A Winnfield man is facing multiple felony charges after Winn Parish Sheriff’s Office investigators linked him to a residential burglary through security camera footage and a search of his vehicle and apartment.

On March 12, investigators responded to a reported burglary at 8497 La. 499. The homeowner told deputies he returned home from work at approximately 5:15 p.m. to find a broken window. Inside, he discovered items had been moved and that a Remington 700 .30-06 bolt-action rifle and an Apple Watch were missing.

Security camera footage showed a gray Chevrolet Impala pulling up to the residence and a male exiting the vehicle and approaching the home.

The investigation led deputies to the Flatland Apartments off La. 34, where they observed a male wearing clothing matching the security footage and working on a vehicle consistent with the one captured on camera. Investigators identified the man as LaAndrew Holden of Winnfield.

Holden denied involvement in the burglary but consented to searches of his vehicle and residence. Deputies found the stolen Apple Watch inside the vehicle’s center console. Holden was placed under arrest at that time.

During questioning, Holden told investigators he had sold the stolen rifle for $50 to a man he identified as “Uncle Terry” in Natchitoches. Investigators contacted the individual in Natchitoches Parish, who confirmed purchasing a rifle from Holden earlier that day. The buyer said he was unaware the firearm was stolen and voluntarily surrendered it to law enforcement.

Holden was transported to the Winn Parish Detention Center and charged with simple burglary, theft of a firearm, criminal trespass and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. All stolen property was recovered and returned to the homeowner.

Sheriff McAllister credited cooperation with the Winnfield Police Department for the swift resolution of the case.