-impaired individuals
*Clear bags only
**All individuals are subject to search upon entry by Corn Festival staff

In a joint effort to ensure the safety of all festival-goers, the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Bunkie Police Department, and the Raymond Laborde Correctional Center Tactical Response Team will be working together throughout the festival. This partnership reflects our strong commitment to protecting everyone attending this beloved community event.

For additional festival details, visit the official Corn Festival page:
https://www.facebook.com/lacornfest

Contact Information:
To report an emergency or request assistance during the event, please notify a deputy on site or contact The Avoyelles Communications Center at 911. For non-emergencies, you can reach the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Office directly at 318-253-4000.

Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Office Booking ReportJune 1st to 7th, 2026All persons are presumed innocent until proven guil...
06/10/2026

Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Office Booking Report

June 1st to 7th, 2026

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE: LA 452 DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN MARKSVILLEThe Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office shares an im...
06/07/2026

ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE: LA 452 DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN MARKSVILLE

The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office shares an important traffic advisory from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development regarding the ongoing drainage improvement project in Avoyelles Parish.

Beginning on Monday, June 8th, 2026 at 7 am, Louisiana 452 (Preston Street) will be fully closed to traffic at its intersection with Caldwell Street, located near Bernard’s Crawfish Pad in Marksville.

Construction at this specific intersection is anticipated to last for approximately four to five weeks, with the entire project scheduled for completion in July 2026, depending on weather conditions.

DETOUR INFORMATION
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has established the following designated detour routes, which will be clearly marked with official construction signage:

Eastbound Traffic: Motorists traveling east will detour west on Louisiana 452 to the intersection of Louisiana 1. From there, proceed north on Louisiana 1 to the intersection of Louisiana 1192. Turn east onto Louisiana 1192 and continue to the intersection of Louisiana 107. Proceed south on Louisiana 107 to the intersection of Louisiana 1190, and then head east on Louisiana 1190 to return to Louisiana 452.

Westbound Traffic: Motorists traveling west will detour east on Louisiana 452 to the intersection of Louisiana 1190. Proceed west on Louisiana 1190 to the intersection of Louisiana 107. Turn north onto Louisiana 107 and continue to the intersection of Louisiana 1192. From there, head west on Louisiana 1192 to the intersection of Louisiana 1. Proceed south on Louisiana 1 to return to Louisiana 452.

The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office urges all drivers to exercise extreme caution, eliminate distractions, and reduce travel speeds when approaching the detour zones. Please remain highly vigilant for construction crews, flashing signs, and heavy equipment operating near the roadway.

For real-time traffic updates and continuous road condition monitoring, motorists are encouraged to utilize the 511 Traveler Information System by dialing 511 from any telephone, visiting www.511la.org, or monitoring the official Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development digital platforms.

EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE: LOUISIANA HIGHWAY 1193 NEAR DEWEY LANEThe Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office has received an upda...
06/05/2026

EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE: LOUISIANA HIGHWAY 1193 NEAR DEWEY LANE

The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office has received an updated traffic advisory from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development regarding the active closure on Louisiana Highway 1193. Effective immediately on Friday, June 5th, 2026, at 0750 hours, all lanes in all directions are closed to through traffic near Dewey Lane.

The total closure is required for emergency road construction to replace a failing cross drain. The work site is situated near Dewey Lane, approximately 1.25 miles from the intersection of Louisiana Highway 1193 and Louisiana Highway 107.

DETOUR INFORMATION
Motorists traveling from Louisiana Highway 107 must utilize Louisiana Highway 453 as the designated alternate route to circumvent the construction zone.

PUBLIC SAFETY REMINDER
With all lanes closed in this area, motorists are urged to plan travel routes accordingly and expect delays. Please exercise extreme caution, reduce speeds when approaching detours, and remain vigilant for highway work crews and heavy equipment.

CONTACT AND LEGAL DISCLAIMER
For continuous road status updates, motorists may utilize the Way to Geaux application or visit www.511LA.org.

Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Office Booking ReportMay 25th to 31st, 2026All persons are presumed innocent until proven gui...
06/01/2026

Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Office Booking Report

May 25th to 31st, 2026

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Office Booking ReportMay 18th to 25th, 2026All persons are presumed innocent until proven gui...
05/27/2026

Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Office Booking Report

May 18th to 25th, 2026

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

🎉 Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Office Announces 2025-2026 Scholarship Winner! 🎉Sheriff David L. Dauzat is extremely proud ...
05/22/2026

🎉 Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Office Announces 2025-2026 Scholarship Winner! 🎉

Sheriff David L. Dauzat is extremely proud to announce the recipient of the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Academic Scholarship for the 2025-2026 school year, along with our two outstanding alternates!

🏆 Scholarship Winner: Carley Ducote
Hometown: Marksville (Daughter of Jetty Luneau)
High School: Graduate of LASAS
Future Plans: Attending LSU in Baton Rouge to pursue a degree in Agriculture & Extension Education.
Career Goals: Carley aspires to become a Louisiana State 4-H Agent. She wants to educate, encourage, and mentor youth in a positive environment through hands-on learning in health, science, and agriculture.

👏 First Alternate: Allison Soldani
Hometown: Moreauville (Daughter of John and Christine Moreau Soldani)
High School: Graduate of Avoyelles High School
Future Plans: Attending LSUA to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. She plans to return to Avoyelles Parish to open her own business!

👏 Second Alternate: Kate Rozas
Hometown: Cottonport (Daughter of Jacob and Michelle Gauthier Rozas)
High School: Graduate of LASAS
Future Plans: Attending LSUA to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, with goals of becoming a dental hygienist!

About the Scholarship Program The Sheriffs’ Scholarship is made possible by the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Honorary Membership Program (LSHMP). The program provides a $1,000.00 scholarship to graduating high school students from each parish in the state.

"This award recognizes a student in Avoyelles parish who has shown remarkable dedication to academic excellence. It’s one of the finest accomplishments to invest back to the community by awarding outstanding students a scholarship award to help pursue their dreams." - Sheriff David L. Dauzat

Please join us in congratulating Carley, Allison, and Kate on their incredible academic achievements and bright futures!

HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSURE - AVOYELLES PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICESheriff David L. Dauzat and the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Off...
05/22/2026

HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSURE - AVOYELLES PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Sheriff David L. Dauzat and the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office wish to inform the public that our administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. Normal administrative operations and business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026.

Memorial Day is a solemn time to honor and remember the brave men and women of our armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation's freedom. As you spend time with family and friends this holiday weekend, we urge everyone to celebrate responsibly.

Please remember that while our administrative offices are closed, law enforcement operations never stop. Our patrol deputies and The Avoyelles Communications Center remain fully staffed and operational 24 hours a day to serve and protect our parish.

In the event of an emergency, always dial 911. For non-emergency assistance please contact The Avoyelles Communications Center at 318-253-4000.

Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Office Booking ReportMay 11th to 17th, 2026All persons are presumed innocent until proven gui...
05/18/2026

Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Office Booking Report

May 11th to 17th, 2026

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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675 Government Street
Marksville, LA
71351

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Wednesday 8am - 4pm
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