Coincidence? Heat wave, lots of arrests this week, two million-dollar bails set

Arrests are accusations, not convictions.

Aug. 19

Darqurius Benjamin, 26, Alexandria – two counts producing manufacturing distributing CDS, three counts use of CDS in presence of minors, two counts illegal carry firearm with drugs, illegal possession of stolen firearms, two counts contempt of court, $104,000 bail;

Rodolfo Fernandez, 38, Ball – OWI fourth offense, obstructing public passages, ignition interlock devices required for certain offenders, $600 bail;

Kevin Bernard Hall, 48, Alexandria – two counts producing manufacturing distributing marijuana/counterfeit substances, three counts possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, three counts illegal carry firearm with drugs, illegal possession of stolen firearms, three counts use of CDS in presence of minors, $1,500 bail;

Sherterroca Ladrelle Henderson, 49, Alexandria – aggravated burglary, possession of drug paraphernalia, $500 bail;

Royal Damane Osteen, 25, Alexandria – two counts producing manufacturing distributing marijuana, two counts illegal carry firearm with drugs, illegal possession of stolen firearms, three counts use of CDS in presence of minors, $1,500 bail;

Royricus Joeletreaux Osteen, 28, Alexandria — two counts producing manufacturing distributing marijuana, two counts illegal carry firearm with drugs, illegal possession of stolen firearms, three counts use of CDS in presence of minors, two counts possession of firearm by convicted felon, $1,500 bail;

Quazeric Reed, 32, Bunkie — two counts producing manufacturing distributing marijuana, two counts illegal carry firearm with drugs, illegal possession of stolen firearms, three counts use of CDS in presence of minors, $1,500 bail;

Trivonta William Smoot, 25, Cottonport — two counts producing manufacturing distributing marijuana, two counts illegal carry firearm with drugs, illegal possession of stolen firearms, three counts use of CDS in presence of minors, $1,500 bail.

Aug. 18

James Allen Andrews, 32, Boyce – home invasion, two counts resisting an officer, $21,000 bail;

Michael Steven Cantrell, 33, Boyce – possession of CDS, paraphernalia, $500 bail;

Demarcus Maurice Davis, 35, Alexandria – possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, failure to appear, riding bicycles not astride, resisting an officer, parole violations, $21,600 bail;

Shannon Leigh Doyle, 52, Deville – possession of firearm by convicted felon, possession of CDS, probation violation, no bail data;

Jayron Drummer, 23, Pineville – possession of weapon by convicted felon, parole violations, tail lamps red light, $25,100 bail;

Thomas Lewis Jennins, 47, Monroe – 33 counts cyberstalking via email, four counts intimidation nonconsensual disclosure of a private image, no bail data;

Jermaine Anthony Johnson, 41, Pineville – domestic abuse battery strangulation, two counts contempt of court, $500 bail;

Quanterious T. Johnson, 19, Alexandria – manufacture transfer possession of machine guns, two counts illegal possession of a stolen firearm, $200,000 bail;

Jarvis Yricka Mitchell, 46, Cheneyville – producing manufacturing distributing CDS, driver’s license required, traffic light yellow treated as caution, obstruction of driver’s view, $300 bail;

Kenneth J. Morris, 19, Alexandria – concealed negligent carry handgun, illegal use of weapons, no bail data;

Eli Price, 47, Jonesville – domestic abuse battery pregnant, domestic abuse battery strangulation, $40,000 bail;

Dylan Joseph Tucker, 18, Elmer – obstruction of justice, contributing to delinquency of juveniles, criminal trespass, criminal damage to property, criminal conspiracy, $21,000 bail;

Hunter Gage Ware, 18, Glenmora – criminal conspiracy, criminal damage to property, criminal trespass, $500 bail;

Terrance Trevell Wilson, 38, Boyce – indecent behavior with juveniles, no bail data;

Jessica J. Wise, 45, Deville – five counts forgery, three counts contempt of court, parole violations, $33,000 bail.

Aug. 17

Luther Durwood Birch, 37, Alexandria – third degree rape, $50,000 bail;

Austin Rayshun Byrd, 30, Alexandria – unauthorized entry of inhabited dwelling, flight from an officer, car jacking, domestic abuse battery with child present, domestic abuse battery, two counts contempt of court, parole violations, $72,000 bail;

Tijah D. Foster, 21, Alexandria – second degree murder, $1 million bail;

Jerrinika Laynette Latchie, 26, Pineville – 15 counts contempt of court, $66,000 bail;

Taylor Lemoine, 33, Deville – OWI first offense, $1,000 bail;

Rkeizmond Miles, 22, Alexandria – simple arson, simple assault, domestic abuse battery with child present, seven counts Louisiana fugitive, unauthorized entry into inhabited dwelling, resisting an officer probation violation, $22,000 bail;

Shelton Ray Morris Jr., 49, Lecompte – simple burglary, criminal trespass, $10,500 bail;

Jayden Matthew Prudhomme, 17, Otis – criminal conspiracy, criminal damage to property, criminal trespass, obstruction of justice, $20,500 bail;

Zachary Ethan Shiler, 20, Pineville – three counts attempted first degree murder, criminal conspiracy (charges dated for April 27, 2026), $2,050,000 bail;

Xavier Jacoby Walker, 21, Pineville – illegal use of weapons, concealed negligent carry handgun, $100,500 bail;

Jalynn Marquis Wayford, 22, Alexandria – illegal use of weapons, concealed negligent carry handgun, $100,500 bail;

Braydyn Zane Williams, 17, Alexandria – first degree rape, $100,000 bail;

J’Marion Williams, 22, Alexandria – illegal use of weapons, concealed negligent carry handgun, $100,500 bail.

Aug. 16

Bobby Dale Ambrose Jr., 37, Boyce – possession of CDS, headlamps required, possession of paraphernalia, driving under suspension, theft, $12,200 bail;

Preston Dale Gilbert, 46, Boyce – cruelty to juveniles, $1,000 bail;

Jordan Terrell Hills, 25, Alexandria – criminal conspiracy, two counts producing manufacturing distributing CDS, illegal carry firearm with drugs, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, four counts contempt of court, $42,000 bail;

Charles Love, 31, Pineville – domestic abuse battery with child present, two counts domestic abuse battery, $15,000 bail;

Jaylen Lucas, 25, Alexandria – producing manufacturing distributing CDS, criminal conspiracy, driving under suspension, display of temporary registration plates, $26,200 bail;

Lonnie Verdell Papayanis, 33, Alexandria – 14 counts contempt of court, $28,000 bail.