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OPSO Arrests Suspect in UTV Theft Investigation, Warrant Issued for Second Suspect

The investigation by Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators into the recent theft of two UTV’s has led to the arrest of one suspect and a warrant for a second.  Jeremy Burton, Jr., age 17 of Monroe, has been arrested and booked into OCC charged with two counts of Theft of a Motor Vehicle.

A warrant has been issued for Deajhon Spencer Wright, age 21, of Monroe charging him with 2 cts. of Theft of a Motor Vehicle.  The two UTV’s, a Polaris Ranger and Honda Pioneer, were recovered.  Wright is also being sought on a warrant charging him with homicide in an unrelated Monroe Police Department investigation.

Anyone with any information concerning the whereabouts of Wright is asked to contact the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office at 318-329-1200 or Crime Stoppers of North Delta at 318-388-2274.