The Pearl River Police Department reports that on Sunday (December 21, 2025) morning at approximately 8:00 a.m., an individual fired shots at a man walking along Spur 41 near the bridge. The Pearl River Police Department was notified and immediately responded. Upon arrival, the suspect fled into his residence and refused to come out.
The Pearl River Police Special Response Team (SRT) was activated and attempted to make contact with the suspect, who continued to refuse to exit the residence. SRT then requested assistance from the Louisiana Division of Probation and Parole SRT negotiators to help reach a peaceful resolution.
After a six-hour standoff, Jack Polk was taken into custody without incident. He has been charged with Aggravated Assault with a Firearm, Illegal Discharge of a Firearm, Resisting an Officer with Force or Violence, Possession with Intent to Distribute a Legend Drug, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and Possession of a Firearm with Narcotics. Bond has been set at $100,000.00.
The Pearl River Police Department expressed their thanks to the Louisiana Division of Probation and Parole SRT, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, and the Louisiana State Police for their assistance during this incident.
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