Catahoula Parish correctional deputy arrested for sexual battery of juveniles

Special Victims Detectives within the Special Investigations Group, Alexandria field office of the Louisiana State Police, conducted an investigation which resulted in the arrest of 57-year-old William Dennis Boyd of Jonesville.

In September 2026, Detectives received a complaint from the Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Office in regard to potential sex crimes involving one of their employees.

As a result of the investigation and information obtained, arrest warrants were acquired for Boyd. The arrest warrants were issued for sexual battery of a juvenile (two counts) and felony carued nal knowledge of a juvenile.

On October 16, 2026, Boyd was arrested and processed into the Catahoula Parish Detention Center.

The investigation remains active and ongoing. It will be submitted to the Catahoula Parish District Attorney’s Office for review and prosecution. No further information is available at this time.

“We believe in transparency, accountability, and preserving the public’s trust. The arrest of an employee at Catahoula Correctional Center serves as a reminder that no one is above the law,” said Sheriff Toney Edwards. “We hold our employees to the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct. Any allegations of misconduct will be taken seriously and addressed appropriately. We remain committed to upholding the law, cooperating fully with all investigations, and protecting the integrity of Catahoula Correctional Center and the Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Office.”