Union Parish Sheriff Dusty Gates has announced the successful execution of “Operation Street Thunder,” a large-scale, early-morning sweep that resulted in the apprehension of several wanted individuals linked to violent crimes in Union Parish. This operation was conducted in response to a recent surge in violent incidents, including more than six targeted shootings, several of them drive-by attacks, as well as a series of vehicle thefts within Farmerville and Union Parish.
According to a press release, “The UPSO Criminal Investigations Division has been diligently investigating these incidents, identifying multiple gangs operating in the Farmerville and Union Parish areas as the primary perpetrators. Through meticulous investigative work and collaboration with local law enforcement partners, ‘Operation Street Thunder’ targeted and apprehended key suspects involved in recent criminal activity, sending a clear message that violent criminal activity will not be tolerated in our communities.”
Union Parish Sheriff Dusty Gates issued a stern warning to those involved in violent crime: “Let me be crystal clear: the Union Parish Sheriff’s Office will not stand idly by while gangs and criminals terrorize our neighborhoods. Violent crime stops here, and we will use every resource at our disposal to bring those responsible to justice.”
“Operation Street Thunder” was a coordinated multi-agency effort involving UPSO, Farmerville Police, Marion Police, Sterlington Police, and Louisiana State Probation & Parole. Law enforcement officers executed a swift and strategic sweep on Thursday morning, arresting 19 adults and six juveniles. Operation Street Thunder marks a significant step in restoring safety and security to communities in Farmerville and Union Parish, according to UPSO.
UPSO is still searching for a suspect with connections to the Ruston area. Jordan Gamar Williams, 21, is 5’ 10” tall, weighing 193. He is wanted on felony warrants for attempted second degree murder, aggravated criminal damage to property, assault by drive by shooting, and criminal street gangs and pattern of street gang activity.
Williams should be considered armed and dangerous.
Those arrested so far include:
Tyreon Devon Davis, 17, Farmerville: obstruction of justice, criminal street gangs and pattern of street gang activity (Bail $20,000)
Montonnio Daquille Mason, 25, Marion: attempted second degree murder, aggravated criminal damage to property, illegal use of weapons, assault by drive by shooting (Bail $400,000)
Rodreguis Antwain Williams, 25, Marion: attempted second degree murder, aggravated criminal damage to property, illegal use of weapons, assault by drive by shooting (Bail $400,000)
Kaleb Isaiah Wesley, 18, Marion: attempted second degree murder, aggravated criminal damage to property, illegal use of weapons, assault by drive by shooting, criminal street gangs and pattern of street gang activity (Bail $425,000)
Trenten Johnson, 17, Farmerville: attempted second degree murder, aggravated criminal damage to property, illegal use of weapons with intent to commit other felony, criminal street gangs and pattern of street gang activity (Bail $425,000)
DeAngelo Deshaun Holly, 18, Farmerville: attempted second degree murder, aggravated criminal damage to property, illegal use of weapons with intent to commit other felony, criminal street gangs and pattern of street gang activity (Bail $425,000)
Jase Tyre Fields, 22, Farmerville: possession of firearm by convicted felon, attempted second degree murder, aggravated criminal damage to property, illegal use of weapons while in commission of a felony, contributing to the delinquency of juveniles (Bail $400,000)
JaQuarius Jamon Donald, 21, Farmerville: attempted second degree murder, aggravated criminal damage to property, illegal use of weapons while in commission of a felony (Bail $375,000)
Sylvannia Quonna Shelbon, 38, Farmerville: contributing to the delinquency of juveniles, failure to appear (improper supervision of a minor) (Bail $25,250)
Jimmy Lane Hendricks, 54, Farmerville: simple battery, illegal use of a weapon (Bail to be set)
Taghi Terrel Andrews Jr, 23, Farmerville: possession of firearm by person convicted of certain felonies, criminal street gangs and pattern of street gang activity (Bail to be set)
Ashton Tyreck Andrews, 22, Farmerville: attempted second degree murder, aggravated criminal damage to property, possession of firearm by person convicted of certain felonies, contributing to the delinquency of minors, illegal use of weapons, criminal street gangs and pattern of street gang activity (Bail $225,000)
Antonio Lamar Gipson, 27, Farmerville: conspiracy to commit attempted second degree murder, criminal street gangs and pattern of street gang activity (Bail $100,000)
Nakius Juwuan Stringfellow, 26, Farmerville: failure to appear warrant (traffic charges)
Dupree Isaiah Wesley, Sr, 41, Farmerville: obstruction of justice (Bail to be set)
Zacharian Natavious Hill, 20, Spearsville: violation of protective order, aggravated assault on a dating partner, cruelty to a juvenile (Bail to be set)
Yvette Island, 43, Farmerville: improper supervision of a minor
Kierra Michun Jenkins, 32, Farmerville: improper supervision of a minor
Dominique Yvonne Hobson, 39, Farmerville: improper supervision of a minor (Bail $5,000)
In addition to the adult arrests, six juveniles were taken into custody and booked into a juvenile detention facility. Their ages range from 13 to 16, including multiple juveniles charged with violent felonies.
Male juvenile, 16, Farmerville: criminal trespassing, simple criminal damage to property, theft of motor vehicle (2 counts), vehicle burglary (Bail to be set)
Male juvenile, 16, Marion: attempted second degree murder, aggravated criminal damage to property, illegal use of weapons, illegal possession of a firearm by a juvenile (Bail to be set)
Male juvenile, 16, Farmerville: theft of a motor vehicle (2 counts), vehicle burglary, criminal trespassing (2 counts), simple criminal damage to property (Bail to be set)
Male juvenile, 16, Marion: theft of a motor vehicle (2 counts), no driver’s license, wearing of masks, resisting an officer, fugitive from justice (outside agency warrant) (Bail to be set)
Male juvenile, 13, Farmerville: theft of a motor vehicle (2 counts), vehicle burglary, criminal trespassing (2 counts), simple criminal damage to property (Bail to be set)
Male juvenile, 14, Farmerville: theft of a motor vehicle (2 counts), criminal trespassing, simple criminal damage to property (Bail to be set)
These incidents remain under investigation and additional arrests are expected. Sheriff Gates encourages anyone with information about recent shootings or gang-related activity to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously through the UPSO mobile app or the UPSO website at https://unionsheriff.com/cstip/ All informants will remain confidential.
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