ABBEVILLE, La. — Police have arrested a 21-year-old man for a 2024 homicide.
The Abbeville Police Department received a call from the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office advising that they had arrested D’Jacqney Mitchell for an outstanding felony warrant for:
- 1 count – First Degree Murder
- 1 count- Attempted First Degree Murder
On August 26, 2024, two victims were shot in Abbeville; one victim died, and the second victim was transferred to a local area hospital where he was listed in stable condition.
Mitchell was booked into jail on a $750,000 bond.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff's narcotics investigators arrested Mitchell during a traffic stop. They had arrived at the Delta Grand for training, and when they got out of their vehicles they smelled marijuana coming from a car with Texas plates.
They approached the car, removed the driver, and arrested him for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Mitchell was a passenger, and although he initially refused to give his name, eventually he did and the deputies ran his name and found he had outstanding warrants.
Deputies found two firearms with high-capacity magazines in the vehicle.
“This incident proves that no matter where our deputies are, whatever they may be involved in, they are constantly vigilant and ready to perform their duties. A dangerous wanted individual was safely taken into custody due to the actions of this experienced team of officers," Sheriff Bobby Guidroz said.
