Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Office

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The Morehouse Parish Sheriff’s Office is honored and grateful to have been selected as a recipient of the 2025–2026 Keep...
05/15/2026

The Morehouse Parish Sheriff’s Office is honored and grateful to have been selected as a recipient of the 2025–2026 Keep Louisiana Beautiful Trash Receptacle Grant Program made possible through funding from the State of Louisiana and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.

Through this grant, five new trash receptacles have now been installed throughout Morehouse Parish — including two at the Sheriff’s Office, one at the Morehouse Parish Jail, and two at the north and south entrances of our beautiful historic courthouse.

These receptacles are already helping keep some of our most visible public spaces cleaner while encouraging community pride and litter prevention throughout our parish.

A sincere thank you to Keep Louisiana Beautiful, the State of Louisiana, and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor for supporting communities like ours and investing in a cleaner, more beautiful Louisiana. We are proud to do our part to help keep Morehouse Parish looking its very best for our citizens and visitors alike.

Together, small improvements can make a big difference. 💙

The MPSO responded to reports of a stabbing on the morning of 5/12/2026 in the area of Holly Dr. Through the investigat...
05/12/2026

The MPSO responded to reports of a stabbing on the morning of 5/12/2026 in the area of Holly Dr. Through the investigation, deputies learned that what began as a verbal altercation progressed into a stabbing. Shalana Shynez Bryant, B/F 7/30/2000, was taken into custody and charged with Aggravated Domestic Abuse Battery with Child Endangerment. In the process of investigation, deputies located approximately 36 grams of ma*****na and drug paraphernalia consistent with distribution. Deputies obtained a search warrant and collected all evidence. Due to the injuries sustained, a warrant will be issued for Rodrequis Dewayne Ard, B/M 1/2/1985, for the charges of Possession with intent to distribute (Schedule 1) and Domestic Abuse Battery with Child Endangerment. The weapon used in the stabbing was also collected and placed into evidence.

Join us in celebrating Capt. Steve Fuller’s 50th year of public service. Capt. Fuller started in 1976 with the City of B...
05/12/2026

Join us in celebrating Capt. Steve Fuller’s 50th year of public service. Capt. Fuller started in 1976 with the City of Bastrop, retired, worked for the Louisiana Office of State Parks, retired again, and is now with the Morehouse Parish Sheriff’s Office.

On March 31, 2026, the MPSO was dispatched to Garfield St. in reference to shots being fired in the area. The arriving ...
05/08/2026

On March 31, 2026, the MPSO was dispatched to Garfield St. in reference to shots being fired in the area. The arriving deputies located a deceased individual in a vehicle parked in the roadway. Investigators were contacted and they immediately began collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses. Five arrests have been made in connection with the homicide and are as follows:

- Timmy L. Kitchen, B/M, 5-5-2004
- 1 count of 2nd Degree Murder (Felony)
- 1 count of Attempted 2nd Degree Murder (Felony)

- Jontaye Takavionlydell Wilson, B/M, 11-16-2005
- 1 count of 2nd Degree Murder (Felony)
- 1 count of Attempted 2nd Degree Murder (Felony)

- Marlin Jordan, B/M, 12/13/2008
- 1 count of accessory after the fact (Attempted 2nd Degree Murder)

- Courtney Whitaker, B/M, 11-24-1997
- 1 count of 2nd Degree Murder (Felony)
- 1 count of Attempted 2nd Degree Murder (Felony)

- Zykweem Broadway, B/M, 9-10-2008
- 1 count of Attempted 2nd Degree Murder (Felony)

Also recovered in the investigation was a G***k with a ghost switch, which makes the weapon fully automatic. A total of six guns were collected by investigators that were connected to the case, some of the photos are included.

*All Individuals Are Considered Innocent Until Proven Guilty*

This is the 5th homicide solved and cleared by arrest since the beginning of the year.

The MPSO recently received information in reference to a burglary and theft ring involving air conditioner parts and cop...
05/08/2026

The MPSO recently received information in reference to a burglary and theft ring involving air conditioner parts and copper wiring. The MPSO Investigators began collecting evidence that led to 3 arrests, with 3 more arrests pending. Those arrested include the following:

- Gary English, W/M, 1-1-1994
- 3 counts of Theft (Felony)
- 1 count of Simple Burglary (Felony)
- 1 count of Burglary and 2 counts of Criminal Conspiracy

- Jessica Rose Hindmon, W/F, 8-25-1991
- 1 count of Theft (Felony)
- 2 counts of Criminal Conspiracy (Felony)

- Troy Glynn Cameron, 5-13-1987
- 1 count of Theft (Felony)
- Criminal conspiracy (Felony)

These arrests have cleared 6 burglary cases in the city of Bastrop.

*All Subjects Are Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty*

SHERIFF TUBBS AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP TO COLLEGE-BOUND TEENSheriff Mike Tubbs announced that Cori Guice of Morehouse Parish h...
05/04/2026

SHERIFF TUBBS AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP TO COLLEGE-BOUND TEEN

Sheriff Mike Tubbs announced that Cori Guice of Morehouse Parish has been named the recipient of an academic scholarship from the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program for the 2025/2026 school year. She resides in Bastrop and has plans to attend the University of Louisiana at Monroe and pursue a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling. She is the daughter of Gary and Amanda Guice.

The Sheriffs’ Scholarship is made possible by the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Honorary Membership Program (LSHMP). Louisiana Sheriffs provide scholarships to graduating high school students from each parish where the Sheriff is an affiliate of the program.

Qualities such as academic achievement, leadership and character are considered in making selections of the Sheriffs’ scholarship recipients. The only limitations are that the applicants be permanent residents of Louisiana, scholarships be utilized in higher education within the state and students be enrolled as full-time, undergraduate students. Scholarships will be awarded in sixty-four parishes throughout the state.

Sheriff Tubbs stated “Academic awards by the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program to Louisiana students demonstrate what the LSHMP is all about. This is one of our finest accomplishments. It invests in Louisiana’s future and gives something back to our community. This would not be possible without the kind and generous support of Morehouse Parish’s Honorary Members”

The MPSO has made an arrest on the homicide case that occurred in the Eden Apartments on January 27th, 2026. Investigat...
01/29/2026

The MPSO has made an arrest on the homicide case that occurred in the Eden Apartments on January 27th, 2026. Investigators with the MPSO collected evidence that led to the arrest of Amir Dowles, 17 year old B/M, for Second Degree Murder. Dowles was booked into the MPJ where he is currently being held without bond.

01/28/2026

The MPSO responded to Eden Apartments at approximately 6:40pm on January 27th, 2026 in reference to an injured person. Upon arrival, deputies located a 73 year old black female, later identified as Ruby Lee Peterson, deceased inside her apartment. Family members were interviewed and the MPSO investigators are continuing to develop leads at this time. If you have any information that would be helpful with this case, please call 318-281-4141 or CrimeStoppers at 318-388-2274.

01/25/2026

The Morehouse Parish Sheriff’s Office civil and office personnel will be closed Monday and Tuesday. We are planning to reopen Wednesday. Please stay off the roads. They are extremely dangerous. We are responding to emergencies only due to road conditions. Please stay safe and remember to call 911 only for emergencies.

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351 S Franklin Street
Bastrop, LA
71220

Telephone

+13182811914

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