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

November 2, 2026

Shalonda Nix, age 39, of Leesville, was arrested and charged with one count of Introduction of Contraband into Correctional Facility and one count of Possession of a Schedule II with the Intent to Distribute. Bond was set at $ 20,000.00. Nix remains in the VPSO jail.

Eric Lane Stanley, age 46, of Pitkin, was arrested and charged with one count of Reckless Operation of a Vehicle, one count of Hit and Run Driving, and one count of Cruelty to Juveniles. Bond was set at $ 6750.00. Stanley posted bond and was released.

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

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