Rapides Parish Patrol Deputies responded to the area of Rosemary Drive on Dec. 29 in reference to a report of an an armed robbery. Upon arrival, the victim, who was a juvenile, stated three black males pulled up in a vehicle and pointed firearms and stole their cell phone. Deputies canvassed the area but were unable to locate the suspect vehicle.
Sheriff’s Detectives also responded to begin their investigation. During the course of the investigation, Detectives were able to identify the suspects as Ja’Cario Jamal Metoyer, Tayshaun Lamar Spearman, and Robert Drakes III.
On Dec. 30, Patrol Deputies also followed up on the investigation and located Metoyer. Metoyer was taken into custody without incident and he booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center on the armed robbery charges and existing warrants. Metoyer was released the same day on a $21,000.00 bond.
Sheriff’s Detectives also obtained warrants for the arrest of Tayshaun Lamar Spearman and Robert Drakes III in reference to the armed robbery.
On Feb. 5 Spearman was located in an un-related investigation into a shots fired call on Victoria Drive. Spearman was booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center on the armed robbery warrant and remains in jail being held on a $75,000 bond.
On Feb. 13, Robert Drakes III was located and taken into custody on the armed robbery charges by RPSO Crime Suppression Unit and Corrections Security Investigators during the search for the escapee, Devacheay Tray Martin. Drakes III remains in jail being held on a $150,000 bond.
Arrestee:
Ja’Cario Jamal Metoyer,
326 12th Street
Alexandria, LA
Charge(s):
Two Count(s) – Contempt of court
One Count(s) – Armed Robbery
Two Count(s) – Aggravated Assault with a Firearm
Arrestee:
Tayshaun Lamar Spearman, 19
2914 Woodlawn Dr.
Alexandria, LA
Charge(s):
Two Count(s) – Armed Robbery
Arrestee:
Robert Drakes III, 20
2404 Monroe Street
Alexandria, LA
Charge(s):
Armed Robbery
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