Published: 05-12-2026 | Category: Statewide
Update - The Silver Alert for 81-year-old Lee Darbonne has been canceled. Please refer all inquiries about this case to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Thank you for the assistance.
St. Landry Parish – The Louisiana State Police has issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office for 81-year-old Lee Darbonne. He was discovered missing on Monday, May 11, 2026, at approximately 10:30 a.m. from his residence on Flamingo Lane in Opelousas. LSP received the request to issue the alert at approximately 7:42 a.m. this morning.
Darbonne is a white male with short gray hair and brown eyes. He is 6’2” tall and weighs approximately 215 pounds, and he was last seen wearing a blue shirt and gray shorts and carrying a brown cane. Family reports that Darbonne has a medical condition that may impair his judgment.
Darbonne is believed to be driving a silver 2020 Jeep Gladiator bearing Louisiana license plate RL02106.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Darbonne is asked to immediately contact the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office at 337-701-1475 or dial 911. All questions should be directed to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Contact Information:
Sgt. Scott Moreau
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section
Office: (318) 769-9872
[email protected]
