Morgan City police make arrest in armed robbery

A man accused of robbing another while armed with a firearm has been arrested by Morgan City police.
Javonte Harris, 28, Arizona Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:19 p.m. Wednesday on charges of armed robbery, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and illegal carrying of weapons.
Morgan City officers answered the armed robbery call Sunday in the area of La. 182. Officers learned that the victim had allegedly been robbed of U.S. currency by Harris, who was armed with a firearm, the Morgan City Police Departmeht said. After the robbery occurred, Harris fled the area.
According to reports, officers were unable to located Harris in the area. The investigation continued, and information was obtained that corroborated what the victim alleged. Upon review of Harris' criminal history, it indicated that he had been convicted of certain felonies that prohibit him from possessing a firearm.
The investigation was concluded by the Morgan City Police Department Detectives Division when warrants were prepared for Harris' arrest.
On Wednesday, Harris was located and arrested in the area of Mount Street on the active arrest warrants held by the Morgan City Police Department. Harris was transported to the Morgan City Jail, where he now awaits court proceedings.