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Colfax police, U.S. Marshals arrest man for 7 counts of attempted murder

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COLFAX, La. (KALB) - The U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, in coordination with the Colfax Police Department, arrested a man on April 14 following a violent incident that happened back on December 2, 2024, on Eleanor Street in Colfax.

Colfax PD said Kendarius Nelson was wanted in connection with a drive-by shooting. He was located in Ball at the time of his arrest.

Nelson was arrested and charged with:

  • Criminal conspiracy (7 counts)
  • Assault by drive-by shooting (7 counts)
  • Attempted second-degree murder (7 counts)
  • Aggravated criminal damage to property
  • Simple criminal damage to property

Bond was set at $250,000

Nelson also had additional warrants through Grant Parish for contempt of court and carrying a firearm on school property. During his arrest, he had two new charges of resisting an officer.

Nelson was transported to the Rapides Parish Jail for booking.

“This arrest demonstrates the strength of interagency collaboration and the impact community involvement has in bringing violent offenders to justice,” said Chief Edward Butler.

https://www.kalb.com/2025/04/15/colfax-police-us-marshals-arrest-man-7-counts-attempted-murder/