A Sunday evening in Marrero turned chaotic when a high-speed chase involving a reportedly stolen Ford F-150 ended with three people under arrest shortly after 6 p.m. Troopers say the pursuit began when they tried to pull over the truck, which had been reported stolen, and ended on Myers Boulevard, where the pickup finally came to a stop and its occupants took off running. Louisiana State Police later identified the suspects as 22-year-old Jarvis Windmon, 19-year-old Damond Wilson and 24-year-old Davante Williams.
How the chase unfolded
According to Louisiana State Police, troopers with Troop B first spotted the stolen F-150 on U.S. Highway 90 Business near LA-45 and tried to make a traffic stop. Instead of pulling over, the driver took off, and the truck sped away at a high rate of speed. The chase ultimately ended on Myers Boulevard, where Windmon and his two passengers jumped out of the truck and ran. Jefferson Parish deputies responded to assist, and during a search in the area, troopers say they found a bag containing a firearm. A homeowner on Myers Boulevard turned Wilson over to troopers, according to the State Police release.
Search, drone unit and apprehension
With help from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Drone First Responder Unit, troopers tracked Williams to an area near Myers Boulevard and the Fourth Street Canal. Local reporting indicates he tried to run again but was subdued after troopers deployed a Taser. During his arrest, officers say they recovered a firearm from Williams, and Windmon was also found to be in possession of a weapon when he was taken into custody, WDSU reported. Authorities say the F-150 had been reported stolen and that the investigation remains active.
Charges and custody
All three men were booked into the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center on a stack of charges. According to Louisiana State Police, Windmon faces counts of aggravated flight from an officer, resisting arrest by flight, possession of a firearm while committing a crime of violence, illegal possession of stolen things, unauthorized use of a movable and a probation violation. Wilson was booked on charges that include resisting arrest by flight, home invasion and fugitive warrants. Williams faces counts including resisting arrest by flight, felon in possession of a firearm and possession of tools for a crime. Troop B says it will continue working with local partners as the case moves forward.
What this means for the neighborhood
The arrests highlight ongoing worries about stolen vehicles and illegal guns surfacing in Jefferson Parish neighborhoods, concerns that residents and local outlets have been sounding throughout the spring. Recent coverage of a deadly crash on the West Bank has only added to the unease, and troopers are urging anyone with information about Sunday’s chase or related activity to contact Troop B's public affairs office.
