Alexandria, LA (06/11/2024) – On Monday, June 10, 2024, at approximately 8:10 PM, the Alexandria Police Department (APD) located an occupied stolen vehicle at Lee Street and Duhon Lane and attempted to stop it.
The vehicle fled from officers, leading to a short pursuit that ended in the 2900 block of MacArthur Drive.
A 16-year-old juvenile and 17-year-old Dereon Gordon, both of Alexandria, LA, were arrested and charged with one count of Theft of a Motor Vehicle, one count of Aggravated Flight From an Officer, and one count of Resisting an Officer.
This incident is currently under investigation. Anyone with information about this case or any other crime in the Alexandria area is encouraged to contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at (318) 441-6416, or APD Dispatch at (318) 441-6559. Information can also be emailed to detectives at APDDetectives@cityofalex.com.
For those seeking a cash reward, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers of CenLa at (318) 443-7867. The Crime Stoppers P3 Tipster App can also be downloaded to leave tips and obtain a claim number for a cash reward at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile.
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Note to parents and guardians: With recent changes in Louisiana law, it is now much easier for juveniles to be tried as adults. Please encourage your children to observe all new state laws, as 17-year-olds are treated as adults.
