DeQuincy Police Department

09/01/2026

Stay safe out there! Remember to slow down, turn on your headlights, and keep a safe distance from other vehicles. Your safety is the top priority!

08/26/2026

We're proud to see our Chief Annajo Haynes featured in this week's DeQuincy News!

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08/26/2026

DeQuincy Police Beat-August
There are no crimes to report this week and that is a good thing. Recent burglaries were solved and warrants were obtained for car burglaries. A warrant was obtained for the burglary of one of our local businesses and that subject is being held at the Calcasieu jail on several charges.
Major’s notes: Don’t get caught up in the Arrest Warrant Scam whereby victims receive a phone call stating a warrant has been issued for their arrest due to failure to pay a ticket or appear for jury duty. Then the caller, who claims to be an officer with a law enforcement agency, instructs the victim to provide a prepaid card to void the warrant and arrest. It is most always that the scammers request a prepaid card to void the warrant and arrest.
On a personal note, my tour of duty is quickly coming to an end. It has been my honor as a first responder for 63 years to serve our nation. However, all things must have an ending. I have been blessed to have had the opportunity in serving around the globe and participating in a thousand adventures and meeting many various types of people. I even had the opportunity of meeting four kings and having one of them hug me for my service. But what I really am looking forward to is meeting the real King. Be safe/wise.
Major Jerry Bell

08/20/2026

Due to the current dry conditions and lack of potential rainfall in the forecast, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury has issued a burn ban for all of Calcasieu Parish, effective immediately. For more: calcasieu.gov/news

08/17/2026

Major’s Notes: Hurricane season begins June 1 and ends 30 November which means we are in the middle of Hurricane season. Presently there are no tropical cyclones in the Atlantic but lots of activity in the Pacific which does not involve us. However, there are some tropical waves off the coast of West Africa. The Coast of West Africa is a major birthplace of Atlantic hurricanes. When you see tropical waves moving westward from that coast, into the warm Atlantic, they can intensify and become tropical storms. That gives the US plenty of time to get prepared.it is always best to have a hurricane plan. Our DeQuincy preparedness team is ready should we get one this season. Our leadership has been thru numerous hurricanes and know what must be done. Be safe/wise.

08/10/2026

As the first day of school quickly approaches, we wanted to remind parents of a simple safety tip when posting that back-to-school photo.
While we know these photos are fun to take and look back on for memories, keeping your child's personal information at a minimum is important.
By sharing your child's school, grade, teacher, interests, etc. you are giving predators unique information about your child and where they can find them.
Don't Post:
❌ Teacher Name
❌ School Name
❌ Interests
❌ Age
❌ Weight
❌ Height

08/06/2026

The first day of school is just one week away! Let's help our students and staff have a great start and keep them safe!

08/05/2026

If you see Major Jerry Bell this week..
Wish him HAPPY BIRTHDAY WEEK!
🥳🎉🎊🥳🎉🎊🥳🎉🎊🥳🎉🥳🎉
Major, 81 looks good on you! You are an amazing public servant, writer and friend to DeQuincy!!

08/05/2026

Major’s Notes: No major crimes reported over the weekend. DeQuincy remains in a very slow crime period. Thus far, we have dodged another hurricane .Tropical cyclone activity is not expected during the next seven days. We will have to hope that we can get thru without a hurricane until the end of the hurricane season. Be safe/wise.