Two juveniles from LaPlace were arrested last Thursday after a scare at First American Bank in Norco, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement. According to a social media post by the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office that detailed the incident, concerned bank employees had locked the doors and called 911 upon noticing two individuals dressed in all-black, wearing face masks, and seemingly armed with handguns near the bank.
The young suspects, both 16 years of age, were believed to be on the verge of committing a robbery and were allegedly dropped off by another individual from LaPlace. This led to a chase that ended with the arrest of the teenagers. Sgt. Jenni Barrette, Public Information Officer for the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office, noted that the silver sedan used in the incident was subsequently found in St. John Parish, with an arrest warrant swiftly being issued for the driver on charges of Principle to Terrorizing and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Juvenile.
While the juveniles remain in custody pending a court hearing, the specific charges are severe. One of the detained has been charged with Terrorism, Juvenile in Possession of a Firearm, Resisting an Officer, and Criminal Trespass. The other faces charges of Terrorism and Resisting an Officer. As per the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office, the law cautiously reminds us that "All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in the court of law," as the seriousness of these allegations underscores the gravity of juvenile crime and its impact on perceptions of public safety.
The identity of the driver, who remains at large, and the circumstances that led to this disturbing event remain under investigation, with updates expected as more information becomes available.
