Sheriff: Help sought to find suspect who was in possession of stolen vehicle

Authorities are asking for the public's help to find a suspect who fled on foot in Charenton after deputies found him in possession of a stolen vehicle, St. Mary Parish Sheriff Scott Anslum said in a news release.

Terrell Charles, 20, of Martin Luther King Jr. Road in Charenton, is wanted on charges of possession of stolen things, resisting an officer and seat belt violation.

At 2:09 p.m. Tuesday, deputies patrolling the Charenton area responded to a complaint of a stolen vehicle. Through the investigation, deputies conducted a traffic stop on Dinkins Road in Charenton and made contact with the driver, Charles, who fled on foot, the sheriff said.

Anyone with knowledge of the whereabouts of Charles is advised to contact the St. Mary Sheriff’s Office at 985-384-1622.