Gun Pointed Danger

Disclaimer: All persons are innocent until proven guilty. Times have changed dramatically, leaving young people in increasingly frightening situations. On June 9, 2024, in Monroe, LA, a vehicle tried to force another off the road. During the incident, the front seat passenger of the aggressor's vehicle pointed a gun at the victim. Although the victim only knew the suspect's nickname, they were able to provide a photo and video of the suspect.

Police located the suspect's vehicle at a dead end on White and Rogers St. and held it at gunpoint. After the vehicle stopped, officers removed the occupants one by one. Jaquari Gaines, the front seat passenger, was taken out and during a pat-down, officers found a Canik 9mm handgun in his right pant pocket. An NCIC search revealed the firearm was stolen. Gaines was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a firearm and illegal possession of a stolen firearm. There is a B.A.L.M. in Monroe, a spiritual solution to a social problem. A B.A.L.M. in Monroe is a collaborative plan that every citizen, elected and appointed officials, clergy, and organizations can participate in to help improve the image of Monroe while inspiring at-risk males to take more responsibility for their actions and respect the lives of others - a balanced approach to lower the violent crime and murder rate in Monroe, LA. Praise God for law enforcement. There are three sides to every story. This was one side of this story. The Monroe Dispatch welcomes the other or another side of this story.

Photo Jaquari Gaines