Louisiana Murder Suspect Captured in Beauregard Parish with Help From Multiple Agencies
Published January 06, 2023
Louisiana Murder Suspect Captured in Beauregard Parish with Help From Multiple Agencies
A Louisiana man suspected of murder has been apprehended in Beauregard Parish with the help of multiple agencies.
The Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office reported that at approximately 8:00 am on January 5, 2023, Hank Windham was located on George Windham Road. and placed under arrest for one count of 2nd-degree murder.
The Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office thanked all agencies that assisted in this matter, including the Louisiana State Police, FBI, Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office, DeRidder Police Department, and DeRidder Fire Department.
The investigation is ongoing at this time.
An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. A person is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
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