Sheriff Aaron Mitchell and Chief Deputy Brad Walker announce a new boat was purchased for the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office.

A custom 24’ Patrol Boat with a 96” beam width and 300 Mercury engine was designed and built by Gator Trax Boats: Louisiana Custom Aluminum Boats in south Louisiana.

The boat features a thick .190 ga aluminum hull (most retail fishing boats are made of .100 ga aluminum). This design was essential for the unpredictable and stumpy conditions of Toledo Bend Lake. Other features include electronic technology for recovery operations, FLIR (Forward Looking Infrared) to detect heat, 36v trolling motor, hard-covered top, dual anchoring power poles, emergency lights and radio communications, and other necessary equipment.

This boat was purchased with state funds secured by Senator Alan Seabaugh.

Senator Seabaugh said: “I am proud to have secured critical funding for projects across Senate District 31, including appropriations for a new search, rescue, and emergency operations boat for the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office. With about 1,200 miles of shoreline along Toledo Bend Lake, it is essential first responders have the tools they need to protect both our citizens and the many visitors who enjoy this beautiful region.”

Sheriff Mitchell and Chief Deputy Walker would like to thank Senator Seabaugh for his unwavering support for law enforcement in Sabine Parish and across the district.