NAPOLEONVILLE, La (KLFY) — Jedarrius Jaylon Brown, 20, was released to the custody of the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office for allegedly committing felony armed robbery and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile, officials said.

Assumption Parish Sheriffs responded to a complaint in the 200 block of Murial Street on Dec. 28. 2023 in reference to an armed robbery, said officials. Deputies reported that the victim was walking in the area of LA 398 and LA 663 when he was approached by a male subject who attacked him. Shortly after, multiple subjects wearing masks, some of which were armed, robbed him of cash, authorities said.

During the investigation, deputies said they allegedly identified and secured arrests warrants for Jedarrius Jaylon Brown.

According to authorities, Brown was most recently being held in the Lafayette Parish Correctional Facility on local charges there. Then he was released to the custody of the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, March 5.

Deputies said Brown was booked on the charges of armed robbery and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile.

Brown remains incarcerated pending a bond hearing. We will update as more information is released.

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