08/18/2025
A Winnfield Police Department employee was arrested by the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office after an investigation.
Jessie Phillips, a detective for the Winnfield Police Department, organized a 501 (c) (3), non-profit organization, to help less-fortunate children.
The organization, Save a Kid-Shop with a Cop, solicited donations with the understanding that the money would be used to help children in need.
The investigation revealed that Phillips was withdrawing the donated money for personal use.
Jessie Ray Phillips, 58 years old, of Winnfield, was arrested for Theft over $1,000, Illegal Transmission of Monetary Funds and Malfeasance in Office.
