Alexandria LA Police

Update Regarding Thursday explosion near MacArthur Drive Alexandria Police officers received a report of an explosion at 10:04 a.m. Thursday morning at a business in the 0-99 block of MacArthur Drive. Officers arrived at the scene at 10:08... (more: facebook.com/AlexLAPD/posts/…)

APD is on scene at MacArthur Drive Service Road and Hynson Street in response to a small explosion outside the former Buds n’ Suds. Officers responded at 10:05 AM when a barrel or trash can exploded outside the empty building. No one was injured. (More: facebook.com/218257094932147…)

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at the Alexandria Police Department.

One suspect in custody in connection with the shooting yesterday on Tulane Ave. As the investigation is still ongoing, the subject’s name is not being released at this time. Further information will be forthcoming when it is available. No other suspects believed to be at large.

Informational Bulletin (12/19/2019, 1730 hrs) On Thursday, Dec. 19, at 3:50 p.m., APD officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 3600 block of Tulane Avenue. Officers arrived on scene and found one man and one woman had been shot... (More: facebook.com/218257094932147…)

Informational Bulletin On December 19, at 11:58 AM, APD officers responded to a home in the 600 block of John Thomas Street in reference to a report of a robbery. Officers arrived and contacted the complainant outside, who reported being... (more: facebook.com/AlexLAPD/posts/…)

Informational Bulletin A suspect has been charged in connection with a December 11 shooting on 16th Street. On December 16, APD detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Cashman Cage, 21, of Alexandria, for Attempted Simple Robbery. Detectives... (more:facebook.com/AlexLAPD/posts/…)

Beware of Fraudulent Contractors After the damage caused by the tornado on Monday, we want to warn the residents of Alexandria and the Cenla area to be wary of fraudulent contractors. Fraudulent contractors scam unsuspecting business and... (more: facebook.com/AlexLAPD/posts/…)

Alexandria Police officers are investigating two shooting incidents from this weekend. On Saturday, Dec. 14, at 1:05 p.m., APD officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 300 block of Williamson Street... (More: facebook.com/218257094932147…)

Traffic lights are working again at Hwy 28/ Versailles and Hwy 28/ Skye. The light at Hwy 28 and Vanderburg is still not working. If you drive through the area, use EXTREME caution, first responders and work crews are still working in the area.

Highway 28 is being opened back up, however if you can find an alternate route, please take it. Traffic lights are still not working.

There are still no serious injuries or deaths reported to APD or Rapides 911 Center. Some people are stuck in buildings due to down power lines and police, fire, utility and others are working to get them out. We are not aware of anyone being pinned or trapped in a building.

As yet there are no reported serious injuries, although some buildings have heavy damage. Highway 28 is still closed. DO NOT COME DOWN HWY 28. You will not get through.

Highway 28 is closed from Stovall Road to the WalMart in Alexandria due to the tornado. Power lines are down and no cars can get through. Find alternate routes of travel.

Suspects Charged with Vehicle Burglaries and Auto Thefts (12/13/2019, 1500 hrs) Extra burglary patrol details by Alexandria Police in response to the recent increase in vehicle burglaries in the city have led to the arrest of multiple... (More: facebook.com/218257094932147…)

Juvenile Caught After Purse Snatching (12/12/2019, 1230 hrs) On December 11, at 4:50 p.m., APD officers responded to a report of a purse snatching at the Alexandria Mall. According to the initial report, two male juveniles grabbed a woman’s... (More: facebook.com/218257094932147…)

APD is investigating a shooting that occurred at 8:30 this morning at 16th and Holly.

Missing Person - Brent Brown 23 years old, appx. 5'8", 250 lbs. Reported missing on 12/7. Last seen 11/28, may have been seen on 12/2 driving a Yukon. If you have info, contact the APD at (318) 441-6416, or after hours at (318) 449-5099. (more: facebook.com/AlexLAPD/posts/…)

Informational Bulletin (12/09/19, 1430 hrs) On December 8, APD officers responded to a local hospital to a report of a 26-year-old man who was shot. Officers contacted the victim at the hospital, who was shot while he was in his car. (more: facebook.com/AlexLAPD/posts/…)

Suspect Charged in November 30th Homicide Zvarious Mason has been charged in the November 30th shooting death of a twenty-year-old male on Louisiana Avenue. Mason was arrested on December 1st for Attempted Murder in relation to a shooting on... (more: facebook.com/AlexLAPD/posts/…)