Suspected card skimmers lead officers on pursuit

By News Staff on Thursday, May 20, 2021
  • ITEMS ARE SEIZED - Pictured are items which were seized following a pursuit of suspected credit card skimmers. The pursuit began in Pine Prairie and went through Turkey Creek before ending at the LeCompte exit of I-49. (Photo courtesy of PPPD)
    ITEMS ARE SEIZED - Pictured are items which were seized following a pursuit of suspected credit card skimmers. The pursuit began in Pine Prairie and went through Turkey Creek before ending at the LeCompte exit of I-49. (Photo courtesy of PPPD)
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On Tuesday, May 18, Pine Prairie Police clocked a vehicle at 130 mph in a 45 mph zone on Highway 13. The vehicle failed to stop, and a pursuit led officers through Turkey Creek where Turkey Creek Police joined in the pursuit which got to speeds of over 140 mph. Pine Prairie Police and Turkey Creek Police were able to identify the car as a grey Mercedes 4 door car with Florida plates before they…

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