Alexandria, LA for release (10/21/25)
On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at approximately 6:58 PM, the Alexandria Police Department responded to the Purple Heart Bridge in reference to an individual who jumped into the Red River and then swam to shore. This individual was transported to a local hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
The Alexandria Police Department would like to thank the Alexandria Fire Department for their assistance with this incident.
This is currently an ongoing investigation.
If anyone has any information about this incident or any other type of crime in the Alexandria area, please contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at the phone number (318) 441-6416, or APD Dispatch (318) 441-6559. You may also email information to detectives at: [email protected].
For a cash reward, call Crime Stoppers of CenLa at (318) 443-7867. The Crime Stoppers P3 Tipster App can also be downloaded to leave tips and get a claim number for a cash reward at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile.
