Friends,
With the torrential downpours we are experiencing, also comes the inevitable road flooding hazards. Please be advised that we are receiving reports of the following roads having water over them:
KINDER AREA-
Clyde Chachere Road East of M. Fruge Rd. -
CLOSED by Police Jury til further notice
Lauderdale Road @ Bailey Crescent Loop
Parish Line Rd west of Hwy 165
OAKDALE/ ELIZABETH AREA:
Sam Cloud Road
HWY 165 @ Frank Byrd Rd
Tom Jeff Rd
Palestine Rd
MITTIE/ GRANT AREA:
Mahaffey Rd
Trammel Rd
N. Carpenters Bridge Rd
Simmons Rd
Gravel Pit Rd
Ten Mile Rd
Burgess Rd
REEVES AREA:
Burnett Town Rd
Perkins Lane
Bel Fire Tower Road near HWY 190
Materne Rd
Cow Trail Rd
Please be careful, remember it only takes 4 to 5 inches of water to float a vehicle. So turn around, Don't drown. BE SAFE AND GOD BLESS!!
Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office K9 Diesel has received donation of body armor
Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office K9 Diesel has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest was sponsored by Joyce Emge of Selbyville, Delaware and embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love- Trained to Serve- Loyal Always”.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c(3) charity located in East Taunton, MA whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. The non-profit was
established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four-legged K9 officers. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provided over 3,300 protective vests in 50 states, through private and corporate donations, at a value of $5.7 million dollars.
The program is open to dogs actively employed in the U.S. with law enforcement or related agencies who are certified and at least 20 months of age. New K9 graduates, as well as K9s with expired vests, are eligible to participate.
The donation to provide one protective vest for a law enforcement K9 is $950.00. Each vest has a value between $1,744 – $2,283, and a five-year warranty and an average weight of 4-5 lbs. There is an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.
For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts tax-deductible donations of any denomination at www.vik9s.org or mailed to P.O. Box 9 East Taunton, MA 02718.
Friends,
All phone services have been restored to 911 and the Sheriff's Office. Please have a Great Day, Be Safe and God Bless!!
Friends,
Something has happened with the phone lines in the middle and southern part of our parish, the Allen Parish Sheriff's office and 911 Center has no phone service. The 911 lines are being rerouted to a location in the North part of our parish to receive 911 calls. Please be patient as we are working with Century link and AT&T to resolve the issue. Please understand that the Sheriff's Office is unable to receive calls, so if you have an EMERGENCY call 911. Be Safe and God Bless!!
Thank You for Your Patience
Friends,
According to the National Weather Service, we will receive another rain event starting today and going into Thursday. Please be aware that the flood levels of the rivers you may live near may have already reached Flood Stage and are out of their banks.Please make preparations to evacuate, If necessary.
Please be cautious near these areas. Also remember, If you need to drive down a roadway which may have water on it, It only takes 6 inches to 1 Foot of water to float a vehicle. This will cause your vehicle to leave the roadway, Please be mindful of this as you drive in theses conditions. REMEMBER TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN.
If you need assistance in getting out of your home due to flooding conditions, Please contact us and we will assist you. Call 911 or the Allen Parish Sheriff's Office. BE SAFE & GOD BLESS!!
Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office K9 Diesel to get donation of body armor
Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office K9 Diesel will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Diesel’s vest is sponsored by Joyce Emge of Selbyville, Delaware and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love- Trained to Serve- Loyal Always”. Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton, MA whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. The non-profit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four-legged K9 officers. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provided over 3,200 protective vests, in 50 states, through private and corporate donations, at a value of $5.7 million dollars.
The program is open to dogs actively employed in the U.S. with law enforcement or related agencies who are certified and at least 20 months of age. New K9 graduates, as well as K9s with expired vests, are eligible to participate.
The donation to provide one protective vest for a law enforcement K9 is $950.00. Each vest has a value between $1,744 – $2,283 and a five-year warranty, and an average weight of 4-5 lbs. There is an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States. For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts tax-deductible donations of any denomination at www.vik9s.org or mailed to P.O. Box 9 East Taunton, MA 02718.
Friends,
It has come to our attention, that three young males from the Grant area had left their home and gone to school. Upon checking on the attendance for each class it was discovered that three students had not showed up for class. The School staff checking with the guardian of the children, discovered that the boys had left for school, but had not reported to class. These students were last seen near the gym at Fairview School. All efforts to locate these students are in process. We are asking if you may have seen theses young boys or have any information on their whereabouts, to please call the Allen Parish Sheriff's Office at 337-639-4353.
Aaron Parker
Chad Parker, Jr.
Jason Parker
UPDATE
The Missing Juveniles have been located less than a mile from the school. They are safe and unharmed and will be returned to the custody of their guardian. Thank You for your assistance. BE SAFE and GOD Bless.
Friends,
Tomorrow is the mid-term elections, in light of this, The Allen Parish Sheriff's Administration Offices will be closed. Please be mindful of this when you are calling to inquire about administrative functions. Please remember to Vote and Thank You for your understanding in this matter.
Friends,
In the case of COREY LAPOINT being at large. The subject has been apprehended by and remanded to the custody of the Allen Parish Sheriff's Office. Thank You for your assistance in this matter.
Friends,
This evening in the Green Oak and Sherman Houston Area, a traffic stop was effected by a unit and a subject by the name of COREY LAPOINT fled on foot. Please be cautious and please stay in your homes, lock your doors, as we attempt to locate this subject. If you hear or see anything, Please call 911 or the Sheriffs Office and report it.
COREY LAPOINT
White Male
UPDATE
COREY LAPOINT remains a fugitive after fleeing from a vehicle during a traffic stop last night. He is wanted in Jeff Davis Parish for Accessory After The Fact. If you see Lapoint or have information about his whereabouts, Please contact the Allen Parish Sheriff's Office immediately.