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Baton Rouge police arrests two people suspected of stealing vehicle during food delivery

3 hours 58 minutes 7 seconds ago Friday, February 28 2025 Feb 28, 2025 February 28, 2025 4:56 PM February 28, 2025 in News
Source: WBRZ
Whitson (left), Wilson (right)

BATON ROUGE - Two people were arrested after allegedly stealing a vehicle during a food delivery, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department.

BRPD said officers tried to stop a stolen vehicle after they responded to a call at Lee Drive. The occupants inside the vehicle fled from officers and were later apprehended after a vehicle and an on-foot pursuit.

Desmond Wilson, 22, and Dacquan Whitson, 23, were booked for charges including theft of a motor vehicle, possession of firearm by a felon and more. Whitson had an active warrant out of Zachary for charges including illegal use of a weapon, while Wilson had previous arrests for charges such as illegal use of a weapon and attempted second-degree murder.

Officers also seized approximately 231.4 grams of marijuana, a Glock 19 firearm and a Glock 21 firearm.

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