Bossier man still missing after intensive air and ground search
The investigation continues.
This article appeared in the August 15, 2025, BossierNow morning email. We offer free and paid subscription plans.
After three days of intensive searching, the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office has suspended the ground search for 32-year-old Cable Tallant, who has been missing for several days near Plain Dealing.
The search effort mobilized extensive resources, including K-9 units, drones, and a helicopter provided by the DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office. Involved in the search were dozens of Bossier Sheriff's Deputies, Louisiana State Troopers, Bossier City Police Department, Bossier City Fire Department, Northeast Bossier Fire Department, Northwest Bossier Fire Department, East 80 Fire Department, South Bossier Fire Department, Bossier Parish EMT, Bossier Parish 911, ArkLaTex K-9 Search and Rescue, and other dedicated volunteers.
Despite combing through difficult terrain and following every lead, search teams were unable to locate Tallant.
Sheriff Julian Whittington said the decision to suspend the search "was not made lightly."
"We have put all available resources into the ground search, and while that phase is now suspended, our investigation is far from over. We will continue to run down any and all leads until we find answers for Mr. Tallant's family," Whittington added.
The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office urges anyone with information about Cable Tallant's whereabouts to come forward. Tallant is described as a white male, approximately 6 feet tall, weighing about 150 pounds.
If you have seen him or have any knowledge of his location, please contact the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office at (318) 965-2203.
