Former Louisiana Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested for Malfeasance, Injuring Public Records
Published May 14, 2022
Former Louisiana Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested for Malfeasance, Injuring Public Records
Louisiana – On May 13, 2022, Louisiana State Police reported that on Thursday, April 28, 2022, the Red River Parish Sheriff’s Office (RRPSO) requested the LSP Bureau of Investigations Bossier Field Office (LSP/BFO) to investigate an allegation that an on-duty deputy was involved in a hit-and-run crash while driving a marked RRPSO patrol unit. The accident happened on US Highway 71 near the intersection with US Highway 84. Melvin Reliford, 29, of Coushatta, was identified as the deputy.
The crash happened as reported, according to the investigation. Reliford was arrested after a warrant was issued and approved. Reliford turned himself in and was booked into the Red River Parish Jail earlier today on one count of Malfeasance in Office and one count of Injuring Public Records.
The lead investigating agency will be LSP/BFO. The investigation is still open and ongoing. At this time, no additional information is available.
The public can also use the Louisiana State Police online reporting system, which includes a convenient and secure reporting form that is submitted to the appropriate investigators. Citizens can obtain the form by going to www.lsp.org and clicking on the Suspicious Activity link.
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