On January 25, 2013 at approximately 1:00 p.m. Officers approached a male suspect that had multiple warrants for the City Marshal’s office. A short foot pursuit began when the male suspect fled from officers. The suspect ran through the streets and crossed the football field at Ville Platte High School. Chief Neal Lartigue stated, “The officers never lost sight of the suspect as he ran and the suspect posed no public safety risk” Officers captured the suspect shortly thereafter and made an arrest. Andrew Williams 21, of 2449 Opelousas Rd. Ville Platte was arrested on outstanding warrants from the City Marshal’s office. Warrants listed probation fines, 2 counts of foot traffic violation, 2 counts of reflective gear violations and a charge for contempt of court. Chief Lartigue stated that Williams is facing further charges from the Ville Platte Police Department which were not available at press time.