Alexandria, Louisiana – Aaron Jones, a 26-year-old resident of Alexandria, Louisiana, found himself in custody after a traffic stop by the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office (RPSO) on February 12, 2024.
Jones faces charges related to drug possession, intent to distribute, and the production of counterfeit substances. In a startling revelation, RPSO also uncovered that Jones was wanted by the Alexandria Police Department (APD) for four counts of attempted second-degree murder.
APD has not released details about the nature of these new charges, likely due to the lengthy approval process in place within the City of Alexandria.
This recent arrest comes on the heels of a previous investigation in March 2023, where Aaron Demond Jones, 25, Quantavius Jamar Richards, 27, and Diamante Swaizer, 23, all residents of Alexandria, were arrested in connection with the suspected murder of Mathew Leary, a 20-year-old from Cheneyville.
Leary tragically succumbed to a gunshot wound to the head. As detectives delved deeper into the case, additional suspects linked to the homicide emerged. Five individuals have since been apprehended on charges ranging from obstructing justice to accessory after the fact.
Records from the Rapides Parish Inmate inquiry system indicate that Aaron Jones was released from jail on October 13, 2023, following his arrest in March. It appears that his original $1.1 million bond was reduced at some point.
Additionally, Jones has a prior legal history, having been charged with attempted second-degree murder or non-negligent manslaughter and a parish probation violation in June 2019. However, the outcome of the 2019 arrest remains unclear.
The arrest of Aaron Jones sheds light on ongoing law enforcement efforts to combat crime and maintain public safety in the Alexandria community.
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