State troopers arrest man accused of leading 130 mph chase across four parishes
WHISKEY BAY — State troopers arrested a man accused of leading a 130 mph chase through multiple parishes early Wednesday morning.
Kevin Stephens, 55, was arrested in Iberville Parish after Louisiana State Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop on La. 16 in Livingston Parish, troopers said.
Troopers added that Stephens refused to stop and led troopers westbound on I-12 and I-10 through Livingston, East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge and Iberville parishes.
The pursuit ended when the Mini Cooper stopped at the I-10 westbound exit ramp at La. 975 near Whiskey Bay. The driver, later identified as Stephens, fled on foot before being apprehended by troopers.
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Stephens was then booked into the Iberville Parish Prison on switched plate, reckless operation, aggravated obstruction of highway commerce and aggravated flight from an officer charges.