3 From Louisiana Arrested in Connection with Smash and Grab Burglaries in Lake Charles

Louisiana – The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported on June 27, 2022, that on April 2, 2021, CPSO detectives were notified of a burglary at a convenience store on Lake Street in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Detectives observed a gray Nissan Sentra enter the parking lot with no license plate after reviewing surveillance video from the business. The unknown male left the parking lot and later returned, throwing a stone through the window to gain entry into the business. The subject then proceeded to stuff about $4,000 worth of cigarettes into a trash can. Detectives discovered that the vehicle was registered to Nathan Johnson, 29, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, after using additional resources.

Following further investigation, Judge Tony Fazzio issued an arrest warrant for Johnson on August 3, 2021 for the following charges: Simple Burglary; Simple Criminal Property Damage from $1,000 to $50,000; Theft from $1,000 to $5,000, with a total bond of $32,500.

As a result of a traffic stop on June 23, 2022, deputies arrested Nathan Johnson for the above outstanding warrant. Jerry Alfred III and Jerry Alfred IV were also in the vehicle. Prior to the traffic stop, these subjects attempted to burglarize another convenience store on Tom Hebert Road, according to further investigation and review of surveillance footage.
All three individuals were apprehended and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center. Jerry Alfred III and Jerry Alfred IV were charged with Attempted Burglary. Nathan Johnson was additionally charged with Attempted Burglary.

Detectives from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office are currently assisting with a statewide investigation into similar “smash and grab” thefts.

Detectives John Coffman and Bradley Grant of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office are the case’s lead investigators.

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.