Union Parish hit and run suspect captured in Ouachita Parish during traffic stop

Photo courtesy of the Union Parish Sheriff’s Office

Posted: Jan 20, 2023 / 07:00 PM EST

Updated: Jan 20, 2023 / 03:02 PM EST

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UPDATE (01/19/2023) (KTVE/KARD) — On Thursday, January 19, 2023, the Union Parish Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Turnbow was arrested by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office. Once Turnbow makes a bond on his charges in Ouachita Parish, he will be extradited to Union Parish and booked for Hit and Run.

UNION PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The Union Parish Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance locating 42-year-old James Earl Turnbow. Turnbow is described as a White male standing at five feet and nine inches tall and weighing about 165 pounds. The suspect is frequently around the Downsville and West Monroe areas.

*Photo courtesy of Union Parish Sheriff’s Office*

Turnbow is wanted by authorities for an outstanding warrant for a hit-and-run. If you have any information on the location of the suspect, you are urged to call (318) 368-3124.