Marksville Police Report

From the office of Chief Elster Smith Jr.

Chief of Police Elster Smith released the following activities of the Marksville Police Department for Jan. 15-31, 2026:

• Complaints: 117
• Vehicle Crashes: 4
• Injuries: 1

Arrests include:

• 1: Criminal damage to property, disturbing the peace
• 1: Felon in possession of a firearm
• 1: Domestic abuse battery
• 1: Obstruction of a highway, introduction of contraband into a penal facility
• 1: Domestic abuse by strangulation and 3 counts domestic abuse child endangerment
• 1: Aggravated assault with a firearm, possession of a firearm by convicted felon
• 1: Criminal trespassing, vehicle burglary
• 1: Warrant for contempt of court

Citations: - 1: Speeding in a school zone - 1: Following too close with an accident - 1: No DL