Traffic stop leads to wanted felon

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Staff Report The Evangeline Parish Sheriff Department’s Traffic Enforcement Division, on Friday, November 11, conducted a stop on I-49 for a violation. Once the deputy checked the driver’s identity, it was learned he was wanted by multiple law enforcement agencies. When the deputy went to speak with the suspect, he fled at a high rate of speed. The deputy then began pursuing the suspect at speeds…

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