A Grambling man stopped by state police for failure to wear a seat belt ended up being charged with numerous offenses Monday.
Antuane Davon Gamble. 30, was stopped on U.S. Highway 167 near La. Highway 545 at about 8:45 a.m. Jan. 5. In addition to the seat belt violation, the trooper determined the license plate displayed on the Chevrolet Malibu had been switched from another vehicle.
The driver of the vehicle gave his name as Kayon Gamble with a date of birth indicating he was 33. The trooper found no Louisiana driver with that name. A passenger, the driver’s wife, provided his correct name and date of birth. That identification was confirmed when the trooper retrieved a Louisiana identification card photograph.
When the trooper attempted to handcuff Gamble, he initially appeared to comply but then pulled away and turned around to face the trooper. With the assistance of Dubach Police, officers were able to overcome Gamble’s resistance and apply handcuffs.
Gamble stated he lied about his name due to being nervous about other things going on in the area, according to the trooper’s report.
Gamble was booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center for no seat belt, switched license plate, no driver’s license, resisting an officer by providing a false name, resisting an officer by force, and a warrant from Grambling Police for failure to appear in court on a speeding charge.
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