On Saturday, August 24, 2024 Detectives with the Bogalusa Police Department opened an investigation into the intimidation of witnesses in a recent homicide case.
Detectives received the complaint from an acquaintance of the victim in reference to several social media posts. The posts made the identity of the witness known. There was also threatening messages attached which indicated that harm may come to the witness.
Detectives preserved this evidence and consulted with the 22nd Judicial District Attorney’s office. Through the investigatory process Detectives were able to positively identify a suspect and obtain arrest warrants.
On Monday afternoon, 20 year-old Alijah Jahaad Mclemore was taken into custody without incident. Mclemore was taken to the Bogalusa City Jail where he was booked on felony warrants, including Intimidating a Witness and Terrorizing.
“Another example of exemplary work by our Detectives in this case. These types of crimes cannot and will not be tolerated. The assistance provided by the 22nd Judicial District Attorney’s office in this case was invaluable and together we will continue to work in an effort to ensure that anyone can be comfortable coming forward with information.” - Chief James Smith
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