GRAND JURY INDICTMENT RESULTS IN ARREST/REBOOKING
ARRESTED:
Tyler Jermaine Sylvester, 26 years old
717 Versen Street
Berwick, LA 70342
CHARGE:
First Degree Rape
Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz reports, “On July 29, 2025, the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office was
informed that a victim of a suspected first-degree rape revealed this information during the
preparation of another trial involving Sylvester. The alleged rape is to have occurred the night
prior to deputies attempted to arrest Sylvester on other outstanding warrants on August 2, 2022.
The victim, after dealing with the trauma of the ordeal, made this information known to the
Assistant District Attorney during case preparation. Sylvester was scheduled for trial on 4
counts of Attempted First Degree Murder, where he is alleged to have shot at deputies
attempting to arrest him on outstanding warrants.” Sheriff Guidroz continues, “Sylvester has a
long history of domestic violence and flight from officers. This recent development clearly
illustrates the extreme trauma that can be caused from domestic violence and other serious
crimes against persons. The courage and bravery exhibited by the victim in this case cannot be
understated. It is possible to escape the chains of domestic violence; our District Attorney’s
Office and the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office stand ready to help in any way possible.”
Anyone with additional information about this crime is encouraged to call the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office
at 337-948-6516.
You may also call Crime Stoppers at 337-948-TIPS, download the P3 app on your mobile device or simply dial
**TIPS on your mobile phone to tip. All calls are anonymous and you can earn a cash reward for information
leading to an arrest.
This is Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz. All persons are presumed innocent
until proven guilty in a court of law.
