Press Releases
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 - 6:42 pm
(Alexandria, Louisiana) UPDATE – On May 16, 2023, at 12:19 A.M., Alexandria Police Department patrol officers responded to 3205 MacArthur Drive, Academy Sporting Goods. Upon arrival, officers located glass breakage indicating forced entry. While searching the business, officerslocated Christopher Green, 22-year-old male of Houston, Texas, and Emmanuel Frank, 18-year-old male of Alexandria, Louisiana. Both subjects were arrested for simple burglary and booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center.Upon further investigation by Alexandria Police Detectives, Green and Frank were linked to...
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 - 8:03 am
The City of Alexandria Informs Citizens Regarding Shots Fired, Serious Violence Against Persons and (Related) Property Crime—A Frank Discussion (Alexandria, Louisiana) Over the weekend, and this year generally, youth violence has continued to claim the lives of violent- crime victims. We know youthful offenders committing offenses share some common traits. We are seeing these offenses as: (1) occurring very late at night (early morning), (2) often where youth are not lawfully present (i.e. places and times), and (3) following social media disputes (which would be largely insignificant to...
Monday, May 15, 2023 - 5:30 pm
The City of Alexandria Informs Citizens Regarding Shots Fired, Serious Violence Against Persons and (Related) Property Crime—A Frank Discussion(Alexandria, Louisiana) Over the weekend, and this year generally, youth violence has continued to claim the lives of violent- crime victims. We know youthful offenders committing offenses share some common traits. We are seeing these offenses as: (1) occurring very late at night (early morning), (2) often where youth are not lawfully present (i.e. places and times), and (3) following social media disputes (which would be largely insignificant to...
Monday, May 15, 2023 - 4:45 pm
(Alexandria, Louisiana) On Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 12:40 A.M. the Alexandria Police Department responded to a call for service to assist Acadian Ambulance with a deceased person at Dallas Avenue and Cypress Street. Upon investigation the body of a thirty-year-old white male was identified. There were no apparent signs of foul play and an autopsy is pending. The identity of the deceased cannot be released pending notification of next of kin.This is an ongoing investigation.On Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 10:39 P.M. the Alexandria Police responded to a report of someone being shot at Levin...
Saturday, May 13, 2023 - 3:46 pm
Alexandria, LA (05/11/2023) On Thursday, May 11, 2023,the Alexandria Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit made several arrests that included the arrest of 28-year-old Dontay Ross of Alexandria LA. Ross was charged with Resisting an Officer, Possession of CDS I (Marijuana) with intent, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Firearms with Drugs, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and Possession of a Firearm with an Obliterated Serial Number. This is currently an ongoing investigation. If anyone has any information about this incidentor any other type of crime in the Alexandria area,...
Saturday, May 13, 2023 - 12:43 pm
Alexandria, LA (05/13/2023) On Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 02:10 A.M. the Alexandria Police Department was dispatched to 1303 Windsor Street, Bayview Yacht Club in reference to several gunshots being fired. When officers arrived, it was learned that a 17-year-old victim had been hit by the gunfire and sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The victim was treated at a local hospital. The initial investigation yielded two arrests. Further charges and arrests are pending. Jaheim Johnson 21-year-old of Alexandria LA was arrested and charged with one count of Illegal Use of a Weapon or Dangerous...
Monday, May 8, 2023 - 5:04 pm
Please Help Us Dispose of Household Hazardous Waster Properly for a Cleaner, Safer Environment.Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 9 A.M. to 1 P.M.City Complex - 2021 Industrial Park Road, Alexandria, LA What is Household Hazardous Waste? Household hazardous waste is any product labeled: Toxic, poison, corrosive, flammable, combustible, or irritant. The health and safety of our families, neighborhoods, and environment are threatened when hazardous waste is improperly stored or disposed. Household Hazardous Waste to Bring: Aerosol Cans • Rechargeable & Alkaline Batteries • Bleach & Household...
Monday, May 1, 2023 - 7:00 pm
Mayor Roy and Chief Gremillion discuss the April 30, 2023 incident, as well as safety during Alex River Fete.
Friday, Apr 28, 2023 - 4:06 pm
Alexandria, La. (April 28, 2023) — Beginning the week of January 23, 2023, charges billed to customers returned to normal rules for payment and delinquency. RESTOR balances continued to carry forward; however, RESTOR balances did not accrue penalties or delinquencies, subject to the RESTOR assistance and payment plans for qualified customers. Charges billed on or after January 23, 2023, are subject to the normal rules for payment, penalties, delinquencies, and eventual disconnection for non-payment. Customers are reminded of the importance of paying their post-RESTOR charges on time and in...
Friday, Apr 28, 2023 - 10:55 am
Alexandria, La. (April 6, 2023) —Alexandria Utility System (“AUS”) Water Department crews successfully repaired and returned to service the 16” water main along Applewhite St. about 12:30 AM this morning. The areas bounded by Broadway Ave., Applewhite St., and Bogan St. remain under a boil advisory at this time.Due to increased water production to compensate for water lost to the leak, AUS crews began flushing main lines at daylight this morning to eliminate discolored water. Customers who are still experiencing discolored water are requested to report their complaints via the AlexConnects...