Missing Bossier child found safe near a wooded area; little girl subject of intensive search

Plus — BGA books Heart performance.

Sep 17, 2025

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Missing Bossier child found safe near a wooded area

A Bossier Parish child was the subject of an intensive search Monday when she was reported missing.

The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office deployed a drone and a K9 team in the hunt for the girl, in an extensive search that resulted in a happy reunion after more than three hours.

With a swift and coordinated response, deputies were able to locate the frightened and dehydrated child near a wooded area. She was safely reunited with her mother.

Deputy Shannon Butler and his K9 partner, Magnum, played a significant role in tracking the child’s location. Equally important was Deputy Dakota Grice’s expert use of drone technology that provided crucial aerial support. Deputies Andrew Cox and McKenzie Fisk were also a pivotal part of the recovery effort.

Sheriff Julian Whittington praised his deputies for their quick action, while also sharing heartfelt relief for the child and her family.

“As a father and a grandfather, this one truly hits home for me," Whittington said. "In those moments when a child is missing, every second feels like an eternity for their loved ones. I am very proud of the way our deputies worked together using every appropriate resource to bring this young girl home safely.”

The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office extends its gratitude to all deputies involved for their dedication and commitment to the safety of our community.

Bossier Parish Police Jury meeting today

The Bossier Parish Police Jury will hold committee meetings and its regular agenda meeting today.

Insurance Meeting at 10 am and the LSU AG/Bossier Economic Development at 11 am. Video link.
Board of Appeals at 12:30 pm and Finance Committee at 1 pm. Video link.
CWSD #1 and CWSD #2 immediately following. Video link.

The regular agenda meeting will be held at 2 pm, with live video available on the BPPJ Facebook page. Today's agenda items include a Board of Tax Review, when the BPPJ will hear appeals on 2025 Tax Assessments as established by the Bossier Parish Tax Assessor.

The Bossier Parish Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 1 notifies residents and businesses of a scheduled water service interruption and subsequent boil advisory affecting a portion of Winfield Road in Haughton.

A contractor working on behalf of CWSD #1 will perform a water line tie-in on Winfield Road, beginning at 9:00 am today. This work will require a temporary shutdown of water service for approximately one hour to homes located between Bellevue Road and Violet Drive.

Due to the loss of water pressure during this operation, a mandatory boil advisory will be issued once service is restored. The advisory will apply only to residents and businesses on Winfield Road between Bellevue Road and Violet Drive.

BGA books Heart performance

Heart is bringing their Royal Flush Tour 2026 to Brookshire Grocery Arena on Sunday, March 1.

The tour stop will showcase the enduring musicianship and powerful stage presence of the female duo, which launched their career in 1973 out of Seattle.

The band's iconic catalog of hits includes Barracuda, Magic Man, Crazy on You, and These Dreams.

Joining Heart will be acclaimed alt-country artist Lucinda Williams.

Tickets go on sale Thursday, September 19, at 10 am.

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Bossier briefs: BPSO announces promotions, new hires

Bossier Parish Sheriff Julian Whittington announced the promotion of Deputy Eric Downey to the rank of Sergeant during a ceremony held at the Bossier Parish Courthouse on Monday, September 15, 2025.

Sergeant Downey will now serve as a shift sergeant at the Bossier Maximum-Security Facility where his leadership and dedication will continue to support the mission of the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office.

“Eric has worked hard and earned the respect of both his peers and his supervisors. I’m proud of him and I know he will do a great job leading his shift," Sheriff Whittington said.

The sheriff also welcomed two new members to his team.

Curry Tripp was sworn in as deputy, and Parker Presley began his service as a Corrections Officer.

Both will begin their duties in the Corrections Division, where they will play a vital role in maintaining the safety and security of the Bossier Parish Correctional Facilities.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has announced that the 2025-26 Louisiana deer hunting season will begin Saturday in Deer Areas 3, 7, 8 and 10 when archery season opens.

Archery seasons in the other state deer areas will begin Oct. 1. Click here to see exact opening dates in all areas.

Deer hunters are required to have a basic hunting license and deer license, or an equivalent combination. A youth hunting license and deer tags are required for those 17 or younger hunting deer. Purchase a hunting license. Prior to hunting deer, all deer hunters, regardless of age or license status, must obtain deer tags. Click here obtain deer tags and to validate tags online.

Click here for more information on deer hunting in Louisiana, or contact LDWF Deer Program Manager Johnathan Bordelon at jbordelon@wlf.la.gov.

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