Catahoula Parish Arrest Report - The Jena Times

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May 6, 2026

Catahoula Parish Arrest Report

The following individuals were arrested and booked into the Catahoula Parish Jail during the last week:

Billy Dewey Wiley Jr., 46, of Olla, was arrested April 28 by the Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Office for driving under suspension and possession of CDS I.

James Smith, 79, of Ferriday, was arrested May 2 by the Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Office for driving under the influence.

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