RAYNE, LA. (KLFY) — Two men were arrested in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries on the northeast and south sides of Rayne, according to Rayne Police Department.
Sage Hanks,30, of Jeff Davis, was arrested and charged with:
- 10 counts of simple burglary
- 6 counts of attempted simple burglary
- Theft of a firearm
- Felon in possession of a firearm
- Possession of Schedule I CDS
- Possession of stolen items valued over $5000
Blaze Dupuis, age 26,of Duson, was arrested and charged with:
- 10 counts of simple burglary (Vehicle)
- 6 counts of attempted simple burglary (Vehicle)
- Theft of a firearm
- Felon in possession of a firearm
Police said the series of burglaries occurred on the mornings of Aug. 2 and Aug. 8. Based on surveillance footage, police identified two suspects then executed a search at their residences on Aug. 8-9.
Investigators believe the pair are responsible for significantly more vehicle burglaries than those captured on camera, as many incidents were not reported to law enforcement by vehicle owners, police said. Among the confirmed thefts, a handgun was stolen from an unlocked vehicle…