Following the Friday (May 23, 2024) capture of escaped inmate Tra’Von Johnson, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) has made additional arrests.
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Johnson, age 22 and of Tickfaw, was located in the Bennett Road area of Amite Friday evening. Following his arrest, the Louisiana Department of Corrections offered to house Johnson until his murder trial and Louisiana State Police transported him to Angola via helicopter.
37 year-old Dameon Booth (pictured above right), who was located with Johnson, has been arrested for Principle to Simple Escape and Aggravated Escape. He also had outstanding warrants for previous Burglary and Theft cases.
28 year-old Trevon Wallace, who had been rebooked following the escape incident for assisting Johnson in getting over the perimeter fence, has since been charged with Criminal Damage to Property following destructive behavior in his new cell. Thanks to our partners at the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, Wallace has temporarily been transferred there to await his trial for a February 2024 Aggravated Assault with a Firearm, Theft, Simple Battery and Resisting an Officer.
At this time, it has been determined that the caller questioning Johnson’s custody status was not involved. TPSO wants to extend its appreciation to that individual for making that warning call and all of the tips submitted during the search for him.
The investigation into additional individuals who may have assisted with Johnson’s escape and eluding capture is ongoing. If anyone has information that can assist with that investigation, please contact our Criminal Investigations Division at 985-902-2088.
You can also contact Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s tip line at 1-800-554-5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip! Information can be shared anonymously.
Lastly, the administrative investigation into the deputies placed on administrative leave for this incident is ongoing.
***All persons are innocent until proven guilty***
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