Oct 11, 2024
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — An investigation into a multi-parish stolen property scheme ended in two men being arrested and another man wanted, according to a news release from the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office. Glenn Price, 68, of Donaldsonville, was arrested and charged with illegal possession of stolen things and operating a scrap metal business without a license. Price is running against Leroy Sullivan Sr. in the race for City of Donaldsonville mayor on Nov. 5. Theodore Myers, 47, of Darrow, was arrested on fugitive charges and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. On Monday, Sept. 30, detectives were notified by Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office regarding an investigation into the theft and illegal sale of a telecommunication company's copper wire, which had reportedly been stolen from utility poles in Livingston and East Feliciana parishes, according to APSO. Louisiana contractor accused of damaging home with intent to defraud arrested During the investigation, detectives identified Myers and Kyle Melancon, 44, of Prairieville, as suspects. As the investigation progressed, detectives discovered that Melancon and Myers managed multiple illegal transactions with Price, who reportedly purchased the stolen copper wire for cash, according to APSO. The sheriff's office said Price "would sell the copper to a recycling center in Baton Rouge without the required license and documentation." According to APSO, Price reportedly illegally profited by more than$25,000 from the transactions between Sept. 3 and Oct. 5. Detectives are also actively seeking Melancon. The sheriff's office encourages anyone with information to call APSO at 225-621-4636 or Crime Stoppers at 225-344-7867 This is an ongoing investigation. Latest News Allred pushes back on Cruz transgender attack ads See Louisiana high school football scores for games and teams in, near Baton Rouge Couple who moved to Florida heartbroken after Milton ruins their 'happily ever after' LSU homecoming 2024 vs. Ole Miss: What football fans need to know before game day APSO: Donaldsonville mayoral candidate among 2 arrested, 1 wanted in stolen property scheme
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