Press Release

Alexandria, LA, for release (2/10/26) The Alexandria Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 56-year-old Shone Long, who has been reported missing.  Shone is described as a black male, 5’9”, 175 lbs.  Shone was last seen on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in the 3400 block of Baldwin Avenue. This is currently an […]

UPDATE [2/10/26]: Missing Juvenile Austin Bailey has been located. Alexandria, LA, for release (2/10/26) The Alexandria Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a missing juvenile, 17-year-old Austin Bailey.  Austin is described as a white male, 5’8”, 198 lbs.  Austin was last seen in the 3700 block of Prescott Road, wearing a

Alexandria, LA for release (1/15/26) On Thursday, January 15, 2026, at approximately 8:50 am, the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 1100 block of Magnolia Street in reference to the discovery of a dead body.  The Alexandria Police Department arrested 33-year-old Areon Jones in connection with this homicide.  Jones is charged with one count of

Alexandria, LA for release (1/15/26) On Wednesday, January 14, 2025, at approximately 10:00 PM, the Alexandria Police Department conducted a routine traffic stop in the 1800 block of Kelly Street that resulted in the arrest of 38-year-old Cortez Dotson for multiple drug and weapon violations.  Dotson was charged with three counts of possession of CDS

UPDATE[1/21/26]: Jason Emigh has been located. The Alexandria Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with locating 25-year-old Jason Charles Emigh, who has been reported missing. Emigh is described as a white male, 6’0”, 180 lbs. Emigh was last seen in the 3700 block of 14th Street on December 17, 2025. Please see the

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