Pineville, LA (1/24/2024) – The Pineville Police Department (PPD) has successfully apprehended four individuals linked to two separate incidents that unfolded in close succession.
The arrests come after diligent investigations into a vehicle burglary at Pineville High School and an armed robbery at Tanglewood Apartments.
On January 19, 2024, authorities responded to a report of a vehicle burglary at Pineville High School, located at 1511 Line Street. Three days later, an armed robbery was reported at Tanglewood Apartments on 2114 Shreveport Highway. Detectives, conducting a thorough inquiry, were able to establish a common description linking one individual to both events.
As a result of their investigation, the following arrests have been made:
- Evontae Walter: 19-year-old black male, facing charges of Armed Robbery, Criminal Conspiracy, and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Juvenile.
- Jacoree McGill: 18-year-old black male, charged with Armed Robbery and Criminal Conspiracy.
- Two Juveniles: One charged with Armed Robbery, Simple Burglary of a Motor Vehicle, and Criminal Conspiracy, while the other faces charges of Simple Burglary of a Motor Vehicle.
Evontae Walter and Jacoree McGill are currently in custody at the Rapides Parish Detention Center.
Pineville Police Chief Darrell Basco expressed gratitude for the detectives’ hard work, stating, “We are committed to keeping our community safe and will continue to investigate these crimes.”
Residents with information about this incident or any other crime in Pineville are urged to contact the Pineville Police Department at 318-442-6603. Additionally, Crime Stoppers of CenLa can be reached at the same number for those seeking a cash reward. The Crime Stoppers P3 Tipster App is also available for download at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile.
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