Press Release

On Saturday, May 9, 2026, at approximately 10:48 p.m., the Alexandria Police Department responded to a local hospital in reference to a four-year-old child who had died from an apparent gunshot wound. Through the investigation, detectives learned the incident occurred in the 3000 block of Houston Street following a birthday party. Investigators determined that two […]

Alexandria, LA, for release (5/3/26) On Sunday, May 3, 2026, at approximately 10:45 AM, the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 3500 block of Queens Court in reference to a shooting. Responding officers quickly located both the victim and suspect. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at a local hospital. The suspect, 60-year-old

Alexandria, LA, for release (4/27/26) On Monday, April 27, 2026, at approximately 10:30 AM, the Alexandria Police Department was notified by Union Pacific Railroad of an incident involving a train and a pedestrian on the railroad tracks approximately one-half mile from Airbase Road. Officers responded to the scene and confirmed that a pedestrian had been

Alexandria, LA, for release (4/23/26) On April 23, 2026, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the Alexandria Police Department made four arrests in connection with an ongoing weapons violation investigation. During the course of the investigation, three illegal firearms were seized. The following individuals were arrested: Dolmoine Gold, 24, was arrested for possession of a firearm by

Alexandria, LA, for release (4/19/26) On Saturday, April 18, 2026, at approximately 6:00 PM, the Alexandria Police Department responded to N. 13th Street and Shirland Avenue in reference to a shooting that sent one person to a local hospital with critical injuries.   The Alexandria Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance.  Anyone with

Alexandria, LA, for release (4/16/26) On April 16, 2026, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 1800 block of Harvard Street in reference to a domestic-related incident. Through the course of the investigation, officers learned that a boyfriend, later identified as 30-year-old Austin Byrd, committed a battery and stole a blue

Alexandria, LA, for release (4/16/26) On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at approximately 1:00 PM, the Alexandria Police Department responded to Interstate 49 in reference to a body discovered underneath the overpass near Broadway Avenue.  The body has been identified as 27-year-old Plaze Ceasar of Alexandria, LA.  At this time, no foul play is suspected. A

On Saturday, April 11, 2026, at approximately 11:45 AM, the Alexandria Police Department responded to a stabbing in the 2500 block of Monroe Street that sent one person to a local hospital with moderate injuries.   The Alexandria Police Department has identified the suspect in this case as 33-year-old Christopher Farris. Farris has an active

The Alexandria Police Department is asking the public for assistance with locating 15-year-old Erica Richard, who has been reported missing. Erica is described as a black female, 5’4”, 115 lbs. Erica was last seen in the area of Texas Avenue and Jackson Street. See the attached photograph. This is currently an ongoing investigation. If anyone

ALEXANDRIA, LA — Following a comprehensive joint investigation conducted by the Alexandria Police Department and the Alexandria Fire Department, the City of Alexandria is providing a final update regarding the tragic passing of Za’Niyah Boyd. At this time, after the review of physical evidence, forensic analysis, and witness statements, investigators officially ruled out foul play. The