Recent Arrests by Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office

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

January 17, 2026

Robert Pounds, age 43, of DeRidder, was arrested and charged with one count of Aggravated Assault with a Firearm, three outstanding Bench Warrants, and a Probation Violation Warrant. Bond was set at $50,000. A detainer for Avoyelles Parish was placed on Pounds along with a detainer for the Louisiana Department of Probation and Parole. Pounds remains in the VPSO jail.
January 20, 2026

Devin Edward Canady, age 34, of Leesville, was arrested on an outstanding Bench Warrant. A detainer for the Louisiana Department of Probation and Parole was placed on Canady and he remains in the VPSO jail.

Jason Aaron Perry, age 50, of Alexandria, was arrested on an outstanding Bench Warrant. Bond has not been set and Perry remains in the VPSO jail.

Caleb Stephens, age 28, of Leesville, was arrested and charged with one count of No / Expired MVI and one count of Possession of a Schedule I Narcotic. Bond was set at $2,196. Stephens posted bond and was released.

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