Recent Arrests by Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff Sam Craft of the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office announces recent arrests made by VPSO.

August 25, 2025

James Stewart, age 67, of Leesville, was arrested on an outstanding Bench Warrant. Bond has not been set and Stewart remains in the VPSO jail.

Tracy Scott Bailey, age 51, of DeRidder, was arrested and charged with one count of Illegal Possession of Stolen Things. Bond has not been set and Bailey remains in the VPSO jail.

John Wayne Ciccarelli, age 31, of Dry Creek, was arrested and charged with one count of Simple Arson, one count of Improper Telephone Communications, and one count of Criminal Trespass. Bond has not been set and Ciccarelli remains in the VPSO jail.

Nolan John Myers, age 54, of Leesville, was arrested on an out of jurisdiction warrant from the State of Arizona. Bond has not been set and Myers remains in the VPSO jail.

ALL PERSONS ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.