MONROE, La — On June, 1, 2024, Monroe Police Department Heat Officers conducted an investigation in the 4000 Block of Gayton Street.
The target of that investigation, Vince L. Hunt, was observed leaving the home. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on his 2017 Infiniti Q50. Hunt fled from officers leading them on a vehicle chase.
At the intersection of South Inglewood and Desiard St., Hunt lost control of his vehicle and left the roadway. Hunt’s vehicle struck a large concrete pylon causing the vehicle to spin out of control several times before coming to a rest in the parking lot at 5600 Desiard.
A subsequent search of his vehicle and his residence produced the following: 13 1/2 pounds of marijuana, 1300 Ecstasy pills, 280 Xanax pills, 19 liquid ounces of Promethazine, a digital money counter, vacuum bag sealer, and all evidence needed to package narcotics.
HEAT officers also located a Glock 26 9mm, H & K VP 40 caliber, Loricin 25 caliber, Glock 21 45 caliber, Hi-Point .380 caliber. DMPS .223 AR-15 rifle, a large amount of ammunition for all firearms, and $12,650 in cash.
All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
