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Local Police Chief and Sergeant Arrested: Claiborne Parish Sheriff's Office to Handle Service Calls
Homer Police Chief, Elvan “Van” McDaniel, has been arrested. He faces charges of aggravated battery and malfeasance in office. The charges follow an investigation into an excessive force complaint against the Homer Police Department (HPD). The complaint stems from an incident on December 5, 2022, where a suspect was allegedly tasered multiple times while handcuffed and on the ground. The Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations/Bossier City Field Office (LSP BOI BCFO) conducted the investigation in collaboration with the Claiborne Parish District Attorney’s Office.
Homer Police Sergeant Arrested Following Arrest of Chief
On Monday, December 5, 2022, Homer Police Department (HPD) investigated a reported theft in the 1400 block of Arthur Street in Homer. Officers assigned to the Patrol Division, including HPD Chief Elvan “Van” McDaniel, encountered and arrested one subject. That subject was ultimately booked on numerous charges, including resisting arrest.
Louisiana police chief faces charge of aggravated battery involving 2022 arrest, state police say
HOMER, La. — A North Louisiana police chief is facing charges over accusations he used excessive force during an arrest last December, Louisiana State Police said. Homer Police Chief Elvan “Van” McDaniel, 53, was arrested Monday on charges of aggravated battery and malfeasance in office after state police raided his home in Homer and the town’s police department, a state police news release said.
Homer Police Chief Arrested For Excessive Force
On Monday, December 5, 2022, Homer Police Department (HPD) investigated a reported theft in the 1400 block of Arthur Street in Homer. Officers assigned to the Patrol Division, including HPD Chief Elvan “Van” McDaniel, encountered and arrested one subject. That subject was ultimately booked on numerous charges, including resisting arrest.
Homer Police Chief McDaniel Arrested: CPSO to Handle Local Calls
The Homer Police Department's Chief, Elvan 'Van' McDaniel, was arrested following a theft investigation on December 5, 2022. He is charged with aggravated battery and malfeasance in office. The arrest occurred after McDaniel and other officers apprehended a suspect on Arthur Street in Homer. The suspect was later charged with several offenses, including resisting arrest.