Recent Arrests by Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office

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

May 12, 2026

Curtis James Jackson II, age 37, of Leesville, was arrested on an outstanding Bench Warrant. Bond has not been set and Jackson remains in the VPSO jail.

May 13, 2026

Wesley Ray Strickland, age 40, of Anacoco, was arrested on an outstanding Bench Warrant. Bond has not been set and a detainer for the Louisiana Department of Probation and Parole was placed on Strickland. Strickland remains in the VPSO jail.

David Ongaga Abuya, age 23, of Fort Polk, was arrested on an outstanding Bench Warrant. Bond has not been set and Abuya remains in the VPSO jail.

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

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