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

January 27, 2026

Christopher Lee Scott, age 42, of Leesville, was arrested and charged with one count of Proper Equipment Required on Vehicles, one count of Speeding, one count of Turning Movements and Required Signals, three counts of Flight from an Officer, three counts of Resisting an Officer, one count of Possession of a Firearm or Carrying of a Concealed Weapon by a Felon, three counts of Turning Movements and Required Signals, one count of Safety Helmet Required, two counts of No Vehicle Insurance, two counts of Operating a Vehicle while License Suspended, one count of Examination of Applicants required – Classes of License , one count of No Seat belt, one count of Open Container, one count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and one outstanding Bench Warrant. Bond has not been set and Scott remains in the VPSO jail.

Brittany Ann Vernell, age 34, of Rosepine, was arrested for an out of jurisdiction Bench Warrant from Beauregard Parish. Vernell will be transferred to Beauregard Parish.

Dennis Joe Nash, age 32, of Leesville, was arrested on an outstanding Bench Warrant. Bond has not been set and Nash remains in the VPSO jail.

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

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