Suspect jumps into bayou

BY STEVE WILSON
THE DAILY IBERIAN
Published/Last Modified on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 2:14 PM CDT

A suspect is in custody this morning after jumping into Bayou Teche following a foot pursuit in New Iberia.

Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies chased a 37-year-old man on foot in the general area of Lewis and Main streets, near the Lewis Street Bridge, on the city’s east side, according to the sheriff’s office.

IPSO Public Information Officer Wendall Raborn said a deputy noticed a suspicious vehicle parked near a business on Darcy Street. Deputies approached the vehicle and after the driver got out he fled on foot to evade capture, Raborn said.

The suspect entered the Bayou Teche and continued to elude deputies, he said. Deputies searched along the water’s edge for nearly an hour. At 5:50 a.m. a deputy chased the suspect towards the west bank and the suspect eventually was captured at 6:08 a.m. Ammunition was found in the suspect’s vehicle although no weapons were recovered at that time.

Raborn said the suspect hit his head and was injured when he jumped into Bayou Teche and was then taken to a local hospital.

Charges are pending against him and an investigation is continuing.

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cool dude wrote on Aug 19, 2008 2:46 PM:

" Im not gonna say much about this incident,I personally know this guy.Its been several years since ive seen him. He was at that time a very good person,Its sad to say but im sure drugs had something to do with his behavoir. "

Shocked to say the least... wrote on Aug 16, 2008 11:28 AM:

" Wow...I can't believe some of the comments that I'm reading here. Maybe if they did something about the drug EPIDEMIC in New Iberia things like this wouldn't be happening. I doubt that there is one person in New Iberia who doesn't know someone, or is related to someone who has a problem with drugs. Shame on you, this could be one of your family members and then you'd be crying foul! Can't anyone see the drug problem in New Iberia? "

To Deborah C wrote on Aug 16, 2008 8:30 AM:

" Been there, done that. Spike is the man in the DA's office. He knows how to light that flame. I have complete confidence in him. What I am doing is making Ackal aware that there are other issues such as this that need attention.If I could bring it to the state's attention I would. But it is completeley impossible when your case worker won't even respond. I will keep on hoping and praying that this issue is looked over. God Bless you too! "

Deborah C. White wrote on Aug 15, 2008 8:07 AM:

" I don't know what you would like Sheriff Ackal to do about non-support. This has to start within the Non Support Office first. The sheriff can't do anything unless this first comes from the Non support Office, the DA Office or the court system. Mr. Ackal cannot just act alone with this type of issue. I suggest you go to the Office of Non Support and turn this scum that does not pay to help support his children. Sometimes it is a long process. Good luck and I pray things work out for you. "

bee an old friend too wrote on Aug 14, 2008 7:49 PM:

" Gee, one guy, on foot and they finally caught him and he was @ the hospital for 6am. Hmmmm...injuries from the Bayou? I doubt that seriously. I personally know this guy ~ he's got a good heart. Maybe we need to start paying attention to other things such as unpaid child support. What can you do about that Mr. Ackal? There's alot of people out there that owe arrears and are still walking free. When is this gonna change? "

bee wrote on Aug 13, 2008 10:26 PM:

" if you have warrents wouldn't you run. I am not condoning what he did. But he was probley just got scared and ran. Did that even come across your minds? "

An Old Friend wrote on Aug 13, 2008 2:59 PM:

" This is just a human being with a problem, come on people are you all perfect? Has no one that you know ever got into any trouble? I grew up with this guy and yes he has issues but he is still human. What happened to treating others the way that you want to be treated? Why should he have drowned for what he did? Nonsense!!!! "

a reader of this forum wrote on Aug 13, 2008 9:34 AM:

" Now wait, not one of you posting has said one thing about his race, what's up with that! He must have been set-up.
Why else would the police be chasing him! lol. No really, keep up the patrols and doing your jobs effectively. "

lol wrote on Aug 13, 2008 6:39 AM:

" yeah he is related to someone. the parents who are ashamed to admit that they have a son that stupid. you think someone from the chamber of commerce could have a son like that? "

HUH wrote on Aug 13, 2008 1:25 AM:

" Ackal Swim? No, huh? He may need votes just to learn how to move eacch arm, then another 200 votes, per each leg, to beable to swim. "

great work wrote on Aug 13, 2008 12:00 AM:

" Good job deputies! It appears that no one can think of anything derogotive to say about this. "

Southern Fried Brain wrote on Aug 12, 2008 10:14 PM:

" To IPSO,
I know you needed to apprehend him, but if he needed help while in Bayou Teche, maybe some one could have thrown him a brick, next time {Ha,Ha}!
Good job on your follow-up. Maybe next time, you can call in the dogs to get him. But still, a job well done!
Thanks for keeping our streets safer!
Godspeed To Sheriff Ackal, and ALL of IPSO! "

That is SAD wrote on Aug 12, 2008 10:13 PM:

" I wonder who is this 37 year-old man. Why is his name not posted? Is he related to someone who is well known? "

Kelly wrote on Aug 12, 2008 9:28 PM:

" you wouldn't want for him to drown if that was you family. he didnt rape or molest a child he has a drug problem. That dosn't constitute that death penalty. Im glad that he was captain of the swim team. "

A Deputies Dad wrote on Aug 12, 2008 8:48 PM:

" If he had drowned there would be some here that blamed the IPSO... "

lafayette lady wrote on Aug 12, 2008 7:20 PM:

" too bad the ones who wrote negative comments have nothing better to do than criticize others...... wonder if they have a life?????? "

Cajun Gal wrote on Aug 12, 2008 7:17 PM:

" its so amazing to me how some people can joke around about another's troubles. Just didnt think there were so many people that can walk on water these days........Judge not..................
Tables may be turned on yall too one day.... never know "

LOL wrote on Aug 12, 2008 6:20 PM:

" Very funny Blade!!! "

Nobama wrote on Aug 12, 2008 5:58 PM:

" The bayou teche is way too shallow. There should be some dredging done. If it were a little deeper we wouldn't have to worry about this scumbag. "

Wes Blauch wrote on Aug 12, 2008 5:48 PM:

" "Hit" his head? I think an investigation of brutality is needed. "

too bad wrote on Aug 12, 2008 3:47 PM:

" Scum bag should have drowned. Would have saved us some tax dollars. Get 'em Ackal, you 'da MAN!! "

Blade wrote on Aug 12, 2008 2:55 PM:

" Ha! He could swim? LOL! "

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