Baton Rouge Deputies Arrest Suspect After Foot Pursuit
A 29-year-old man was taken into custody near Drusilla Drive following a traffic stop and search.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Crime — General
Deputies in Baton Rouge arrested 29-year-old Chauncy Selders after a traffic stop involving a vehicle with a stolen license plate escalated into a foot pursuit. Selders was apprehended near Drusilla Drive after fleeing into a wooded area.
Why it matters
The apprehension concludes a multi-division search effort that utilized K9 and aviation units alongside civilian reports. The suspect now faces multiple charges as authorities process his outstanding warrants.
Chauncy Selders is currently booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on counts of resisting an officer and illegal possession of stolen things. The suspect had two outstanding warrants at the time of his arrest.
The players
Chauncy Selders
He is a 29-year-old individual who was taken into police custody following a multi-division search in Baton Rouge.
The details
Authorities initiated the traffic stop near Baton Rouge General before Selders fled on foot into a nearby wooded area. A search perimeter involving Warrants, Uniform Patrol, Traffic, SCAT, K9, and aviation divisions successfully tracked the suspect.
Timeline
Deputies conducted the traffic stop and search for Selders on October 14, 2026.
Legal Context
This incident follows the standard pursuit protocols used by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office to track suspects. Recent local enforcement trends have emphasized increased inter-division cooperation to reduce foot pursuit evasion times.
The search perimeter and subsequent arrest near Drusilla Drive were supported by reports from local citizens. Residents are advised that law enforcement remains active in the area while investigations into the stolen property continue.
The takeaway
Maintaining situational awareness and reporting suspicious activity remains a vital component of assisting local law enforcement. Citizens should prioritize personal safety by alerting authorities to suspicious vehicles rather than attempting direct confrontation.
Further reading
For more information on local investigations, visit the Baton Rouge Crime — General section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Advocate.
