Marksville Police Report: January 2026

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. 1-15, 2026

Complaints
- 183

Vehicle Crashes
- 7

Injuries
- 1

Arrests include:
- 1 - Disturbing the peace
- 6 - Contempt of court
- 1 - Failure to appear traffic warrant
- 1 - Domestic abuse battery
- 1 - Possession of stolen goods
- 1 - 3 counts possession of a firearm by convicted felon
- 1 - Possession of schedule 1 with intent to distribute
- 1 - Possession of schedule 2 with intent to distribute
- 1 - Aggravated flight from an officer
- Possession of narcotics
- Possession of a firearm of a convicted felon
- 1 - Criminal damage to property
- 1 - Assault on a medical personnel
- 1 - Illegal carry of a firearm with narcotics

Citations:
- 1 - Driving down the wrong way
- 1 - Driving under suspension
- 3 - Running a red light
- 1 - Driving under suspension
- 1 - Running a stop sign
- 5 - Speeding
- 2 - No insurance
- 1 - Improper backing
- 2 - Improper lane usage
- 2 - Expired MVI
- 1 - Failure to yield
- 1 - Expired DL
- 1 - Expired registration
- 1 - Animals at large
- 1 - Failure to yield with an accident