Alexandria, LA (2/26/2024) – The Alexandria Police Department (APD) responded to a call concerning a person with a firearm at a convenience store on Bolton Avenue on Sunday, February 25, 2024, around 9:00 PM.
Thirty-six-year-old Cedrick Hongo, a resident of Alexandria, LA, was apprehended by law enforcement officers and subsequently charged with multiple offenses.
These charges include one count of Illegal Carrying of a Weapon, one count of Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and one count of Obstruction of Justice.
The Alexandria Police Department expressed gratitude to the public for their cooperation in facilitating this arrest and emphasized the importance of community involvement in combating crime.
The investigation into this incident remains ongoing. Anyone with information relevant to this case or any other criminal activity in the Alexandria area is urged to contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at (318) 441-6416 or APD Dispatch at (318) 441-6559. Additionally, individuals can provide information via email to [email protected].
For those who wish to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers of CenLa offers a cash reward for valuable tips. They can be reached at (318) 443-7867, and tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Crime Stoppers P3 Tipster App, available for download at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile.
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