Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker announced today (Wednesday) the arrest of a recently terminated deputy following a criminal investigation into misconduct involving falsified official documents.
Former Detective Spencer White was arrested at the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office earlier Wednesday after a warrant was issued by the 26th Judicial District Court. His employment with the Sheriff’s Office was terminated on Monday.
White faces one count of malfeasance in office, three counts of forgery and one count of filing or maintaining public records. All are felony offenses.
He was booked into Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center. Bond was set at $185,000 by 26th Judicial District Court Judge Michael Craig.
“Former Deputy White’s employment was terminated by the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office as a result of an internal affairs investigation in which potential misconduct was identified,” said Sheriff Parker.
“Those findings raised concerns that warranted further review. The matter was referred to the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office for criminal investigation. On Tuesday, during the final inventory of his office upon termination, we discovered suspicious documents which ultimately led to the issuance of felony arrest warrants and today’s arrest,” Sheriff Parker said.
Forged documents included a falsified incident report claiming that White’s vehicle had been burglarized and prescription medication stolen—a claim unsupported by any official record in the WPSO system.
Investigators also found the incident number corresponded to an unrelated case and the documents contained fabricated statements and the unauthorized use of fellow deputies’ names and credentials. Upon questioning, White confessed to creating the false document in question.
“This is a difficult day for our department, but accountability is non-negotiable,” Sheriff Parker said. “When the public places their trust in us, we must uphold the law without compromise. No one is above it, not even one of our own.
“As your sheriff, I remain committed to complete transparency. When questions of conduct ever emerge in this office, the citizens will be informed as soon as the information is available for release. This agency belongs to the people of Webster Parish, and they deserve honesty, trust and accountability. I expect nothing less and neither do they,” the Sheriff said.
Sheriff Parker has recused his office from further investigation into any remaining additional allegations against White. The Louisiana Attorney General’s Office will investigate the case and will provide any further information.