A man who fled Jackson Parish deputies last Sunday was arrested in Ruston after spike strips were deployed to stop the high-speed pursuit.
Demarren Keshawn Hollins, 25, was arrested on numerous charges by Lincoln Parish deputies, Ruston Police, and the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office
On December 21, investigators with the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office took a complaint from a victim of possible domestic violence after the victim sought assistance at Jackson Parish Hospital.
Based on statements obtained during the investigation, investigators developed probable cause to believe the victim had been battered and strangled by Demarren Hollins while driving with three minor children in the vehicle. The victim reported being threatened, choked to the point of dizziness, and struck in the head. A witness provided a statement consistent with the victim’s account.
Hollins had accompanied the victim to the hospital and was waiting in the hospital’s waiting room area during the investigation. It was also determined that Hollins had an active warrant from Ouachita Parish. While the investigation was being conducted, Hollins fled the hospital.
Hollins was quickly located by deputies traveling northbound on U.S. 167. After confirming the active warrant and that probable cause had been established related to the domestic violence investigation, deputies attempted a vehicle stop.
Hollins failed to comply with emergency lights and sirens and continued fleeing at a high rate of speed, prompting a vehicle pursuit that traveled from Jackson Parish into Lincoln Parish.
As the pursuit entered Lincoln Parish, Jackson Parish deputies coordinated with the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office which deployed spike strips near California Avenue in Ruston, successfully deflating all four tires of the fleeing vehicle. Hollins then fled on foot but was apprehended shortly thereafter with the assistance of the Ruston Police Department.
Hollins was taken into custody and taken to the Lincoln Parish Detention Center, where he was booked on Lincoln Parish charges of aggravated flight from an officer, resisting an officer, and holds by Louisiana Probation & Parole. A detainer has been placed for Jackson Parish charges of theft under $1,000, domestic abuse battery by strangulation with child endangerment, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, and aggravated flight from an officer.
In a statement, the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office expressed appreciation for the assistance of partner agencies and remains committed to responding swiftly to incidents involving domestic violence and threats to public safety.
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