Courtesy of Union Parish Sheriff’s Office
On October 7, 2025, the Union Parish Sheriff’s Office began investigating a string of burglaries in a neighborhood near Farmerville. During the previous night, multiple vehicles were burglarized in a residential neighborhood. UPSO Patrol deputies increased patrols in the area in response to these reports.
During the early morning hours of October 8, 2025, proactive night shift patrol deputies observed suspicious activity and quickly connected it to vehicle burglaries in the area. Their actions led to the identification of several suspects and played a key role in stopping a pattern of ongoing criminal activity. Through continued investigation, deputies gathered evidence and obtained multiple arrest warrants through the Third Judicial District Court.
During the investigation, deputies learned one of the burglary suspects, a 16-year-old male juvenile, repeatedly allowed his court-ordered GPS ankle-monitor to power off for extended periods, violating the terms of his monitoring order, which constitutes Simple Escape.
As a result of the investigation, the following individuals were arrested:
- A 15-year-old male juvenile of Farmerville was arrested for Criminal Conspiracy and Simple Burglary.
- A 16-year-old male juvenile of Farmerville was arrested for Simple Escape and Criminal Conspiracy.
- Jamon Locks, age 17, of Farmerville, was arrested for 2 Counts of Contributing to the Delinquency of Juveniles and Criminal Conspiracy.
- Brayden Shelbon, age 17, of Farmerville, was arrested for Simple Burglary, Criminal Conspiracy, and Contributing to the Delinquency of Juveniles.
This case remains under investigation, and additional arrests are expected as the investigation continues.
Sheriff Gates reminds the public that the best way for citizens to be proactive against vehicle burglaries and thefts is to simply lock their vehicle. Never leave valuables in plain sight and lock your vehicle if you are not occupying it. If you have any information about these burglaries, you can submit an anonymous tip on our mobile app or our website.
