Monroe Man Arrested in Extensive Fraud Scheme Involving 49 Felony Counts of Racketeering, Insurance Fraud, and Staged Crashes

Published: 10-27-2025 | Category: Troop F


Ouachita Parish - In April 2025, the Louisiana State Police Insurance Fraud/Auto Theft Unit - Monroe Field Office (LSP MFO) began investigating a complaint of insurance fraud in Ouachita Parish. The investigation resulted in the arrest of 21-year-old Adrian Sampson of Monroe.

LSP MFO received reports from the Louisiana Department of Insurance alleging that Sampson committed insurance fraud in February 2025. As the investigation progressed, investigators learned that Sampson was involved in multiple crashes from May 2024 through September 2025. LSP MFO discovered that Sampson had planned, staged, and orchestrated crashes to file fraudulent insurance claims for personal gain. Further investigation revealed that Sampson potentially gained approximately $156,000 from the victims of his fraudulent claims. 

On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, LSP MFO secured arrest warrants through the 4th Judicial District Court for 16 counts of insurance fraud, 16 counts of aggravated criminal damage to property, 16 counts of staging a motor vehicle collision, and one count of racketeering.

On Friday, October 24, 2025, Sampson was arrested in Bossier City and processed into the Bossier Parish Maximum Security Jail without incident. Louisiana State Police will serve as the lead investigative agency. The investigation remains active and ongoing. No further information is available at this time.

The public plays a vital role in identifying suspects accused of these crimes and is strongly encouraged to report any criminal or suspicious activity. Anyone with information regarding this matter should contact the Louisiana State Police Insurance Fraud/Auto Theft Unit - Monroe Field Office at (318) 362-4588.

Contact Information:
ST Ryan Davis
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
Office: (318) 345-2810
[email protected]