Leesville, LA (7/14/2024) – In a significant development, the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office has requested the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations/Alexandria Field Office (LSP AFO) to investigate a theft at the First Assembly of God Church in Leesville.
Following a thorough investigation, it was revealed that former pastor Dock Jack Osteen III was responsible for stealing the monetary funds in question.
The LSP AFO obtained a warrant for Osteen’s arrest for theft under $25,000. On July 12, 2024, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in Florida arrested Osteen on the outstanding warrant. He is currently awaiting extradition to Vernon Parish.
The Louisiana State Police will continue to serve as the lead investigative agency. The investigation remains active and ongoing, with no further information available at this time.
The Louisiana State Police offers an online reporting system to the public, providing a convenient, anonymous, and secure way to report suspicious or criminal activity. The form can be accessed by visiting lsp.org and clicking the “Report Suspicious or Criminal Activity” link.
Source: Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section, (318) 266-7275
