Update: Ladrakus Goudeau turned himself in to authorities at the Bunkie Police Department on Friday, April 17, at approximately 12pm. Goudeau was wanted as a suspect with an altercation involving a stabbing that occurred on April 6, 2026, at the Augustine Apartments Complex.
Goudeau surrendered to authorities without incident. He was taken into custody and transported to the Avoyelles Parish Detention Center #1. Goudeau has been charged with the following offenses:
- Aggravated Second Degree Battery
- Attempted Second Degree Murder
- Disturbing the Peace
Disclaimer: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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The Bunkie Police Department received several calls regarding a fight in progress at 702 East Church Street, being the Augustine Apartment Complex, around 7:33pm on Monday, April 6. Officers quickly responded to the scene and discovered a male victim that had sustained a stab would to his leg. Bunkie Fire & Rescue and Acadian Ambulance arrived swiftly on scene and treated the victim, then transported him to a local hospital. At the time of this press release, the male victim is still in medical care and is currently stable.
The initial investigation presented evidence that the suspect, Ladrakus Goudeau (pictured above) is the alleged primary suspect responsible for the altercation and stabbing of the victim. An arrest warrant has been signed and issued for the arrest of Ladrakus Goudeau. Bunkie PD is asking the public for any information regarding the whereabouts of Mr. Goudeau; contact the Bunkie Police Department. Tipsters may remain anonymous.