Sex Offender Wanted in East Texas Caught in Louisiana

TYLER — Authorities say Delanda Letregg Player, 48, was arrested on March 22 by the Louisiana U.S. Marshal service in West Monroe, Louisiana. According to KETK, deputy U.S. marshals in West Monroe were working with members of the Joint East Texas Fugitive Task Force when they were able to locate and arrest Player. The suspect has narcotic warrants with the Tyler Police Department and Smith County Sheriff’s Office, as well as a parole violation from the State of Texas. Officials say he was arrested without any resistance. Player was taken to the Ouachita Parish Jail and will be held without bond pending an extradition hearing back to Texas. He could face additional charges regarding his status as a sex offender.