Freeze Watch: Freeze Watch issued March 15 at 6:47PM CDT until March 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA Read More
Wind Advisory: Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 6:47PM CDT until March 16 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA Read More
Wind Advisory: Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 6:47PM CDT until March 16 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA Read More
Tornado Watch: Tornado Watch issued March 15 at 6:38PM CDT until March 16 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA Read More
Red Flag Warning: Red Flag Warning issued March 15 at 11:58AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA Read More

Suspect in Louisiana Arrested by Street Crimes Unit in Connection with Drug and Firearms Charges in Alexandria

By Calcasieu Staff

Published May 15, 2023

Suspect in Louisiana Arrested by Street Crimes Unit in Connection with Drug and Firearms Charges in Alexandria

Alexandria, Louisiana – A suspect in Louisiana was arrested by the Street Crimes Unit in connection with drug and firearms charges in Alexandria.

The Alexandria Police Department (APD) revealed on May 13, 2023, that on May 11, the APD Street Crimes Unit made multiple arrests, including the arrest of 28-year-old Dontay Ross of Alexandria, Louisiana.

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.

Alexandria Police indicated that this is an ongoing investigation.

Authorities are asking that anyone with information on this or any other type of crime in the Alexandria area contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at (318) 441-6416, or APD Dispatch at (318) 441-6559.

Authorities also indicated that those with information can call Crime Stoppers of Cenla at (318) 443-7867 for a cash reward. The Crime Stoppers P3 Tipster App, which can be downloaded at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile/, can also be used to leave tips and receive a claim number for a monetary reward.

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.

Sulphur Drivers Advised Of March 16-20 Lane Closures At Beglis Pkwy Intersection

SULPHUR, LA. — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, or DOTD, said alternating lane closures are scheduled to begin Monday, March 16, 2026, at the intersection of E Burton Street and North Beglis Parkway in Sulphur as crews perform milling and...

read more

Westlake Lane Closures Planned On La. 378 Near I-10 South Service Road March 17-19

Westlake, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced overnight left lane closures on La. 378, also known as Sampson Street, in Westlake from 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2026, through 5 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026. According to...

read more