NIPD

The New Iberia Police Department has made an arrest in relation to an armed robbery that happened Sunday afternoon at a local business. 

Donovan Levy, 21, was arrested in relation to the incident after officers investigated the robbery, according to a prepared statement. 

The incident occurred at a local business in the 600 block of West St. Peter Street, where officers responded at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in reference to an armed robbery Upon arrival, officers found the suspect had already fled the area and an individual near the scene was found with injuries to their face and head.

During the initial investigation, officers learned that a male wearing a mask entered the business armed with a firearm. The suspect approached the counter demanding money when a customer intervened and engaged in a struggle for the firearm, which discharged.

The suspect struck the customer several times with the firearm and was able to take the register with an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing the scene.

After reviewing the video footage and evidence collected from the scene, the suspect was identified as Levy. Arrest warrants were obtained on charges of armed robbery, aggravated battery and attempted first degree murder.

On Monday morning, Levy was located and taken into custody without incident. He was booked into the Iberia Parish Jail on the warrant and charged with simple burglar4y in reference to a separate investigation.

The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are likely.