Alexandria, LA for release (9/3/25)
On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., the Alexandria Police officers followed up on a call in the 5800 block of Starling Circle.
As a result of the investigation, officers arrested 24-year-old Martavius Lee. Lee was charged with:
· Aggravated Assault with a Firearm
· Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana 2 ½ lbs or more
· Three Counts of Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of Drugs
During the arrest, officers also seized three firearms and approximately $17,212 in cash.
Chief Chad Gremillion stated:
“Every time we take guns and drugs off the streets, we’re making Alexandria a safer place for our families. This arrest is a clear example of the dedication our officers show each day in confronting dangerous situations head-on. We will continue to stand firm against those who choose to bring violence and illegal drugs into our community.”
The Alexandria Police Department remains committed to protecting the citizens of Alexandria and asks anyone with information on criminal activity to contact APD or Crime Stoppers. This is currently an ongoing investigation, and we urge anyone who has information about Bell to contact us.
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: [email protected].
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.
