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UPDATE [4/3/26] All lanes are now opening. Alexandria, LA (4/3/2026) The Alexandria Police Department is currently responding to a two-vehicle crash involving a commercial 18-wheeler on I-49 southbound at the Broadway exit. At this time, all southbound traffic on I-49 is being diverted onto the Broadway exit. The roadway is expected to remain closed for […]

Alexandria, LA, for release (4/1/26) On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at approximately 11:00 AM, the Alexandria Police Department took 45-year-old Julius Layfield into custody in reference to his involvement in the fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, on Eddie Williams Avenue.  Layfield is charged with one count of vehicular homicide, one

Alexandria, LA, for release (4/1/26) On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at approximately 11:11 hours, the Alexandria Police Department responded to a hit-and-run crash involving pedestrians on Eddie Williams Avenue near the intersection of Tulane Avenue. Upon arrival, officers learned that two pedestrians, a 16-year-old male and a 16-year-old female, were standing on the right side

[UPDATE 3-23-26] Missing Juvenile Navaeh Guidry has been located. Alexandria, LA, for release (3/23/26) The Alexandria Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a missing juvenile, 16-year-old Navaeh Guidry.  Navaeh is described as a black female, 5’3”, 130 lbs.  Navaeh was last seen in the 900 block of Murray Street. See the

Alexandria, LA, for release (3/21/26) On Friday, March 20, 2026, at approximately 3:50 PM, the Alexandria Police Department responded to a local hospital in reference to a shooting that occurred in the 2700 block of 9th Street.  One person sustained gunshot wounds and was treated for their injuries. A few hours later, the Alexandria Police

UPDATE: [3-16-26] The missing juvenile has been located. Alexandria, LA, for release (3/16/26) The Alexandria Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a 14-year-old missing juvenile, Rae’Jhaun Harrison.  Rae’Jhaun is described as a black male, 5’7”, 140 lbs.  Rae’Jhaun was last seen in the area of Prospect Street two days ago. See

Alexandria, LA, for release (3/13/26) On Sunday, March 8, 2026, the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 6100 block of North Bolton Avenue in reference to an unresponsive four-year-old child.  The child was transported to a local hospital, where the child passed away. In the following days, a forensic autopsy was conducted on the child,

Alexandria, LA, for release (3/12/26) On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at approximately 8:30 PM, the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 5100 block of Masonic Drive in reference to a single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian.  The pedestrian, 43-year-old Rachel Tate, was transported to a local hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries.  At this time,

Alexandria, LA, for release (3/11/26) The Alexandria Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with locating 21-year-old Dequayvieon Carter and 18-year-old Frank Carter Jr., who are wanted in connection with the Monday, March 9, 2026, shooting in the 3900 block of MacArthur Drive.  The Alexandria Police Department has active warrants for four counts of

Alexandria, LA, for release (3/10/26) On Monday, March 9, 2026, at approximately 7:27 pm, the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 3900 block of MacArthur Drive in reference to a shooting.  One individual suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital. This is currently an ongoing investigation.  If anyone has any information about