2 Arrested and 1 Wanted for Drive-By Shooting in Vinton
2 Arrested and 1 Wanted for Drive-By Shooting in Vinton
Published October 20, 2021
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested 2 and is searching for 1 responsible for a drive-by shooting that happened on October 18 in Vinton.
Lake Charles, LA – The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office has reported that on October 18, 2021, at approximately 6:30 p.m. CPSO deputies were dispatched to a store on Highway 109 in Vinton in reference to a drive by shooting.
While investigating, Calcasieu Parish detectives spoke with the victim who stated he was leaving the store when he observed a truck driving by. The victim stated that the truck then turned around, pulled back onto Highway 109, and passed the store again. Shots were allegedly fired from the truck as it was passing the store. The victim also informed detectives that he recognized one of the individuals in the truck as Jervon J. Broussard, 24, of Lafayette, LA. The victim’s truck along with another truck in the parking lot was allegedly struck several times during the shooting.
While continuing the investigation and after speaking with witnesses, Calcasieu Parish detectives were able to identify the two other suspects inside the truck as Brison J. Thibodeaux, 28, of Broussard, LA, and Dillon J. Derousselle, 19, of Carencro, LA.
The following day detectives located Broussard and Thibodeaux, at which time they were arrested and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center. The same day a warrant was issued for Derousselle’s arrest. They are all charged with illegal carrying and discharging of a weapon; and aggravated criminal damage to property. Judge Michael Canaday set Broussard’s bond at $210,000 and Thibodeaux and Derousselle’s bond at $300,000.
If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Derousselle they are asked to call CPSO at 337-491-3605 or Crime Stoppers at 337-439-2222.
CPSO Lt. Casey Lafargue is the lead investigator on this case.
An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. A person is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
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