Crime of the Week
If you have any information about these crimes or any person(s) involved, you are urged to call Crime Stoppers at 255-1111 or submit a Web Tip . You do not have to give your name. CRIME STOPPERS will pay a cash reward of up to $2000 and you can remain anonymous.
Double Homicide
December 30, 2023
The Ruston Police Department responded to Park Ridge Estates on 12/30/23 at approximately 0004 hours regarding a shots fired complaint. When the initial officers arrived on scene, they located a black male subject lying in the parking lot. The victim had sustained what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the back of his head. While officers were securing the scene and attempting to render aid to the victim, another victim who had sustained a gunshot wound to the head was located in a parked pickup truck near the first victim. The truck was idling, and the headlights were on.
Both victims were transported to Northern Louisiana Medical Center by Ruston Ambulance Service. Each victim was later transported by helicopter to LSUS in Shreveport. Both victims eventually succumbed to their injuries,
The Ruston Police Department is asking for assistance in identifying the person or persons involved in this homicide. Please call this agency direct at 318-255-4141 or Crime Stoppers at 318-255-1111.
Vehicle Burglaries
February 03, 2020
ShepherdCreekvideo.mp4
The Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office needs your help in identifying the subjects in this video. During the early morning hours of February 3rd these individuals were walking the streets of the Shepherd Creek neighborhood burglarizing vehicles. If you recognize these individuals or have any information regarding these crimes, please contact the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office at (318)251-5111 or Ruston/Lincoln Crime Stoppers at (318)255-1111. You can also submit a tip online at www.rustonlincolncrimestoppers.com.
Pedestrian Accident
June 11, 2019
STATUS: OPEN
Shooting on Dark Street
August 17, 2017
STATUS: SOLVED
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As a result of the continuing investigation into this incident, detectives with the Ruston Police Department applied for and were granted arrest warrants charging Stacy Vincent Santemore, Jr. and Alfred F. Johnson with Attempted Second Degree Murder. These subjects are originally from the New Orleans and Gretna areas, but have ties to the Rustion and Grambling (GSU) areas. Both should be considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached. If anyone knows the whereabouts of Stacy Vincent Santemore, Jr. or Alfred F. Johnson, they are asked to call the Ruston Police Department at 318-255-4141, their local law enforcement agency, or dial 911.
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On August 17, 2017 Officers from the Ruston Police Department responded to the Dark Street area in Ruston regarding a shooting. Upon arrival officer located one victim who was suffering gunshot wounds to the head and abdomen. The victim was transported to the Norther Louisiana Medical Center Emergency Room and later transferred to a Shreveport area hospital where he was to undergo surgery. The investigation into this crime is ongoing by the Ruston Police Department Criminal Investigative Division.
Ruston/Lincoln Crime Stoppers is offering a CASH REWARD up to $2,000.00 for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of any suspect(s) in this or any other felony crime.
Theft of iPhone
July 13, 2017
The Ruston Police Department needs your help identifying this subject. On July 13th at approximately 3PM he picked up an iPhone from the counter at Newk`s Eatery at 301 South Vienna; Ruston. This subject was described as a black male approximately 50-55 years old, dark skinned, with some grey hair and light facial hair. He is approximately 5`7" and weighs about 170-180 pounds.
Ruston/Lincoln Crime Stoppers is offering a CASH REWARD up to $2,000.00 for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of any suspect(s) in this or any other felony crime.
Nighttime Neighborhood Vehicle Burglaries
May 19, 2017
STATUS: SOLVEDDuring the months of March, April and May 2017, multiple nighttime vehicle burglaries have been committed in several neighborhoods and subdivisions in Lincoln Parish. The suspect(s) have entered numerous unlocked vehicles and have stolen property from within many of these vehicles, including firearms, currency and other personal items.
If you have any information regarding this crime or any other felony crime please contact Ruston Lincoln Crime Stoppers at 255-1111 or submit a web tip online at www.rustonlincolncrimestoppers.com
Ruston/Lincoln Crime Stoppers is offering a CASH REWARD up to $2,000.00 for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of any suspect(s) in this or any other felony crime.
Skeletal remains of dogs located
February 15, 2017
STATUS: CLOSEDThe remains of multiple dogs were discovered today by construction workers while working on a drainage project off Moore`s Dairy Road in south Lincoln Parish. The skeletal remains were discovered when a nearby beaver pond was drained. The preliminary investigation leads law enforcement to believe the dogs are victims of illegal dog fighting. Dogfighting is a felony crime in Louisiana.
If you have information about the demise of these animals or any information relative to dogfighting please submit a tip.
Ruston/Lincoln Crime Stoppers is offering a CASH REWARD up to $2,000 for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of any suspect(s) in this or any other felony crime.
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