A high-speed chase in Kenner led to the arrest of an 18-year-old Texas man identified as Jerry Hickman, after he reportedly stole a blue Dodge Charger and subsequently caused a traffic incident on I-10 eastbound. WGNO reported that the chase began on Tuesday afternoon when Kenner Police Department officers observed the vehicle speeding and running through a red light in the 4300 block of Williams Boulevard. Despite attempts to stop Hickman, using lights and sirens, he continued to flee, leading to a pursuit.
Hickman, who was allegedly employed to transport cars, changed his course of duty when he took the Charger from a Baton Rouge location and drove to Kenner, as per details from the WGNO coverage; the chase ended abruptly when Hickman's Charger crashed into the back of a truck due to traffic buildup on the interstate. WDSU added that no injuries were reported from the incident and although the truck sustained no damage, the Charger was significantly damaged.
Upon apprehension and subsequent investigation, officers discovered illegal narcotics inside the stolen vehicle, adding drug possession to Hickman's slate of charges, noted WWLTV. The Kenner Police Department confirmed no additional injuries or property damage resulted from Hickman's irresponsible evasion attempt and illicit activities.
