Georgetown, Louisiana - In August 2023, the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations Alexandria Field Office (LSP AFO) received a complaint regarding the Chief of Police of Georgetown Police Department engaging in malfeasance.

The complaint alleged that George Hinds, a 51-year-old resident of Georgetown, Louisiana accepted a bribe during a traffic stop. After conducting an investigation, LSP AFO obtained an arrest warrant for Hinds.

On October 16, 2023, Hinds was arrested and taken to Grant Parish Sheriff's Jail on charges of malfeasance in office.

The Louisiana State Police will lead the ongoing investigation. Currently, no further information is available at this time.

To report any suspicious or criminal activity, members of the public can utilize the Louisiana State Police online reporting system by visiting www.lsp.org and selecting the Report Suspicious or Criminal Activity link.

An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.