TIOGA, La. (11/29/2024) – A barricaded suspect arrest in Tioga followed a shots-fired call on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 7:44 PM. Patrol deputies responded to the 3900 block of Rosebud Lane, where a disturbance escalated between two men, one armed with a knife and another with a firearm.
Witnesses reported a shot was fired toward the knife-wielding individual before the armed suspect retreated into a residence. Deputies arrived, gave verbal commands for the suspect to exit, but he refused to comply.
The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office (RPSO) SWAT team was called to resolve the situation safely. Negotiations began shortly after SWAT arrived on the scene. Around 9 PM, one suspect exited the residence and was taken into custody without incident.
The second suspect remained inside but surrendered following continued negotiations just before 10 PM. Both individuals were transported to the Rapides Parish Detention Center and booked on multiple charges.
Arrestee Information:
- Raymond T. Dunn, 37, Pineville, LA
- Charges:
- Contempt of Court
- Resisting an Officer
- Aggravated Assault
- Disturbing the Peace
- Simple Assault
- Charges:
- Jacob Alexander Rodriguez, 20, Pineville, LA
- Charges:
- Aggravated Assault with a Firearm (felony)
- Disturbing the Peace
- Resisting an Officer
- Charges:
The felony charge of aggravated assault with a firearm underscores the severity of this incident (picture released).
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