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The coordinated efforts of the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office Patrol Division, Drone Unit, and Marine Patrol led to the successful recovery of a stranded boater on Tuesday evening on Wallace Lake, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.

On May 27, 2026, at approximately 3:11 p.m., the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office received a call from a concerned parent reporting that his 25-year-old son, Treston Decareaux, had gone out on Wallace Lake around midnight and had not been heard from for several hours. Family members believed Treston launched his boat from Cameron Park, located at 10500 Wallace Lake Road.

Sgt. Brian Johnson and Sgt. Larry Pierce with the Patrol Division immediately responded to Cameron Park to begin search efforts. Upon arrival, deputies discovered that Treston's truck and trailer were not at the boat launch. Deputies quickly deployed drone technology to conduct an aerial search of the surrounding area, but initial efforts did not locate the missing boater or his vessel.

A short time later, Treston's aunt arrived on scene and informed deputies that she had received a text message from him at approximately 2:35 p.m. stating that he was experiencing mechanical problems and was stranded somewhere on the lake.

As the search intensified, Sgt. Johnson continued aerial drone operations while Lt. Chad Davis with Marine Patrol retrieved a patrol boat to begin an extensive on-water search. Meanwhile, Sgt. Pierce located Treston's truck and trailer in the 11500 block of Cypress Gardens Road on the eastern side of Wallace Lake, helping investigators significantly narrow the search area.

At approximately 6:09 p.m., Lt. Davis located Treston and his disabled boat stranded on the northern portion of Wallace Lake. Treston was found safe and unharmed.

Lt. Davis safely towed the disabled vessel to a nearby launch, where deputies assisted Treston with loading the boat and ensuring he returned safely home.

"This incident highlights the professionalism, teamwork, and dedication displayed by our deputies every day," said Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr. "By utilizing advanced drone technology, marine operations, and coordinated patrol efforts, our personnel were able to bring this situation to a safe conclusion. We are grateful this young man was located safely and reunited with his family."

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