NPSO-A Marrero man was arrested Thursday evening after being clocked at 115 mph and driving recklessly on Interstate 49, according to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office.

On August 21, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., deputies with the NPSO Patrol Operations Bureau were conducting patrols near mile marker 132 on I-49 when they observed a southbound 2025 Toyota SUV rental vehicle traveling at 115 mph in a posted 75 mph zone.

Deputies initiated a traffic stop using emergency lights and sirens, but the driver failed to yield and continued southbound in a reckless manner. The pursuit continued for approximately six miles before the vehicle came to a stop.

During the stop, the driver initially pulled onto the left shoulder before abruptly crossing both lanes of traffic, nearly causing a crash, deputies reported.

The driver, a 23-year-old male from Marrero, Louisiana, was taken into custody without further incident.

He was transported to LaSalle Corrections/Natchitoches Detention Center and booked on charges of:
Speeding 115/75
Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle

As of this morning, he remains in custody awaiting bond.

The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office reminds motorists that speeding is one of the leading causes of traffic crashes and urges all drivers to obey posted speed limits for the safety of motorists.

Deputy Cpl. B. Keyser made the arrest.