Jul 01, 2024
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — A man is facing several charges after crashing into Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office vehicles during a chase through Metairie on Monday, July 1. According to the JSPO, deputies spotted a driver that was a wanted suspect "in connection with an earlier investigation" near the intersection of Independence and El Dorado streets around 11:30 a.m. Three shot after argument turns violent at Houma bar When the deputies tried to pull the suspect over, they said he refused to and started a chase that resulted in the suspect crashing into two JPSO vehicles and one uninvolved person's vehicle. (WGNO/Patrick Thomas)(WGNO/Patrick Thomas)(WGNO/Patrick Thomas)(WGNO/Patrick Thomas)(WGNO/Patrick Thomas)(WGNO/Patrick Thomas)(WGNO/Patrick Thomas)(WGNO/Patrick Thomas)(WGNO/Patrick Thomas) The chase continued into the intersection of Transcontinental Drive and Quincy Street until the suspect's car stopped working. The suspect, a Metairie man, refused to get out of the vehicle. JPSO deputies said that an officer sustained "minor lacerations" when they were "forced to break the driver's window" to get him out of the car. JPSO deputies had to tase the suspect to take him into custody. New Orleans man convicted of killing two people in ‘Burgundy Massacre’ According to JPSO, the deputy was taken to a local hospital for treatment and is reported to be in "stable condition." The driver of the uninvolved vehicle and the suspect were taken to a hospital for injuries related to the crash. The JPSO reported that the suspect will face multiple charges, which include resisting an officer, aggravated assault of a peace officer and aggravated flight. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Gramercy crash involving 18-wheel shuts down eastbound lanes of interstate Top female golfers tee up for the Olympics The Memo: Democratic fears rise as Trump’s chances soar after debate, Supreme Court ruling GOP seizes on Biden debate fallout to batter vulnerable Democrats Beryl becomes earliest Category 5 in history. Long-range track worth watching.
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