Quardavion White (Out on $800,000 Bond for Murder in Washington Parish) Arrested in Pike County MS on New Charges

The Pike County MS Sheriff’s Office reports the capture of Quardavion White on Wednesday (March 22, 2023) and that White was out on an $800,000 bond with ankle monitor from Washington Parish. Click here for previous stories

The PCSO was contacted by Mississippi Capitol Police regarding a 2018 Dodge Charger that had been stolen from their jurisdiction. PCSO located the stolen vehicle and the driver was later identified as White. When he saw the deputies, White fled on foot across Interstate 55 and into the surrounding woods but, after a lengthy foot chase, was taken into custody. 

The Pike County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank McComb Police Department, Mississippi Highway Patrol, Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, and Mississippi Department of Transportation Enforcement for there assistance in the apprehension and arrest of Quardavion White.

Quardavion White has been charged with Receiving Stolen
Property, Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute Enhanced with a Firearm, and Possession Of Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute. No bond has been set for these charges at this time.

Quardavion White was previously out on a $10,000 bond for Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell and Possession Sale or Transfer of Stolen Firearm. Quardavion White is also currently out on an $800,000 bond with ankle monitor for 2nd Degree Murder in Washington Parish. 

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Help Sheriff Seal ID Cemetery Vandal(s)

Washington Parish Sheriff Randy Seal asks the public’s help to identify the vandal or vandals who stole items and destroyed other property at the Mt. Hermon Cemetery on Highway 450. The vandalism likely occurred between March 16 and 19.

At least eight granite vase holders were stolen and others were broken. Flowers were overturned and several flower arrangements were stolen. A granite foot marker was removed and discarded in a field next to the cemetery.

“Not only is this a criminal act, but also a despicable act,” stated Sheriff Randy Seal. “If you know or suspect who might have committed this vandalism, call us at (985) 849-3434. Or, if you know the location of any of the stolen items, let us know. We want to identify the person or persons responsible for this so they may be held accountable for their actions.”

RCC K9 Unit Officers Captures Murder Suspect in Pike County MS After Intense 3-hr Manhunt

Rayburn Correctional Center and the Pike County MS Sheriff's Office has reported on the capture of 37 year-old Rashan Danyale Smith, an escaped murder suspect in a recent homicide in Brookhaven, MS. The capture of Smith followed an intense three-hour manhunt outside Summit, MS on Tuesday (March 21, 2023) night that involved multiple law enforcement agencies: Pike County Sheriff's Office, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Offices, McComb Police, Brookhaven Police, Summit Police, Southwest Mississippi Community College Police, the Mississippi Highway Patrol, Mississippi Wildlife and Fisheries, and dog teams from the Rayburn Correctional Center  and Tangipahoa Sheriff's Office as well as a helicopter from Mississippi Highway Patrol. 

Smith reportedly has a criminal history peppered with violence and the tendency to run from the law. He escaped police custody in Brookhaven in October, 2022 and was also accused of shooting and wounding a woman there in 2020.

On March 21, 2023, a McComb police officer spotted a vehicle matching the description posted in a BOLO traveling on North Locust Street and attempted to stop Smith, who fled. The pursuit continued on North Locust Street and to Horace Holmes Road, where Smith wrecked between Robb Street Extension and Robert Ayers Road just east of Summit. A heavy police presence descended on the area. RCC's K-9s were able to pick-up a scent trail from a dropped handgun and lost shoe. RCC officers apprehended the suspect without incident in a wooded area just south of Southwest Mississippi Community College. 

Pike County Sheriff Brumfield expressed his thanks to all agencies involved.

RCC Warden Travis Day stated, “In my opinion, RCC K-9 Unit is an elite group. Their pride, dedication, consistency and training make them one of the best tracking groups in the Southeastern United States.”

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Traffic Stop in Bogalusa – Citation for the Driver, Jail for the Passenger

Detectives with the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force were patrolling in Bogalusa Wednesday (March 22, 2023) when they observed a driver committing a traffic offense. The vehicle was stopped and the female driver was issued a citation for the traffic offense and released. Her passenger went to jail.

The passenger, Joseph Rafael Martin, age 34 and a resident of Ott Street, was found to be in possession of a quantity of illegal narcotics, including THC packets and marijuana. Some of the illegal drugs were packaged for sale. In addition, officers discovered several pills and a loaded 9mm semi-automatic pistol, all of which were claimed by Martin.

Martin, a convicted felon, was arrested and transported to the Washington Parish Jail where he was booked on charges of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, possession with intent to sell illegal drugs, possession of a controlled dangerous substance with a weapon present and possession of legend drugs without a prescription.

Records indicate Martin was convicted of drug offenses in 2009 and sentenced to three years of hard labor and three years of probation. His probation ended in 2014.

“I congratulate our drug task force detectives for making this arrest,” stated Sheriff Randy Seal. “I would be remiss, however, if I didn’t mention the wonderful partnership the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office has with the Bogalusa Police Department. On many occasions, including the recent drug arrest of Vincent Rashad Peters on West 7th Street, Bogalusa Police Department officers were on the scene. Bogalusa officers are a valuable resource to us as we join together in conducting investigations and making arrests. Bogalusa officers back us up on fighting crime within the City of Bogalusa and we back them up. I cannot say enough about the fine law enforcement work done by officers from both agencies.”

Sheriff Seal continued, saying, “Speaking of the City of Bogalusa, I cannot say enough wonderful things about the superb alliance we have with the Bogalusa Police Department. They are a fine group of men and women and it is an honor to work alongside them. Together, we are laboring daily to combat crime and put criminals in jail where they belong. We provide an office in Bogalusa for the convenience of citizens on the east side of our parish. The office is located only a few blocks from Bogalusa Police Department Headquarters and officers from both agencies are constantly back and forth discussing criminal cases and working together in the interest of protecting the citizens of Bogalusa.”

Washington Parish Jail Releases for March 22, 2023

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for March 22, 2023

Shane Raymond (age 19 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Illegal
Discharge/use of Weapon by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $10000.00.

Marc Fortney (age 51 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Probation Violation by the Bogalusa Police Department. No bond set at this time.

Christopher Conerly (age 28 with Kokomo, Ms. address) was booked on the charges of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Resisting an Officer, Theft Less Than 1000, Attempted Criminal Damage to Property, Ran Stop Sign, and No Drivers License by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Joshua West (age 41 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court and Failure to Appear by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Devon Cotton (age 33 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Criminal Damage to Property Under 1000 by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Yancey Holmes (age 41 with Franklinton, La address) was booked on the charges of Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Schedule II Drugs (2 counts), Possession of Schedule IV Drugs, No Seat Belt, Resisting an Officer, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Hayrane Harris (age 34 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charge of Failure to Appear by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Bobby Matthews (age 45 with Angie, La. address) was booked In From Court

Ronald Willette (age 52 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked In For Court

Justin Vaughan (age 37 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charge of Theft of a Motor Vehicle 1000-5000 by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

Cleon Lotts (age 38 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked In From Court

Beverly Martin (age 53 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Cruelty to Infirm and Second Degree Battery by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $10000.00.

Joseph Martin (age 34 with Bogalusa, La. address) was booked on the charges of Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule 1 Drugs, Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm, Possession of CDS With Weapon Present, and Sale Distribution or Possession of Legend Drugs Without Prescription or Order by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. No bond set at this time.

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Washington Parish Jail Releases for March 21, 2023

Washington Parish Jail Bookings for March 20-21, 2023

Vincent Peters (age 33 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Distribution of Schedule 1 CDDS, Possession of Marijuana, Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm, Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule 1 Drugs, Possession With Intent to Distribute Schedule II Drugs (2 counts), and Possession of Drug Paraphenalia by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $150000.00.

Stefan Luck II (age 33 with Marrero, La. address) was booked on the charge of Third Degree Rape/Vaginal by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $30000.00.

Joshua McKenzie (age 43 with Poplarville, Ms. address) was booked In For Court

Robert Bridges (age 42 with Franklinton, La. address) was booked on the charges of Contempt of Court (3 counts) and Bond Surrender by the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Bond set at $81000.00.

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Bogalusa Man Arrested – Fentanyl, Black Tar & Brown Heroin & More Confiscated

Vincent Rashad Peters, age 33, was arrested today (March 21, 2023) in the 1100 block of West 7th Street in Bogalusa. Detectives with the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force confronted Peters as he sat in his vehicle at a residence. Officers confiscated black tar heroin, brown heroin, fentanyl, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, a semi-automatic pistol and $835 in cash from Peters and the residence.

This was Peters’ second recorded arrest for illegal drugs. In early 2017, detectives with the Drug Task Force arrested him on Ann Street in Bogalusa for distribution of heroin and possession of marijuana. At the time of his arrest, Peters had $1,950 in his pockets.

“The combination of heroin and fentanyl is a recipe for death,” stated Sheriff Randy Seal. “It is unconscionable that anyone would profit from the sale of such poison. At the same time, it defies logic why anyone would ingest such poison into their system. It is always good when our officers remove a drug dealer from our streets and place him in the Washington Parish Jail where space is always available for those who peddle toxic substances in our community.”

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Micah DarLynn Pigott

March 13, 2023 - March 13, 2023