Eldridge Thomas Jr. was booked with attempted second-degree murder, home invasion, and aggravated flight from an officer last Tuesday, September 4.
Just as children were arriving at Westside Elementary to begin school the school’s resource officer heard gunshots and radioed to Scott Police. An officer arrived so quickly that he was able to see the suspect driving away from the scene in his truck.
When the officer arrived, the resource officer ran up and pointed out the truck, and the officer gave chase. Another Scott Officer joined the chase. When the suspect turned onto Apollo, Sheriff’s Deputies were waiting, blocking the road. The suspect allegedly fired at the deputies, and they fired back. A bullet crashed into the Scot officer’s windshield, cutting his arm, hand, and face.
Officers surrounded the suspect on St. Mary Street and La. 93. The suspect got out of his truck and was arrested. A press release revealed that another person, a relative of the suspect’s, was in the truck at the time.
You can read more about the incident here: https://goo.gl/TbJ1wV
If your friend or loved one has been arrested in South Central Louisiana, contact Mud Bug Bail Bonds to get started on the bail bonds process: https://goo.gl/vpebrX