Sulphur, Louisiana – A breakthrough has been made in the Sulphur Police Department’s investigation into the homicide on Pipers Lane that occurred on October 27, 2024. Three arrests have been made in connection with the case, which claimed the life of Tasha Almanza.
According to the Sulphur Police Department, a juvenile allegedly went to the residence on Pipers Lane on the night of the incident, where they began shooting at Almanza through the front door. Almanza succumbed to her injuries, and the juvenile fled the scene. The juvenile later met up with another juvenile and Jonathan M. Vincent, who allegedly assisted in trying to dispose of evidence of the crime.
The first juvenile was arrested and charged with 2nd degree murder, a crime that involves the intentional killing of another person without premeditation. The second juvenile was arrested and charged with obstruction of justice, which means interfering with a law enforcement investigation, as well as accessories after the fact to 2nd degree murder and illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile. Jonathan Vincent, a white male from Sulphur, was also arrested and charged with obstruction of justice and accessories after the fact to 2nd degree murder.
Both juveniles were booked into the Calcasieu Parish Juvenile Detention Center, while Vincent was booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center. The Sulphur Police Department has thanked several agencies for their assistance in the investigation, including the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Ward 4 Marshal’s Office, the Calcasieu Parish Coroner’s Office, and the Southwest Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory.
The public has also been thanked for their assistance in the investigation. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Sulphur Police Detective Fontenot at 337-527-4590.
In Louisiana, 2nd degree murder is punishable by life imprisonment at hard labor, without the benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence. Obstruction of justice and accessories after the fact to 2nd degree murder are also serious crimes that carry significant penalties.
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.