Last Friday (August 14, 2026), at approximately 11:09 p.m., patrol officers with the Bogalusa Police
Department observed a suspicious vehicle parked at the rear of Cassidy Park, a designated firearm-free zone. Several individuals were also observed standing in the shadows behind the rear bathroom.
The officers were aware that Cassidy Park was closed at the time and made contact with the individuals. During the encounter, officers detected the odor of suspected marijuana and alcoholic beverages coming from the individuals. Officers also observed the odor of marijuana and observed cigars, vaping devices, and open alcoholic beverages inside the vehicle.
A probable-cause search of the vehicle was conducted. During the search, officers located several vaping devices, cigars, a partially smoked marijuana cigarette, and a 9mm Glock 17 equipped with an extended magazine. Officers further determined that the firearm had been illegally modified with a device to convert the weapon to fully automatic operation.
The subsequent investigation revealed that the firearm belonged to 17-year-old Justin Warren of Bogalusa. Warren was arrested and charged with Lrs 14:91.8-Unlawful sale, purchase, possession of tobacco or vaping products, Lrs 14:95.8-Illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile, Lrs 14:95.2-Carrying a firearm/weapon-firearm free zone, Lrs 40:1752-Prohibit manufacture/transfer/possession of a machine gun. Warren remains in the Washington Parish Jail with a bond set at $50,000.00.
Other individuals at the scene were cited for minor violations and released.
A preliminary review of Warren’s criminal history revealed a previous arrest for illegal possession of a firearm.
The investigation remains subject to normal follow-up procedures. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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