Glenmora, LA (5/18/2023) – There Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office (RPSO) reported the arrest of three Oakdale men in connection with the Glenmora drive-by on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
At approximately 8:40 PM on Monday, May 16, 2023, Patrol Deputies and officers from the Glenmora Police Department (GPD) responded to a report of a shooting near 13th Street and Division Street in Glenmora. Upon arrival, a victim with a gunshot wound was located, later identified as Derrick Harris, 19, of Glenmora.
According to initial reports, there was an altercation between the suspects and the victim, which resulted in gunfire. Acadian Air Med responded and transported the victim to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Sheriff’s Detectives, Crime Scene Investigation, and officers from the GPD responded to begin their investigation. Through investigative techniques and evidence located at the scene, Detectives were able to develop three individuals from the Oakdale area as suspects.
The suspects were identified as Nicholas Earl Holmes, 20, of Oakdale; Jaiden Holmes, 19, of Oakdale; and Jason D. Walker, 18, of Oakdale. Through the cooperation and assistance of the Oakdale Police Department, Rapides Detectives were able to execute numerous search warrants locating evidence and numerous witnesses to the incident.
On May 16, 2023, Jaiden Holmes was taken into custody without incident, arrested, and booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center for 2nd Degree Murder, Assault by Drive-by shooting, and Criminal Conspiracy. The bond has been set at $1,520,000.00 and he remains in jail at the time of this release.
On May 17, 2023, Nicholas Earl Holmes was taken into custody without incident, arrested, and booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center for eight counts of cyberstalking. Today, he was re-arrested on warrants for 2nd Degree Murder, Assault by Drive-by shooting, and Criminal Conspiracy. Bond has been set at $1,524,000.00, and remains in jail at the time of this release.
On Thursday, May 18, 2023, with the assistance of the Oakdale Police Department, Jason D. Walker was located in Oakdale, taken into custody without incident, and placed under arrest on the warrants from Rapides. He was booked into the Oakdale City Jail. He will later be transported and booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center for 2nd Degree Murder, Assault by Drive-by shooting, and Criminal Conspiracy. (no photo available at the time of this release)
Sheriff’s Detectives say this is still an active and ongoing investigation, and more arrests are likely. Anyone with any information on this investigation is asked to contact Det. Jason Hagan or Det. Matt Cross, Criminal Investigations Division at 318-473-6727, RPSO at 318-473-6700, or Crime Stoppers at 318-443-7867. The Crime Stoppers P3 Tipster app may also be downloaded to leave tips and get a claim number for a reward. P3 app: https://www.p3tips.com/community/mobile/index.htm
NOTE: Crime Stoppers is a private non-profit organization. Crime Stoppers is not a law enforcement agency.
A special thanks to Chief Chad Doyle of the Oakdale Police Department for his assistance, resources, and professionalism during this investigation.
Arrestee:
Jaiden Holmes, 19
Elizabeth, LA
Charges:
1 count 2nd Degree Murder
1 count Assault by Drive-by shooting
1 count Criminal Conspiracy
Arrestee:
Nicholas Earl Holmes, 20
Oakdale, LA
Charges:
8 counts of cyberstalking
1 count 2nd Degree murder
1 count Assault by Drive-by shooting
1 count Criminal Conspiracy
Arrestee:
Jason D. Walker, 18
Oakdale, LA
Charges:
1 count 2nd Degree Murder
1 count Assault by Drive-by shooting
1 count Criminal Conspiracy
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