Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office

09/05/2026

The Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested Matthew Zachary Upchurch, 41, of Ruston, on multiple felony charges involving juveniles.

Upchurch was arrested September 2nd on warrants charging him with Indecent Behavior with Juveniles, 4 counts of Aggravated Crimes Against Nature, 67 counts of Felony Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile, and Contributing to the Delinquency of Juveniles. He was also charged with Possession of Schedule III steroids and drug paraphernalia.

Upchurch is currently being held in the Lincoln Parish Detention Center.

09/01/2026

SCHOOL’S BACK IN SESSION! 🚸

Slow down. Watch for buses. Protect our kids.

🚌 Flashing lights = STOP
🐢 School zones = SLOW DOWN
👀 Eyes up, phones down

Let’s keep Lincoln Parish students safe this year! 💙

08/29/2026

THE LINCOLN PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS WARNING RESIDENTS OF A SCAM MAKING THE ROUNDS. CALLERS CLAIM TO BE FROM THE LINCOLN PARISH DETENTION CENTER, SAYING A FAMILY MEMBER HAS BEEN ARRESTED AND NEEDS BOND MONEY PAID IMMEDIATELY BY PHONE.

⚠️ THIS IS A SCAM! LPSO AND LPDC WILL NEVER CALL DEMANDING PAYMENT TO RELEASE A FAMILY MEMBER.

IF YOU GET A CALL LIKE THIS:
• DON'T SEND MONEY OR SHARE CARD/FINANCIAL INFO
• HANG UP AND CALL THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE OR DETENTION CENTER DIRECTLY TO VERIFY
• REPORT IT TO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT IF YOU'VE BEEN TARGETED

SCAMMERS RELY ON FEAR AND URGENCY — HANG UP AND VERIFY FIRST.

PLEASE SHARE, ESPECIALLY WITH ELDERLY FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO MAY BE TARGETED.

LINCOLN PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Three arrested following overnight shooting.

Ruston, LA. — August 26, 2026 — At approximately 10:30 p.m. on August 25, 2026, the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office received a report of shots fired in the area of Stable Road and Derby Drive.

Deputies responded to the area and located an individual suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was identified as Joe Cahee, a resident of the area.

During the preliminary investigation, detectives determined that Cahee and Salina Sampson were involved in a child custody exchange at the time of the incident. Sampson was accompanied by her brother and boyfriend. An altercation occurred during the exchange, at which time fi****ms were produced and multiple shots were fired. Cahee was the only individual struck by gunfire.

Cahee was transported to Northern Louisiana Medical Center for treatment and was later transported to a nearby trauma facility for continued medical care.

As the investigation progressed, detectives located and interviewed three individuals identified as DeMarco Hendricks, 23; Brian Fisher, 21; and Salina Sampson, 25.

Following interviews and further investigative efforts, all three individuals were booked into the Lincoln Parish Detention Center.

Brian Fisher was booked on:

One count of Attempted Second-Degree Murder
One count of Obstruction of Justice

DeMarco Hendricks was booked on:

Two counts of Obstruction of Justice
One count of Accessory After the Fact to Attempted Second-Degree Murder

Salina Sampson was booked on:

Two counts of Obstruction of Justice

The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Sheriff Stephen Williams stated:

“Violence involving fi****ms continues to be a serious concern in our communities, and incidents like this demonstrate the importance of having dedicated law enforcement officers who are willing to work through the night and follow every lead. The men and women of the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office worked tirelessly to identify those involved and hold them accountable. We will continue to aggressively investigate acts of violence and do everything within our authority to deter further violence and protect the citizens we serve.”

08/25/2026

Behind every uniform stands a dedicated individual committed to serving the people of Lincoln Parish. Whether responding to a call for service, assisting a student at a school or simply taking the time to listen, our deputies are here to protect, serve, and build stronger relationships throughout our community. It is an honor to serve Lincoln Parish.

08/19/2026

🎒📚 School is back in session! 📚🎒

A big THANK YOU to our dedicated School Resource Officer team here at the Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office! These deputies work every day to keep our students, teachers, and staff safe and build positive relationships within our school community.

We're proud to have this team on campus this school year — here's to a safe and successful year ahead! 💚🖤

08/17/2026

Today, we honor the memory of K-9 Boco, who was killed in the line of duty on August 17, 2018, while tracking an attempted-murder suspect near Ruston.
Boco, a six-year-old Belgian Malinois, served alongside his handler, Sergeant Kyle Luker, beginning in August 2015. During his service, he assisted in more than 100 drug cases and helped locate missing children and individuals with dementia.
Eight years later, Boco’s courage, loyalty and dedicated service remain an enduring part of the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office. He will never be forgotten.

08/13/2026

Last week, our dedicated team participated in an intensive active shooter training session. Their hard work and commitment to safety are all about ensuring your children are protected while they're at school.

Our School Resource Officers (SROs) are on the front lines every day, providing a safe and secure environment for our students. We are incredibly grateful for their bravery, dedication, and unwavering service.

Let's show our appreciation for these heroes who are always ready to protect and serve. Thank you for keeping our community safe! 👮‍♂️👮‍♀️

08/13/2026

📢 GUN RANGE CLOSED

The Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office gun range will be closed August 13, 14, and 15. Normal hours will resume on Monday, August 17, 2026.

Thank you for your patience! 🎯