Beauregard armed robbery suspect in custody following search

Beauregard Parish, LA (KPLC) - A suspect is in custody following an armed robbery near DeRidder, according to the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Just after noon, a homeowner got home for lunch and discovered a person in his house attempting to remove items, according to Sheriff Mark Herford. The suspect ran.

The Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office conducted a search for Micah Freeman in the area of 1371 Franklin Rd., where he had last been seen Wednesday afternoon. Deputies found him in a wooded area near the intersection of Pleasant Hill and Martin roads.

Freeman was not injured during his apprehension, but he is being treated for heat-related illness, according to BPSO. He will be placed back into custody after treatment.