Two From Louisiana Arrested After Striking a Cow When Deputies Discover They Both Have Warrants

Louisiana – On August 11, 2022, the Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at 04:18 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the area of Highway 26 and Ardoin Road in regard to a cow in the roadway. When deputies arrived, they discovered the cow had been hit by a vehicle.

First responders from Fire District 2 were on the scene. According to authorities, during the investigation, deputies learned that the driver, Jaekwon Ladarius Fontenot, and a passenger, Christopher Paul Jack, both had outstanding warrants. Jaekwon and Christopher were taken to the Jefferson Davis Parish Jail.

Jaekwon Lardarius Fontenot, 19, of Wilson Street, in Ville Platte, Louisiana was booked in on warrant 51805 for Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm and warrant 39248 for Theft of a Firearm.

Christopher Jack, 37, of Railroad Avenue, in Mamou, Louisiana, was booked on warrant 51804 for Illegal Display of License Plate, carrying of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm, and warrant 51804-2 for Improper Lane Usage, Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

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.