Two Separate Louisiana Stories: Manhunt Continues, Detention Facility Planned
A months-long manhunt for a Louisiana man charged in a fatal crash continues while plans advance for a migrant detention facility at an airport.

Two distinct developments in Louisiana are drawing attention as authorities continue separate law enforcement and immigration operations in the state.
A six-month manhunt remains ongoing for Manmeet Singh, 30, who faces vehicular manslaughter charges in connection with the death of Patricia Saidu, 21, in a wrong-way crash. Singh is believed to have potentially fled Louisiana and may have left the United States entirely, according to law enforcement officials.
Separately, the Trump administration is moving forward with plans to expand immigration detention operations at Alexandria Regional Airport in rural Louisiana. The proposed facility would house migrant families and unaccompanied children in converted barracks adjacent to the airport runway.
The Alexandria airport site has been described by administration officials as intended to serve as a "first of its kind" short-term detention center. The facility would be part of broader deportation operations, with the airport serving as a departure point for removal flights.
Both cases highlight ongoing law enforcement challenges in Louisiana, with the Singh manhunt representing local criminal justice efforts while the detention facility reflects federal immigration policy implementation. The timeline for the Alexandria facility's operational status has not been publicly specified by federal authorities.