St. Charles Parish Arrests 84-Year-Old Man After Shotgun Incident on Halloween Night
Herman Alexander was taken into custody after deputies reported he pointed a gun at them in St. Rose.
By Ivan Dvorak ·
St. Charles Parish authorities arrested an 84-year-old resident on Saturday following a confrontation with law enforcement officers in the Charlestowne subdivision.
Deputies responded to calls at approximately 9:30 p.m. on October 31, 2026, regarding a suspicious person walking the neighborhood and aiming a shotgun at nearby homes. Officers located Herman Alexander near the intersection of W. Club Drive and River Birch Lane. They ordered him multiple times to drop the firearm, but he did not comply. According to the deputies, Alexander pointed the shotgun directly at them at one point during the exchange.
Officers reported that they fired shots at the man after he aimed the weapon at them. Alexander fell to the ground but sustained no gunshot injuries. Deputies quickly moved to render aid and confirmed he was physically unharmed. He was taken into custody without further incident.
Police records show that Alexander has no prior criminal history. However, officers noted that in May 2026, they responded to his home for an apparent mental health episode. He was transported to a hospital for evaluation at that time. His charges are pending.
The incident occurred in St. Rose, a community within St. Charles Parish. The arrest follows a series of reports from residents about a man with a gun in the area. Local officials confirmed the suspect was identified as a local resident of the subdivision.
