Press Release

On June 18, 2026, at approximately 11:41 p.m., the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 4000 block of Lakeside Drive at the Sanctuary Apartments in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is currently being treated for critical […]

The Alexandria Police Department has arrested a suspect in connection with a drive-by shooting that occurred earlier this month. On June 17, 2026, Alexandria Police Department detectives arrested 25-year-old Henry Nelson III for his alleged involvement in the incident. Nelson has been charged with three counts of Attempted Second-Degree Murder. The charges stem from an

Alexandria, LA, for release (6/16/26) On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at approximately 11:00 AM, the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 1900 block of Kelly Street in reference to a shooting. Responding officers located a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Officers

Alexandria, LA, for release (6/15/26) On Sunday, June 14, 2026, the Alexandria Police Department arrested 29-year-old Taylor Weatherspoon in connection with the homicide reported in the 2400 block of Cummins Street on June 8, 2026. Weatherspoon is charged with one count of second-degree murder. The Alexandria Police Department would like to thank the Louisiana State

Alexandria, LA, for release (6/9/26)   On June 9, 2026, at approximately 12:45 p.m., officers with the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 2600 block of South MacArthur Drive in reference to two small children being left unattended inside a vehicle.  Upon arrival, officers located the vehicle and found two young children, ages two and three, inside. Due to

Alexandria, LA, for release (6/8/26)   On Monday, June 8, 2026, at approximately 7:30 AM, the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 2400 block of Cummins Street in reference to an individual found deceased.  The investigation has been ruled a homicide.  The decedent has been identified as 35-year-old Marlow Trottie.   This is currently an ongoing investigation.   If anyone has any information

Alexandria, LA, for release (6/3/26)   On June 3, 2026, at approximately 1:05 a.m., the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 3800 block of 3rd Street in reference to a shooting.  Upon arrival, officers learned that one individual had sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.  While officers

Alexandria, LA, for release (6/1/26) The Alexandria Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a missing juvenile, 15-year-old Taylor Pruitt.  Taylor is described as a white male, 5’7”, 115 lbs.  Taylor was last seen in the 4900 block of West Garden Boulevard. See the attached photograph. This is currently an ongoing investigation.

Alexandria, LA, for release (5/18/26) On April 25, 2026, the Alexandria Police Department opened an investigation regarding inappropriate relations involving two juveniles with adults. During the course of the investigation, multiple arrests were made. On May 12, 2026, 37-year-old Antonio Christian was arrested and charged with second-degree rape, indecent behavior with a juvenile, false imprisonment,

On Sunday, May 10, 2026, the Alexandria Police Department arrested 25-year-old Cartavis Austin in connection with the investigation into the tragic shooting death reported on May 9, 2026, in the 3000 block of Houston Street. Austin, the father of the four-year-old child, was charged with one count of felon in possession of a firearm and