CPSO Arrests Two for Armed Robbery, Searching for Third Suspect

While two suspects have been arrested, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office (CPSO) is searching for a third armed robbery suspect and needs the publics assistance locating him

According to a media release from Kim Myers, deputies responded to an armed robbery report on Tuesday, November 5, at about 11:00am in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Kirkman Street in Lake Charles, where they spoke with the victim who told them three men, identified as Jacoby J. Richmond, 29, 2409 Elaine Street, Westlake, Javeon J. Green, 19, 1909 3rd Street, Lake Charles, and Deonta D. Bartie, 19, 625 Dixy Drive, Lake Charles, pointed a gun at him and forced him to hand over an AK-47, which was located in his vehicle.

Further investigation on November 7, resulted in a signed warrant in the amount of $95,000 for the arrests fo Richmond and Bartie, and $120,000 for the arrest of Green. On November 9, Richmond and Green were located, arrested and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center. They are charged with armed robbery; armed robbery with a firearm; and theft of a firearm. Green is also charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Judge Sharon Wilson issued the warrants.

Bartie is charged with armed robbery; armed robbery with a firearm; and theft of a firearm. Detectives are still searching for him.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Bartie is asked to contact CPSO at 337.491.3605 or Crime Stoppers at 337.439-2222.

The AK-47 has yet to be recovered.