***Update #2
Yesterday afternoon, February 28, Ronrika was located by the U.S. Marshal’s Task Force traveling on I-10. He was arrested and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center.
***Update:
Yesterday afternoon, February 22, the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force in Lafayette located Deion Ben. He was arrested and transported to the Calcasieu Correctional Center and booked in on his warrant.
Ronrika has not yet been located. ***
Lake Charles, LA –
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Property Crimes detectives are currently investigating a string of burglaries that have occurred throughout Calcasieu Parish, including Vinton, Carlyss, Sulphur, and Iowa.
During the investigations, detectives have investigated 16 burglaries from December 2022 until January 2024. Further investigation revealed numerous similarities in the way the burglaries occurred. It was learned the burglaries occurred during daytime hours, in rural areas where the homes are set back on the property, further from the street, making it difficult to see the backdoor or carport from the road. Once the suspects made entry, they were inside the homes less than five minutes. Using a specific method they mostly stole certain firearms, money, jewelry, and safes.
During the complex and ongoing investigations, utilizing numerous law enforcement techniques and information collected, CPSO detectives were able to identify several suspects. Between April 2023 and January 2024, the following suspects were arrested in connection with several of the burglaries:
-Devin D. Lawrence, 30, Lafayette (in connection with December 2022 burglaries)
4 counts of simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling; simple burglary; 3 counts of simple criminal damage to property; 2 counts of theft less than $1,000; 2 counts of theft $5,000-$25,000; 5 counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; and 5 counts of theft of a firearm
-Breanna L. Berry, 22, Lafayette (in connection with November 2023 burglaries)
2 counts of aggravated burglary; simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling; 3 counts of simple carinal damage to property; 9 counts of theft of a firearm; theft $5,000-$25,000; and theft over $25,000
-Kenny M. John-Louis, 30, Carencro (in connection with November 2023 burglaries)
2 counts of aggravated burglary; simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling; 3 counts of simple criminal property damage; 9 counts of theft of a firearm; theft $5,000-$25,000; theft over $25,000; and 9 counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
-Ronrika C. Ben, 39, Lafayette (in connection with November 2023 burglaries)
2 counts of aggravated burglary; simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling; 3 counts of simple criminal property damage; 9 counts of theft of a firearm; theft $5,000-$25,000; theft over $25,000; and 9 counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
On January 31, CPSO detectives issued an additional warrant for Ronrika, who was previously released on bond, as well as another suspect; Deion D. Ben, 29, Carencro, in relation to the burglaries which occurred in January 2024. Judge Tony Fazzio signed the warrants with no bond, charging them with simple burglary; simple criminal damage to property; and theft less than $1,000.
In addition to the CPSO warrant, Ronrika also has active warrants out of Allen Parish, East Baton Rouge Parish, Livingtson Parish, Lafayette PD, and Probation and Parole, as well as a pick-up order by 14th JDC.
CPSO Detectives with the assistance of several other law enforcement agencies have attempted to locate Ronrika and Deion but have been unsuccessful. If anyone knows their whereabouts they are asked to call CPSO at 491-3605 or 911. If anyone is found to be assisting or harboring the suspects, they will be charged accordingly.
During further investigation and collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, it has been learned numerous similar burglaries have been committed in areas of Louisiana and Texas.
The investigations are ongoing and more arrests, charges, and warrants are likely.
CPSO Detective Lukas Josker is the lead investigator on these cases. Also assisting CPSO is the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office, Lafayette Police Department, Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office, Louisiana Office of Probation and Parole, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. A person is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.