CHURCH POINT, La. (KLFY) — A Lafayette man was arrested after leading Church Point police on a chase in an allegedly stolen car with an unrestrained toddler in the front seat, authorities said.
Tyrik Nikeo Duplechain, 25, of Lafayette, is charged with the following:
- Aggravated flight from an officer
- Illegal possession of a stolen vehicle
- Cruelty to a juvenile by child endangerment
- Possession of marijuana
- Reckless operation of a motor vehicle
- Disobeying a stop sign
- No child restraint
- No seat belt
- Driving under suspension
- Speeding (34 in a 25 mph speed zone)
Church Point Police said an officer attempted to pull a car over on Monday for a traffic violation. The driver refused to stop and led officers on a chase in Church Point in the East Plaquemine Street area.
Police said the driver turned into a field and hit a drainage ditch. When the driver was taken into custody, officers said they saw a 2-year-old child in the front seat with no seat belt or child restraint. They also allegedly found 3.2 ounces of marijuana in the vehicle.
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