CenLa Crime Stoppers Police Releases

09/17/2026

WANTED : CASH REWARD

For a CASH REWARD contact Crime Stoppers at the National Call Center hotline or use the online P3 app.

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08/19/2026

For a CASH REWARD contact Crime Stoppers at the National Call Center hotline or use the online P3 app.

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08/18/2026

CASH REWARD

08/18/2026

WANTED IN RELATION TO MURDER WITH CASH REWARD

The Alexandria Police Department has arrested five individuals and is searching for three others in connection with the August 13, 2026, homicide of 20-year-old Patrick Battles III.

On Thursday, August 13, at approximately 10:50 p.m., officers responded to a local hospital regarding a gunshot victim. Battles succumbed to his injuries, and investigators later determined the shooting occurred in the 3700 block of 3rd Street.

ARRESTED:
*Tyler Wi******er, 20 — Arrested Friday, August 14, and charged with illegal use of a weapon and negligent carrying of a weapon.

*Tijah Foster, 21 — Arrested Monday, August 17, and charged with second-degree murder.

*Xavier Walker, 21 — Arrested Monday, August 17, and charged with illegal use of a weapon and negligent carrying of a weapon.

*Jamarion Williams, 22 — Arrested Monday, August 17, and charged with illegal use of a weapon and negligent carrying of a weapon.

*Jaylynn Wayfort, 22 — Arrested Monday, August 17, and charged with illegal use of a weapon and negligent carrying of a weapon.

WANTED / STILL AT LARGE:
The Alexandria Police Department is actively seeking the following individuals:

*Aaron Freeman, 19

*Kenneth Morris, 19

*Raymond Sanders, 26

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Freeman, Morris, or Sanders, or details concerning the homicide, is asked to contact the Alexandria Police Department or for a CASH REWARD contact Crime Stoppers at the National Call Center phone or use the online P3 app.

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05/13/2026

ARREST MADE

Arrest Made in Tragic Accidental Shooting Investigation

On Sunday, May 10, 2026, the Alexandria Police Department arrested 25-year-old Cartavis Austin in connection with the investigation into the tragic shooting death reported on May 9, 2026, in the 3000 block of Houston Street. Austin, the father of the four-year-old child, was charged with one count of felon in possession of a fi***rm and one count of illegal possession of a stolen fi***rm.

This is currently an ongoing investigation.

If anyone has any information about this incident or any other type of crime in the Alexandria area, please contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at the phone number (318) 441-6416, or APD Dispatch (318) 441-6559. You may also email information to detectives at: [email protected].

For a cash reward, call Crime Stoppers of CenLa at (318) 443-7867. The Crime Stoppers P3 Tipster App can also be downloaded to leave tips and get a claim number for a cash reward at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile.

12/04/2025

CASH REWARD

JUVENILE SHOT

The Alexandria Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the suspect or suspects involved in the shooting that occurred on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at approximately 9:30 am in the 2000 block of Hill Street. The shots originated from the area of Vance Avenue and Beech Street. One juvenile suffered non-life-threatening injuries in connection with this incident.

If anyone has any information about this incident or any other type of crime in the Alexandria area, please contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at the phone number (318) 441-6416, or APD Dispatch (318) 441-6559. You may also email information to detectives at: [email protected].

For a cash reward, call Crime Stoppers of CenLa national hotline at (318) 443-7867. The Crime Stoppers P3 Tipster App can also be downloaded to leave tips and get a claim number for a cash reward at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile.