On February 18th , 2024, Waltez Williams, 29, of Homer, Louisiana was arrested by Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office (CPSO) deputies. CPSO detectives secured a warrant for William’s arrest following an investigation into a local burglary.

On January 22nd , 2024, a Homer, Louisiana residence was burglarized, and multiple items were stolen.

Among the items stolen were four, window mounted, air conditioner / heater combo units. In addition to the AC units, multiple power tools were also stolen from the residence. CPSO detectives discovered that much of the stolen property, including three of the AC units, had been sold to a pawn shop in Ruston, Louisiana. CPSO detectives also learned that Williams was responsible for selling the stolen items to the pawn shop. With the stolen property located, and with the assistance of additional witnesses, CPSO detectives were not only able to recover most of the stolen property but were also able to directly connect Williams to the Claiborne Parish Burglary. Williams will also face charges from Ruston Police Department, in connection with his defrauding of the pawn shop, by knowingly selling stolen property.

CPSO Sheriff Sam Dowies would like to thank the Ruston Police Department, and Chief Anthony Smith of Haynesville Police Department, for their assistance in this investigation. Sheriff Dowies would also like to remind the citizens of Claiborne Parish that public assistance is always appreciated. Sheriff Dowies stated the investigation was an excellent example of what law enforcement can accomplish when members of the public are willing to share information with us and are willing to take an active role in helping to make our community a better, safer place to live.

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