Alexandria, LA (5/31/2023) – The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office (RPSO) reported the arrest of an Abbeville man.
On May 5th, 2023, RPSO received a report of a battery on an elderly victim at a local business. The victim suffered serious injuries, and Sheriff’s Detectives initiated their investigation.
On May 11th, 2023, surveillance video was obtained, and photos of the suspect and a vehicle were featured on the RPSO Facebook Page, where tips were received through Crime Stoppers of Cenla.
Sheriff’s Detectives identified the suspect as Ronnie Dale Stelly, 44, of Abbeville, LA, from their investigation and Crime Stoppers tip. Through their investigation, Detectives obtained a warrant for Stelly for 2nd Degree Battery.
On May 22nd, 2023, Stelly turned himself into deputies at the Rapides Parish Detention Center and was booked for one count 2nd Degree Battery. Stelly was released the following day on a $2,000.00 bond.
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