RAPIDES PARISH, La. (3/20/2025) – Authorities arrested a Rapides teacher for suspected child abuse following an investigation by the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Detectives charged Angela Lacey Hoosier, 43, with three counts of suspected cruelty to juveniles.
On March 12, 2025, a School Resource Officer received a complaint from school officials regarding suspected child abuse. Detectives, with assistance from the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, launched an investigation. They contacted the Children’s Advocacy Center to conduct a forensic interview with the juvenile involved.
Based on their findings, detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Hoosier. Further investigation uncovered additional suspected incidents involving the same child, leading to two more charges. Detectives arrested Hoosier at her residence without incident and booked her into the Rapides Parish Detention Center. Her bond was set at $3,000.
Authorities emphasize that this remains an active investigation and additional arrests could follow. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Matt Dauzat at the Tioga Substation at 318-641-6005.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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