San Augustine Sheriff Seeking Help Identifying Suspects in Home Invasion


This is a picture of the vehicle believed to be driven by the suspect(s) and it is believed to be a black 2008-2011 Ford Escape. The suspects should be considered armed and dangerous, and should not be approached.

January 21, 2022 - On January 17, 2022, at approximately 1:30 PM, the San Augustine Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call in regards to a shooting that took place at a residence on County Road 120 East.

At the scene, Deputies, along with San Augustine Police City Officers found that Courtney Garrett had been shot during a home invasion by two unknown black males. Mr. Garrett was transported to the emergency room in San Augustine, where he was then transported to LSU trauma center in Shreveport Louisiana by life flight.

The Sheriff’s Department is investigating the incident and is currently following up on leads to identify the suspects. Anyone with any information on this case is asked to contact Sheriff’s Investigator Joey Haley at the San Augustine Sheriff’s Office at 936-275 2424.