The DeRidder Police Department announced the arrest of a Leesville woman in connection with an August crash that claimed the life of Jeffery L. Garner of DeRidder.
Tyiree Brown-Seaman, 50, of Leesville, was arrested Oct. 25, 2026, following an investigation into the fatal crash that occurred Aug. 20, 2026, at a local car wash.
According to the DeRidder Police Department, investigators, with assistance from Louisiana State Police, established probable cause to arrest Brown-Seaman, who was driving a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro involved in the crash.
Brown-Seaman was booked into the Beauregard Parish Jail on the following charges:
- Negligent homicide
- Negligent injuring
- Obstruction of justice
- Reckless operation
- Operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses
- Possession of a Schedule I controlled dangerous substance
- Two counts of possession of a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance
- Possession of a Schedule III controlled dangerous substance
- Possession of a legend drug
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
Brown-Seaman is being held on a $430,000 bond.
The DeRidder Police Department extended condolences to Garner’s family and loved ones. The department stated that the investigation reflects its commitment to thoroughly investigating serious incidents and pursuing accountability when evidence supports criminal charges.
Brown-Seaman is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.