Louisiana Authorities Asking for Help Locating Suspect in an October 27 Stabbing

Louisiana - On November 2, 2022, St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that detectives are seeking assistance from the public in locating Don Lewis, 50, of LaPlace, Louisiana.

Authorities reported that on Thursday, October 27, 2022, deputies responded to the area of Marjorie Court in reference to a subject who was stabbed. The victim stated that Lewis stabbed him in the back during an altercation with a knife.

Detectives secured an arrest warrant for Lewis for aggravated second-degree battery based on the investigation. Lewis' last known address in LaPlace, Louisiana was in the 800 Block of Marjorie Court. Lewis reportedly has a lengthy criminal record, including armed robbery and firearms offenses.

Authorities are asking anyone with information about Lewis's whereabouts to contact St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office Lt. Carolina Pineda of the Criminal Investigations Division at 504-494-3840. Citizens can also call the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office TIPS line at 985-359-TIPS (8477) or submit tips on the Sheriff’s Office website by following this link.

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.