Press Release

Alexandria, LA for release (1/12/26) On Monday, January 12, 2026, at approximately 6:00 a.m., the Alexandria Police Department, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Police and Louisiana Probation and Parole, executed a search warrant in the 3800 block of Ellis Street. As a result of the search, investigators seized approximately $76,000 in cash, marijuana, and […]

*** Update: Suspect has been arrested ***   On Thursday, January 1, 2026, at approximately 5:50 pm, the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 2200 block of Myrtle Street in reference to a shooting that sent one person to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Alexandria Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with

On Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at approximately 1:00 am, the Alexandria Police Department arrested 19-year-old John Harrison Jr. in connection with the December 28, 2025, shooting on Gordon Avenue. Harrison was charged with one count of attempted second-degree murder and one count of attempted robbery. This is currently an ongoing investigation. If anyone has any

Alexandria, LA for release (12/29/25) UPDATE [12/29/25]: Missing Juvenile Michael Busch has been located. The Alexandria Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Michael Busch, who has been reported missing.  Michael is described as a black male, 5’5”, 140 lbs.  Michael was last seen on Saturday, December 27, 2025, in the

On Sunday, December 28, 2025, at approximately 3:35 pm, the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 100 block of Gordon Avenue in reference to a shooting.  The victim was transported to a local hospital, where they remain in critical condition. This is currently an ongoing investigation. If anyone has any information about this incident or

Alexandria, LA for release (12/23/25) On Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at approximately 12:57 am, the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 5600 block of North Bolton Avenue in reference to a single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian.  The pedestrian, 35-year-old Amanda Perry, was pronounced deceased at the scene.  No impairment is suspected; however, routine toxicology tests

Alexandria, LA for release (12/20/25) On Friday, December 19, 2025, at approximately 6:25 pm, the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 1200 block of MacArthur Drive in reference to a single-vehicle crash involving a bicyclist.  The bicyclist was attempting to cross MacArthur Drive when struck by a vehicle.  The bicyclist was transported to a local

[UPDATE] Missing Person has been found. Alexandria, LA for release (12/17/25) The Alexandria Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a missing person, 44-year-old Christi Marler Wells.  Christi is described as a white female, 5’3”, 150 lbs.  Christi was last seen on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, in the 900 block of Johnston

Alexandria, LA for release (12/15/25) On Monday, December 15, 2025, at approximately 4:20 p.m., the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 5900 block of Marthas Drive in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers learned that a 31-year-old male, identified as Avery Lewis, had been shot. Preliminary investigation indicates that Lewis jumped into a parked

Update: Homicide suspect has been arrested. Alexandria, LA for release (12/13/25) On Friday, December 12, 2025, at approximately 9:30 pm, the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 100 block of Tennessee Avenue in reference to a shooting.  32-year-old Antonio Nicols was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The Alexandria Police