Pointe Coupee deputies arrest man after overnight search in Livonia

January 31, 2023 Daniel Brown News, Top Stories 0

LIVONIA, La. — The Pointe Coupee Sheriff’s Office says they arrested a man Tuesday morning after an all-night search.

Livonia Police say they initiated a traffic stop close to Reliable Ln. Monday night. They say the suspect had active warrants from another agency and fled to a nearby field during that traffic stop.

The Pointe Coupee Sheriff’s Office issued a warning Monday night to residents in the area to be on alert. They joined the search along with Louisiana State Police, the Angola Search Team and a drone pilot from fire district #3.

*Source: Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page*

After searching for a while, the search moved towards Hwy 411. Just before 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, the Pointe Coupee Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook that they have arrested the suspect.

The suspect’s name has not been released.

About Daniel Brown 256 Articles

Daniel Brown is an award-winning journalist from Livingston Parish. Daniel began his career in Baton Rouge before working at television stations in Cleveland, Atlanta, Charlotte and Beaumont. As a newsroom editorial leader, Daniel has helped lead stations to regional Emmy awards as well as Edward R. Murrow awards for distinguished journalism. He is a proud graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University.