Published: 10-16-2026 | Category:
Catahoula Parish - Special Victims Detectives within the Special Investigations Group, Alexandria field office, conducted an investigation which resulted in the arrest of 57-year-old William Dennis Boyd of Jonesville.
In September 2026, Detectives received a complaint from the Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Office in regards to potential sex crimes involving one of their employees. As a result of the investigation and information obtained, arrest warrants were acquired for Boyd. The arrest warrants were issued for sexual battery of a juvenile (two counts) and felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile. On October 16, 2026, Boyd was arrested and processed into the Catahoula Parish Detention Center.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. It will be submitted to the Catahoula Parish District Attorney’s Office for review and prosecution. No further information is available at this time.
“We believe in transparency, accountability, and preserving the public’s trust. The arrest of an employee at Catahoula Correctional Center serves as a reminder that no one is above the law,” said Sheriff Toney Edwards. “We hold our employees to the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct. Any allegations of misconduct will be taken seriously and addressed appropriately. We remain committed to upholding the law, cooperating fully with all investigations, and protecting the integrity of Catahoula Correctional Center and the Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Office.”
LSP Special Victims Detectives work to rescue and seek justice for the victims of crimes involving the exploitation of children and the trafficking of humans for sex or labor. The public plays an important role in identifying suspects accused of these crimes and is urged to report criminal or suspicious activity. The Louisiana State Police online reporting system is available to the public through an anonymous reporting form that is submitted to the appropriate investigators. The form can be found by visiting http://la-safe.org/and clicking on the “Suspicious Activity” link.
Contact Information:
M/T Casey Wallace
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
Office: (318) 239-0916
[email protected]