(JPSO Report)

The Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who shared information, remained alert, and assisted following our request for help regarding incidents involving damaged and stolen telephone cable along Highway 4.

Through continued investigation and information provided by the public, JPSO investigators were able to advance this case. As a result, one individual, Charles R. McDuff, has been charged in connection with these incidents.

McDuff has been charged with the following felony offenses:
• Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property (La. R.S. 14:55)
• Theft of Utility Property (La. R.S. 14:67.24)

This investigation is ongoing, and certain details are being withheld to protect its integrity. Additional charges or arrests may be possible as investigators continue to review information and follow leads.

These incidents disrupted essential communication services and impacted public safety. The response from our community played an important role in helping investigators move this case forward.

JPSO appreciates the continued support of our residents. When appropriate, we will continue to ask for the public’s assistance in active investigations, and we encourage anyone with information related to ongoing or future cases to contact us directly.
Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office: 318-259-9021. Anonymous tips are always welcome.

Thank you for helping us protect and serve Jackson Parish!

This information has been provided by a law enforcement agency as public information. Persons named or shown in photographs or video as suspects in a criminal investigation, or arrested and charged with a crime, have not been convicted of any criminal offense and are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.