On Monday, August 12, 2024, at approximately 9:10 AM the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 1600 block of Bringhurst Street in reference to a suspicious package. As a precautionary measures, Officers temporarily closed the surrounding roadways and secured the area. The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Department was called to assist and were able to determine that the package was not a threat. At approximately 10:20 AM, the area was reopened and there is believed to be no danger to the public.
The Alexandria Police Department would like to thank the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Department for their assistance with this incident.
This is currently an ongoing investigation.
If anyone has any information about this incident or any other type of crime in the Alexandria area, please contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at the phone number (318) 441-6416, or APD Dispatch (318) 441-6559. You may also email information to detectives at: APDDetectives@cityofalex.com.
For a cash reward, call Crime Stoppers of CenLa at (318) 443-7867. The Crime Stoppers P3 Tipster App can also be downloaded to leave tips and get a claim number for a cash reward at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile.
