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Winnfield, LA – The Winn Parish Sheriff ’s Office has arrested a local man following an extensive narcotics investigation that culminated in the execution of arrest and search warrants this week.

Dennis “Denny” Johnson of Winnfield was taken into custody without incident at his residence located at 700 West Court Street, Apartment 126. Deputies executed a search warrant at the property, where they discovered suspected methamphetamine, syringes containing suspected methamphetamine, and various items of drug paraphernalia.

Johnson was booked into the Winn Parish Detention Center on the following charges: Three counts of Distribution of Methamphetamine (Schedule II) Possession of Methamphetamine (Schedule II) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia All evidence seized during the search has been submitted to the crime lab for analysis. According to the Sheriff ’s Office, additional charges may be filed pending the results of the laboratory testing.

Oct 3rd and 4th are the dates for the Winnfield Rodeo. There will be a calf scramble for kids and special guest Katie Lynn English. The rodeo will be nightly beginning at 8pm at the fairgrounds in Winnfield. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children.

Winnfield Fire Department Dispatched to Overturned Tractor Trailer

Winn Parish DART Advocate Holds CCRT Meeting

Kiwanian Steve Bates spoke to Kiwanis about the tax changes and effects of the Big Beautiful Bill. First he gave us a true/false quiz to see what we knew about taxes. He reminded us that if a notice does not come in the mail it is not from the IRS. He also said that there are 3 reasons for an audit-random, something out of kilter on your return, or if someone complains about you. Due to lack of IRS audit personnel there have not been very many audits in the past few years.

An investigation into the deadly officer involved shooting that took place on June 20, 2025 in Winnfield in the 500 block of St John Street that left Justin Curry dead has resulted in no charges for the deputy, according to documents released by the Winn Parish DA’s office.

Based on the events leading up to Curry’s death, the deputy’s use of excessive force was justified. District Attorney Chris Nevils states that deputies spent 1.5 hours negotiating with Curry. Curry shot 13 times inside the room he was barricaded in.

On June 20, the Winn Parish Sheriff ’s Office requested the Louisiana State Police, Criminal Investigations, Region 3 Detectives to investigate the shooting. On Sept 22, the Louisiana State Police presented their findings to the DA’s office.

Union Baptist Church will be holding its annual revival on September 21st through September 26th, 2025. Bro. Shad Tibbs will be bringing the message each night. Services on Sunday the 21st will start at 5:00 that evening. Monday through Friday the services will begin at 6:30. Come and join in each night in fellowship and worship. The address is 336 Old Union Baptist Church Road Winnfield, Louisiana, 71483. Physical location: located on highway 499 outside of Joyce, Louisiana (the Sikes highway) follow the signs.

The Winn Parish Sheriff ’s Office recently received a report of a stolen iPhone. Deputies tracked the device to a residence located at 1102 Nugent Street. Investigators obtained a search warrant for the home, and the warrant was executed by deputies from the Winn Parish Sheriff ’s Office with assistance from the Winnfield City Police Department.

Upon entering the residence, two individuals— Darrius Ard and Shamyrra Bouie—were detained. Ard was found to have an outstanding warrant through the Winnfield Police Department and was taken into custody and booked into the Winnfield Jail.

The Winn Parish Fair is headed to the Winn Parish Fair Grounds. The official dates are September 29 – October 4. There will be lots of activities and entertainment available including the following: Rodeo shows (TBA), Midway rides and games for all ages, commercial and craft exhibits inside and outside the exhibit building, pageants (Miss Winn Parish Fair), and Agriculture awareness programs, crop judging and pet shows. There will also be livestock, dairy, beef, sheep, goat, and poultry shows and judging.

September 14 marked a first in Winnfield Fire Department history as several members were sworn in Monday evening with the Louisiana State Guard. These members will become state guardsmen with the 3RD Area Command located at Camp Beauregard which is also where training drills will take place for all members to learn certain skills dealing with force protection on state military bases, search and rescue operations with boats and heavy equipment, and work (POD) sites which are points of distribution for items such as food and water during disasters. Family, friends, and city and parish leaders gathered as 2nd Lt. Seth Bordelon swore in each guardsman. Also sworn in was Asst. Police Chief Charles Curry and City of Winnfield Electrical Supervisor Jonathan Paul, also a volunteer fire fighter with the city. Once trained, these members will be able to assist during any and all emergencies throughout the state of Louisiana while bringing this knowledge back to the community.