Jefferson Davis Parish – Louisiana law enforcement officials have successfully recovered five all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) stolen from a Texas powersports dealer, leading to the arrest of a suspect from Iota, Louisiana. The investigation began when the Clay County Sheriff’s Office responded to a theft at HE Powersports in Henrietta, Texas, on December 12, 2024.
The stolen vehicles, valued at over $150,000, were taken during an overnight heist. Through investigative work, Texas authorities identified a potential suspect in Louisiana and reached out to the Louisiana State Police for assistance.
Within two days, detectives from the Louisiana State Police Region 2 Criminal Investigations Division (CID) and Criminal Intelligence Unit (CIU) located 31-year-old Jamarcus Dwayne Williams. During their investigation, authorities not only recovered all five stolen ATVs but also discovered a stolen 40-foot flatbed trailer, valued at approximately $30,000, which investigators believe was used to transport the stolen vehicles.
Williams faces five counts of illegal possession of stolen things under Louisiana statute RS 14:69. He was booked into the Jefferson Davis Parish Correctional Center and will face additional charges in Clay County, Texas, where the theft originated.
The successful recovery highlights the effectiveness of inter-state law enforcement cooperation in solving property crimes that cross jurisdictional boundaries.
An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.