Louisiana Man Arrested for Alleged Felony Theft and Burglary After Homeowner Captures Crime on Surveillance Cameras

Raceland, Louisiana - On October 30, 2022, Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre reported the arrest of Danny Brown, 55, of Raceland, Louisiana, for an alleged theft and burglary at a Raceland residence.

Deputies were called to Danos Street in Raceland on October 28, 2022. A man stated that many items had been stolen from his patio and shed earlier that morning. Among the stolen items were a generator, a set of golf clubs, a portable torch set, and other things. Surveillance cameras recorded footage of the suspect and his vehicle, a red Dodge Durango with racing stripes.

The suspicious automobile was later discovered parked at a property in the 2300 block of Highway 182 in Raceland, Louisiana on the afternoon of Saturday, October 29. Danny Brown was recognized as the owner. Deputies contacted Brown and questioned him about the incident. Deputies secured a warrant for Brown's arrest after questioning him.

Brown was arrested and put into the Lafourche Parish Correctional Complex on felony theft and simple burglary charges. Bail is set at $10,000.

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.