Rapides Parish Patrol Deputies responded to the 4000 block of Delia Lane in Pineville on Oct. 23 in reference to a report of a theft. Deputies gathered all necessary information for the initial report and the following day, Sheriff’s Detectives from the Tioga Substation were assigned the case as a follow up investigation.

Detectives began their investigation and the initial information indicated was there was a misappropriation of funds from an elderly victim totaling over $100,000. Detectives were quickly able to establish the suspect as Mark David Bowers, 60 of Pineville.

From their investigation, which included bank records and contracts, Detectives were able to establish sufficient probable cause and obtained an arrest warrant for Bowers for Exploitation of the Infirmed. Bowers was located, taken into custody without incident and booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center. Bowers was later released on a $1,000 bond.

Detectives say all monies have been recovered from this investigation have been returned to the victim. However, this is still an active investigation and if anyone has any further information about these crimes, they are asked to contact Detective Matt Dauzat, Criminal Investigations Division-Tioga Substation at 318-641-6005.

“ALL PERSONS ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW OR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION.”

Arrestee: Mark David Bowers, 60
4436 Delia Lane, Pineville, LA

Charges: Exploitation of the Infirmed