RAYNE - Following a multi-vehicle pursuit Thursday afternoon involving four law enforcement departments, an individual is now in custody after leading law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase through two parishes.
Responding to a report of reckless driving by an individual at approximately 3:35 p.m. Thursday afternoon, a Lafayette deputy spotted the suspect on Cameron Street in Lafayette where the suspect almost crashed into the deputy’s unit, according to a spokesman with the sheriff’s office.
Duson and Rayne police officers assisted deputies with the pursuit, ending at the suspect’s home at 500 North Bradford in Rayne.
According to reports, the suspect, Ronald Babineaux, exited his vehicle at which point, unchained a pit bull, commanding the dog to attack the officers.
The dog was shot as it approached an officer and the suspect was then apprehended.
Babineaux was taken to the Acadia Parish Jail; afterwhich, was transferred to Lafayette where charges are pending.
The incident is still under investigation.