The LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s Office is notifying residents of ongoing search operations throughout the parish as members of Blue SAR (Search and Rescue) assist in efforts to locate Derek Boyd.
In a public notice issued Monday, October 26, Sheriff Lane Windham’s office advised residents that volunteer search personnel and their vehicles may be seen traveling throughout LaSalle Parish and conducting searches in various locations.
The Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to remain aware of the search team’s presence and allow volunteers the space necessary to carry out their operations safely and effectively.
Officials expressed appreciation for the time, dedication and resources Blue SAR volunteers are contributing to the search.
The department has not provided additional details in the supplied notice regarding the circumstances of Boyd’s disappearance, when he was last seen or the specific areas being searched.
Anyone with information that could help locate Derek Boyd is urged to contact the LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s Office at (318) 992-2151.
The Sheriff’s Office also asked the community to keep Boyd, his family and everyone participating in the search in their thoughts and prayers.
Boyd Missing Since June
The latest search announcement comes nearly four months after Boyd was last seen.
Anyone with information regarding Boyd’s whereabouts should contact the LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s Office at (318) 992-2151.
Subject: Derek L. Boyd (age 36)
Residence: Trout, Louisiana
Last Seen: June 29, 2026
Physical Description: Approximately 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighing roughly 170 pounds
Investigating Agency: LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s Office