A male Louisiana Department of Corrections offender escaped from custody at the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office DC-1 facility in Marksville on Saturday, Nov. 7, at approximately 8:30pm.

The inmate in question is Artavien Lowayne Darnelle Green. Information on Green is as follows.

-Age: 20 years of age (Date of Birth: November 18, 2005)
-Race: Black
-Sex: Male
-Height: 5 feet 8 inches
-Weight: 130 pounds
-Eye Color: Brown
-Last Known Address: 5403 Weaver Road, Lake Charles, Louisiana

The individual is an active Louisiana Department of Corrections inmate serving time for Aggravated Second Degree Battery. Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies, tracking teams, and investigators are currently on scene and actively searching the surrounding vicinity.

Sheriff David L. Dauzat urges residents throughout the Marksville area to take immediate safety precautions:

-Keep all home doors, windows, and perimeter gates securely locked.
-Secure all outbuildings, sheds, and shops.
-Ensure all parked vehicles are locked and keys or key fobs are removed.

Do not attempt to approach, confront, or apprehend this subject.

Sheriff Dauzat stated, “Our deputies and tracking units are actively working the area to locate this offender and take him safely back into custody. We ask our community to remain vigilant, secure your homes and vehicles, and immediately contact law enforcement if you observe anything suspicious.”

Anyone who observes suspicious activity or has information regarding the whereabouts of this individual is urged to immediately contact APSO. For emergencies, always dial 911. For non-emergencies, you may contact our main office at (318) 253-4000.