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Three vehicles, the SUV, the trailer, and the four-wheeler were stolen, police say

RawNews1st May 30, 2023

This morning at approximately 7:47 a.m., deputies from the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a gray SUV pulling a trailer carrying a four-wheeler.

Rather than stopping the driver of the vehicle fled. After a short chase the suspect vehicle crashed into a ditch.

The driver and passenger fled on foot. A manhunt was initiated but the suspects escaped.

After investigation deputies determined that all three vehicles, the SUV, the trailer, and the four-wheeler were stolen.

Through investigative efforts, deputies were able to identify the driver of the stolen vehicle as Montero Matthews, 19 and the passenger as Erick Whitfield, 19, both from Ethel, Louisiana.

Both subjects are wanted and arrest warrants have been secured for the pair charging them as follows:

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Matthews: three counts possession of stolen things, aggravated flight from an officer, and reckless operation of a motor vehicle.
Whitfield: three counts possession of stolen things, and flight from an officer.

Attached are photographs of the wanted subjects.

If you have any information concerning the whereabouts of these individuals, please contact the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office at 225-683-5459 or Crime Stoppers at 225-344-STOP.