An 18-year-old New Iberia man has been arrested in connection with a September shooting in Patterson, while police continue searching for a second suspect.
According to Patterson Police Chief Garrett Grogan, Kaiden Preston was arrested Wednesday, October 28, at 9:58 a.m. on a department warrant related to the September 20 shooting near Martin Luther King Avenue. He was booked and held on a $525,000 bond.
In their original announcement, police identified Preston as Kaiden Issiah Clarquis Preston and said warrants had been issued for him and Roderick Wayne Preston Jr., 20, on the following charges:
• Two counts of attempted second-degree murder
• One count of illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities
• Two counts of aggravated criminal damage to property
• One count of criminal street gangs and patterns of criminal activity
Roderick Wayne Preston Jr. remains wanted. Police say he should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone who sees him should avoid approaching or confronting him and contact law enforcement.
Information about his whereabouts may be reported to the Patterson Police Department at 985-395-6161 or a local law enforcement agency.
Grogan thanked the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Morgan City, Franklin and Jeanerette police departments for their assistance. The investigation remains active.
In a separate incident, Edward Thomas, 56, of Patterson, was arrested October 28 at 12:11 p.m. on a charge of simple battery. He was booked and released on a $2,500 bond.
The department reported responding to 21 calls for service during the 72 hours covered by its October 30 report.
All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
