CONVICTED FELON IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARM

CONVICTED FELON IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARM
LEROYAL SOUTHALL, JR.

PLATTENVILLE – Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon reports the arrest of Leroyal Southall, Jr., 49, of 12373 Sugar Mill Drive, Geismar, LA, on a felony firearms violation arising from a complaint at a residence on B&L Street in Plattenville on July 25, 2024.

Deputies were dispatched to the area in reference to a disturbance complaint and were cautioned that Leroyal Southall, Jr. may have a firearm in his vehicle.

During the investigation, deputies did recover a firearm from the vehicle of Leroyal Southall, Jr. Deputies determined that Southhall was a prior convicted felon and therefore could not legally possess a firearm.

While investigating the complaint, Leroyal Southall, Jr. exhibited signs of a medical condition which deputies felt needed the attention of medical personnel. Southall was transported to a medical facility for evaluation.

Deputies secured arrest warrants for Leroyal Southall, Jr.

A uniformed patrol deputy arrested Leroyal Southall, Jr. on Saturday. He was booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center on charges of:

*Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
*Disturbing the Peace

Leroyal Southall, Jr. remains incarcerated with bond set $10,000.

For additional information concerning this News Release, contact Sheriff Leland Falcon or Public Information Officer, Lonny Cavalier at (985) 498-9353 or (985) 369-7281.