FRANKLINTON, La. (WVUE) - A Ponchatoula man and his 6-year-old son are being sought by Washington Parish authorities concerned about the boy’s welfare, Sheriff Jason Smith’s office said Sunday (Oct. 26).

A BOLO (be on the lookout) alert was issued as authorities seek Joshua Beall, 45, and his son Noah, the agency said.

According to the WPSO, deputies were called about a domestic incident Saturday at 9:53 p.m. The agency said Joshua Beall was accused of using a hunting knife to injure his wife, then fled the scene with the child in a 2000 gold Ford Ranger.

“Law enforcement is concerned about (Noah’s) welfare,” the sheriff’s office said.

Beall’s truck bears Louisiana license plate Y464010, the agency said.

Joshua Beall is wanted on counts of home invasion and aggravated second-degree ba

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