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5199 2019-03-24 Troop F Female Arrested in East Carroll Parish Homicide


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March 24, 2019


Female Arrested in East Carroll Parish Homicide


Lake Providence - On Saturday, March 23, 2019, at approximately 3:00 a.m., three people were shot while at Blackberry’s Bar and Billards in Lake Providence. This shooting left Cheryl Lewis dead and two other people in critical condition.

Louisiana State Police Detectives were contacted by the East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office to assist with the investigation of the homicide and attempted homicides. After collecting evidence and speaking with witnesses, it was determined the suspect was 34-year-old Quinessiah Sanders of Epps. On Sunday, March 24, 2019, Sanders turned herself in to State Police Detectives and was booked into Riverbend Detention Center in Lake Providence.

Sanders was charged with 2nd degree murder and two counts of attempted 2nd degree murder.

This is an ongoing investigation.

Please see Louisiana State Police Facebook page for suspect photo

Contact Information:
M/T Michael Reichardt
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section

Office: (318) 345-2810
michael.reichardt@la.gov
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