Bossier Parish Police Jury's '26 budget projects $570,000 decrease in general fund
Plus — BCPD reports relationship arrests: battery, illegal tracking, shared private photos.
Monday, October 20, 2025
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Bossier Parish Police Jury’s ‘26 budget projects $570,000 decrease in general fund
A small drop in revenue and a tiny increase in expenses are adding up to a projected 2026 decline in the primary fund of the Bossier Parish Police Jury.
Even with new income of $500,000 from Live! Casino next year, BPPJ is forecasting a 3% decrease in revenue for its General Fund. A 1% increase in expenses — including 4% across-the-board pay raises to Parish employees — will contribute to a $572,870 projected decrease in the fund by the end of 2026.
Still, the fund balance will remain above $7 million.
Capital improvement costs funded by sales taxes are increasing by over $2 million in ‘26, with $3.7 million dedicated to Bossier Parish courthouse improvements.
Jurors will hold a December 3 public hearing on the budget.
Residential fire quickly contained in Haughton Saturday
Saturday afternoon, around 1:00 pm, the Haughton Fire Department was dispatched to the 1200 block of Dry Creek in Haughton for a residential structure fire.
Bossier Parish Fire District #1 and South Bossier Parish Fire District 2 were also dispatched for mutual aid.
The fire started on the outside of the home and traveled up into the attic area where it was contained by responding personnel.
No occupants or emergency personnel were injured.
‘Kids Shoot for Youth Charities’ raises $70,000; winners announced
The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office says the “Kids Shoot for Youth Charities” event held on Saturday, October 18, 2025 was a “tremendous success.”
“Thanks to the generous support of sponsors, participants, and volunteers, the event raised an impressive $70,000 for local youth charities,” BPSO said in a release.
The funds will benefit several deserving organizations, including The Easter Seals, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The March of Dimes, The Gingerbread House, and Shriners Children’s.
Participants enjoyed a day of friendly competition, great shooting, and camaraderie under a beautiful fall sky. The event also featured numerous door prizes and raffle drawings, with one lucky participant taking home a new shotgun and another winning a handgun.
Sheriff Julian Whittington expressed his gratitude for the outstanding turnout and community spirit displayed throughout the day.
“This event shows what can be accomplished when people come together for a great cause. The generosity of our community continues to amaze me, and every dollar raised will go toward helping children who truly need it,” the Sheriff said.
This year’s individual winners were also recognized for their outstanding marksmanship:
Junior Division: 1st place – Brody Aultman, 2nd place – Aiden Umling, 3rd place – Wesley Rollins
Senior Division: 1st place – Bo Bailey, 2nd place – Andrew Foster, 3rd place – Wes Hardy
The Sheriff’s Office extends its sincere appreciation to all sponsors, volunteers, and participants who made this year’s event such a success.
Cyber Week at BPCC to highlight workforce development, career opportunities
Bossier Parish Community College and the Division of Business and Information Technology will host Cyber Week this week. It’s a weeklong series of events dedicated to showcasing the college’s academic excellence, industry partnerships, and community engagement.
Cyber Week at BPCC aligns with National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, recognized each October across the United States as a time to highlight the importance of safeguarding digital information and preparing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. By hosting Cyber Week during this nationally recognized observance, BPCC underscores its commitment to educating students, engaging the community, and supporting workforce needs in one of today’s most critical and rapidly growing fields.
BPCC will host events that not only highlight career pathways in cybersecurity and technology but also demonstrate the college’s commitment to preparing students for in-demand careers and connecting them with employers.
BCPD reports relationship arrests: battery, illegal tracking, shared private photos
Hour by hour. Day and night. This is BossierNow’s reporting of Bossier City Police Department incidents and arrests. This report covers the actions that occurred from October 13-15, 2025.
All persons named or shown are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
10/13/2025 00:26:00 Incident 2400 block Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, La – Criminal Trespass (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
10/13/2025 00:53:00 Arrest 2400 block Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, La – Criminal Trespass (Misdemeanor). White or Caucasian, Male, Age 30
10/13/2025 05:10:00 Arrest 300 block Edwards St Bossier City, La – Illegal Possession of Stolen Things (Misdemeanor). White or Caucasian, Male, Age 58
10/13/2025 05:55:00 Incident 3200 block Cottonwood St Bossier City, La – Telephone Communications; Improper Language; Harassment (Active)
10/13/2025 06:21:00 Incident 600 block Benton Rd Bossier City, La – Resisting an Officer (Information Only)
10/13/2025 06:34:00 Incident 600 block Benton Rd Bossier City, La – Resisting an Officer (Exceptionally Cleared)
10/13/2025 07:13:00 Incident 600 block Benton Rd Bossier City, La – Resisting an Officer (Information Only)
10/13/2025 09:21:00 Incident 3100 block Hilton Dr Bossier City, La – Battery of a Dating Partner (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
10/13/2025 10:11:00 Incident 2600 block Benton Rd Bossier City, La – Tracking Device(s), Prohibited Usage Of (Active)
10/13/2025 10:22:00 Arrest 100 block Carroll St Shreveport, La – Violations of Protective Orders (Misdemeanor). White or Caucasian, Male, Age 19
10/13/2025 10:23:00 Arrest 600 block Benton Rd Bossier City, La – Failure to Appear / DUS (Misdemeanor). Black or African American, Female, Age 39
10/13/2025 10:32:00 Arrest 3100 block Hilton Dr Bossier City, La – Battery of a Dating Partner (Misdemeanor). Black or African American, Male, Age 20
10/13/2025 10:58:00 Arrest 3100 block Hilton Dr Bossier City, La – Battery of a Dating Partner (Misdemeanor). Black or African American, Male, Age 24
10/13/2025 11:00:00 Incident 400 block Preston Blvd Bossier City, La – Nonconsensual Disclosure of Private Image (Active)
10/13/2025 11:56:00 Incident 2100 block Airline Dr Bossier City, La – Simple Assault (Exceptionally Cleared)
10/13/2025 12:41:00 Incident 1200 block Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, La – Theft of a Firearm (Active)
10/13/2025 14:21:00 Incident 2100 block Old Minden Rd Bossier City, La – Theft – Embezzlement (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
10/14/2025 00:55:00 Arrest 3000 block E Texas St Bossier City, La – Forgery (Felony). Alicha Michelle Johnson, Black or African American, Female, Age 36
10/14/2025 02:01:00 Arrest 3400 block Stonewall St Shreveport, La – Failure to Appear – Disregarded Red Light (Misdemeanor) and Failure to Appear / DUS (Misdemeanor). Black or African American, Male, Age 34
10/14/2025 04:22:00 Arrest 2100 block Airline Dr Bossier City, La – Failure to Appear / Fail to Yield to Emergency Vehicle (Misdemeanor). White or Caucasian, Male, Age 29
10/14/2025 06:30:00 Arrest 600 block Benton Rd Bossier City, La – Failure to Appear / Speed in School Zone (Misdemeanor). White or Caucasian, Male, Age 46
10/14/2025 07:09:00 Arrest 600 block Benton Rd Bossier City, La – Failure to Appear – Criminal Trespass (Misdemeanor). White or Caucasian, Male, Age 40
10/14/2025 07:36:00 Arrest 600 block Benton Rd Bossier City, La – Failure to Appear – Theft (Misdemeanor). White or Caucasian, Male, Age 31
10/14/2025 09:00:00 Arrest 600 block Benton Rd Bossier City, La – Court Ordered Sentencing / Probation Violation. Black or African American, Female, Age 29
10/14/2025 10:41:00 Incident 4800 block Airline Dr Bossier City, La – Theft – Shoplifting (Active)
10/14/2025 11:37:00 Incident 3100 block Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, La – Theft (Active)
10/14/2025 13:24:00 Arrest 700 block Hope St Shreveport, La – Failure to Appear / DP Drunk (Misdemeanor). Black or African American, Male, Age 67
10/14/2025 16:34:00 Incident 5300 block Bluebell Dr Bossier City, La – Domestic Abuse Battery – Simple (Active)
10/14/2025 16:36:00 Arrest 2500 block Old Minden Rd Bossier City, La – Fugitive Arrest / BPSO (Felony). William Allen Fontenot, White or Caucasian, Male, Age 59
10/14/2025 16:48:00 Incident 1700 block Walter O. Bigby Cwy Bossier City, La – Domestic Abuse Battery – Simple (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
10/15/2025 00:20:00 Arrest 1800 block Walter O. Bigby Cwy / Hamilton Rd Bossier City, La – Failure to Appear / Handicapped Parking (Misdemeanor) and Fugitive Arrest / Bossier Parish (Misdemeanor). Black or African American, Female, Age 36
10/15/2025 00:25:00 Incident 1700 block Old Benton Rd Bossier City, La – Battery of a Dating Partner (Active)
10/15/2025 02:01:00 Arrest 1700 block E Texas St Bossier City, La – Failure to Appear / DUS (Misdemeanor), Failure to Appear / No License Plate (Misdemeanor), Fugitive Arrest / Webster S.O. (Misdemeanor), and Fugitive Arrest / Bossier Parish (Misdemeanor). Black or African American, Male, Age 33
10/15/2025 10:20:00 Incident 3000 block E Texas St Bossier City, La – Cruelty to Animals – Simple (Active)
10/15/2025 10:34:00 Incident 6200 block E Texas St Bossier City, La – Simple Battery (Active)
10/15/2025 11:39:00 Incident 2200 block E Texas St Bossier City, La – Theft (Active)
10/15/2025 12:15:00 Incident 400 block Montgomery St Bossier City, La – Simple Battery (Exceptionally Cleared)
10/15/2025 12:32:00 Incident 8000 block E Texas St Bossier City, La – Theft (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
10/15/2025 13:16:00 Arrest 8000 block E Texas St Bossier City, La – Theft (Misdemeanor). Black or African American, Male, Age 49
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