The Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Office Investigative Division is a multi-task-oriented unit.

The Division is led by Chief Criminal Deputy Joel Arnold.

The Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Office Investigative Division is tasked primarily with the investigation of Felony offenses such as Burglaries, Violent Offenses, Sexual Assaults, offenses against children, as well as investigations that require specialized training.

Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Office Investigators also take pride in a strong working relationship with the Seventh Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Investigators go to great lengths to provide complete and thorough investigations to the District Attorney’s Office for prosecution, and to assist the District Attorney’s Office until all aspects of the investigation have been resolved.