The suspect that was taken into custody yesterday involved in the pursuit and alleged death of former Sheriff William Earl Hilton has been identified Ladonna Delrie, 53 of Pollock.

Delrie was booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center on March 23, 2026 at 7:46 PM.  Delrie was booked for criminal damage to property, simple burglary, 1st degree murder and flight from an officer.

According to the initial information, Sheriff Hilton returned to his residence and observed the suspect exiting his residence.  When he attempted to contact the suspect, she ran him over causing severe life threatening injuries that he succumbed to later that day.

Sheriff’s Detectives say this is still a very active, ongoing investigation.  If anyone has any information on this investigation, please contact the RPSO Criminal Investigations Division at 318-473-6727, RPSO Main Office at 318-473-6700 or Crime Stoppers at 318-443-7867.

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