Elvin Ortiz, DOC number 299674, appeared July 9, 2025, before the Louisiana Committee on Parole at Rapides Parish Detention Center for alleged parole violations arising from an arrest in March 2025. Ortiz acknowledged he had been arrested but the charge was dismissed by the district attorney. The panel voted not to revoke his parole and recommended continued supervision with conditions.

The hearing turned on a March stop during which a deputy alleged he observed narcotics taken from Ortiz’s sock while riding a bicycle. Ortiz and his attorney disputed that the item was tested or that a lab report supported the allegation; the transcript shows the charge was ultimately dismissed. Ortiz acknowledged being arrested and that he had been on parole approximately 23 months without prior revocation.

The panel admonished Ortiz to avoid circumstances that create the appearance of wrongdoing and to comply fully with supervision conditions, including attendance at NA/AA meetings. One panel member said, “I think you've learned your lesson. I think you better slow that bicycle down and, also keep away from anything that even looks bad.” The panel recorded votes to not revoke parole and to continue supervision with the same or similar special conditions.

Panel members noted Ortiz had been detained for about 120 days following the arrest and that a reprimand or continuation of supervision would be appropriate given the dismissal. The panel recorded that Ortiz should continue regular supervision and meet previously imposed conditions; the decision will be reflected in his parole file.