| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 4458 | 2008-07-03 | Troop E | Physical Altercation With Trooper Leads To Fugitive’s Arrest |
| LOUISIANA STATE POLICE COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent News Release Date: July 3, 2008 Physical Altercation With Trooper Leads To Fugitive’s Arrest On Wednesday, July 2, 2008, Louisiana State Police Trooper Shawn Owens arrested Mr. Richard Patrick Maher (W/M 38 yrs) of Grove, OK. The incident began when Trooper Owens initiated a traffic stop on LA 6 at Interstate 49 in which Mr. Maher was the driver. Initially Trooper Owens was stopping Mr. Maher for the violation of speeding. After briefly stopping, Mr. Maher quickly placed his vehicle in drive and attempted to flee. In his desperate effort to evade arrest, Mr. Maher drove his vehicle off a parking lot embankment. This action caused his vehicle to overturn several times. After Mr. Maher exited the overturned vehicle, he led Trooper Owens on a lengthy foot chase and physical altercation. During the foot chase, Mr. Maher attempted to acquire other vehicles (attempted carjacking) on four separate occasions. Mr. Maher was taken into custody with the assistance of Deputy United States Marshal Mark Robbins. Deputy Marshal Robbins was fueling his vehicle at a nearby gas station when he observed the altercation. Without hesitation, he aided Trooper Owens in the capture and arrest of Mr. Maher. Neither Trooper Owens nor Deputy Marshal Robbins was injured during the altercation. Mr. Maher was transported to Natchitoches Regional Hospital for treatment of minor cuts and abrasions. Mr. Maher is wanted out of Delaware County Oklahoma for Second Degree Burglary and Taking/Receiving Stolen Credit Cards. Mr. Maher is also wanted out of Louisiana by Louisiana Probation and Parole for a probation violation. Mr. Maher was booked into the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center and charged with Speeding, Resisting an Officer, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Attempted Carjacking (four counts), and Expired Inspection Sticker. Natchitoches Police Department also aided in the incident and investigation. Louisiana State Police would like to take this opportunity to extend their appreciation to the United States Marshals Service and to Deputy Marshal Robbins for their assistance regarding this incident. For More Information, Contact: S/T Scott Moreau Louisiana State Police Troop E Public Affairs Office: (318) 487-5915 www.lsp.org _______________________________________________________ xxx LSP xxx | |||
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