Two Teens Arrested for Church Point Vehicle Burglaries

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Two 17-year-old suspects, Kevin Scott and Herbert Dugas, have been arrested in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries that occurred in Church Point, Louisiana. The teens will be charged as adults due to their prior criminal histories, including Dugas facing 10 pending vehicle burglary charges from 2 months ago.

Why it matters

Vehicle burglaries are an ongoing issue in the Church Point area, with repeat offenders like the two suspects posing a continued threat to public safety. The decision to charge the teens as adults reflects the seriousness of the crimes and the need to hold them accountable through the adult justice system.

The details

On February 14th, officers responded to reports of vehicle burglaries on Wimberly Street in Church Point. Witnesses provided a description of the suspects, leading police to one of the teens hiding in a nearby high school restroom. The second suspect, Herbert Dugas, was arrested on February 23rd. Both Scott and Dugas, who are now 17 years old, will be charged with multiple counts of simple vehicle burglary and criminal trespassing. Scott had recently been released from juvenile detention for prior criminal activity, while Dugas was already facing 10 pending vehicle burglary charges from 2 months ago.

• On February 14, officers responded to reports of vehicle burglaries on Wimberly Street.
• On February 23, the second suspect, Herbert Dugas, was arrested.

What’s next

The judge will determine if the suspects will be released on bail or remain in custody as the adult court proceedings move forward.