Morgan City man arrested in Mardi Gras 'street takover'

A Morgan City man is among four people who have been arrested in what is being called a Mardi Gras “street takeover” in New Orleans.
Louisiana State Police Troop NOLA and media accounts say the takeover involved obstruction of roadways in the Chef Mentuer Highway area, high-speed pursuits through neighborhoods and an unsuccessful attempt to escape through a golf course.
Kane Benjamin Ryan Smith, 26, Morgan City, was arrested after troopers searched his home March 14. The New Orleans Advocate quotes police sources as saying Smith had posted videos on Instagram showing him driving his Chrysler 300 more than 100 mph on the Chef Menteur Highway.
The search also turned up two stolen auto engines and THC.
Smith was booked in New Orleans on charges of aggravated flight from an officer, obstruction of justice, aggravated obstruction of a highway of commerce, reckless operation of a vehicle and switched license plate.
Also arrested in the street takeover:
--Brody Gautreaux, 26, of Lockport, whose Cadillac CT4 was stopped on Mardi Gras night using spike strips. He faces charges of aggravated flight from an officer, aggravated obstruction of a highway and reckless operation.
--Deanta Belvin, 32, was arrested after police said he fled from the Chef Menteur area, leading pursuers in a 90 mph chase through residential neighborhoods. Belvin’s Infinity Q50 was disabled as he tried to cross a golf course.
Belvin was arrested after a short foot chase. He was booked into the Orleans Justice Center on March 4 on charges of negligent injuring, false certificate, vehicle must use lighted lamps, driving license suspended, no seat belt, hit and run driving, aggravated flight from an officer and flight from an officer,
--Adel Nasher, 23, allegedly fled in his gray Infinity Q50, leading troopers on a 90 mph chase through two residential neighborhoods. Police tracked him down after he posted video of his Cadillac CTS stunt-driving.
He was booked March 12 on charges of reckless operation and aggravated obstruction of a highway of commerce.