Two arrested in Kenner following New Orleans armed robbery

KENNER, La. (WGNO) — Two men were arrested in Kenner on Wednesday afternoon following an alleged armed robbery and vehicle theft in New Orleans.

According to the Louisiana State Police, New Orleans Police Department detectives reported the armed robbery, which happened in the 4400 block of America Street, to the Louisiana State Police shortly before 3 p.m.

Around 4 p.m., the vehicle, a 2022 Dodge “Scat Pack” Charger, was found by troopers near Williams Boulevard and Veterans Memorial Boulevard in Kenner. A stop was attempted, resulting in a brief chase, which reportedly ended at Delaware Avenue and 24th Street when the Charger hit an LSP vehicle.

Inside the car was the alleged driver, identified as 26-year-old Charles Brown, of Baton Rouge, and 22-year-old Terry Williams, of New Orleans. Troopers also searched the vehicle and reportedly found two firearms, one of which was reported as stolen, as well as around 125 grams of marijuana.

LSP officials said both Brown and Williams were arrested and booked into the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center on the following charges:

Brown:

• Aggravated flight from an officer.
• Possession of stolen property.
• Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
• Proceeds from drug transactions.
• Possession with intent to distribute a schedule I controlled dangerous substance (marijuana).
• Possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance.
• Possession of a stolen firearm.
• Warrant from NOPD for armed robbery.

Williams:

• Possession of stolen property.
• Possession with the intent to distribute a schedule I controlled dangerous substance (marijuana).
• Warrant from NOPD for armed robbery.

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