NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Lt. Wayne McInnis

Email:     wmcinnis@kennerpd.com  

Office:    (504) 712-2234

Date:      December 3, 2008

Suspect Arrested For Attempted Murder of Kenner Police Officer

Kenner - On Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at approximately 6:39 A.M., a Kenner Police Officer stopped a vehicle driven by Dywand Dennis, age 22, of 1599 Jefferson Dr, LaPlace, LA. for a minor traffic infraction. While being interview by the officer, Dywand Dennis attacked the officer and was able to enter his vehicle. While attempting to detain Dennis, the officer was partially pulled into the vehicle. Dennis placed his vehicle in drive dragging the officer for approximately 100 feet. Officers responding to the scene became involved in a vehicle pursuit with the suspect into the Hanson City area of Kenner. During the pursuit, Dennis threw a large bag from the vehicle, which was recovered.  The pursuit continued until Dennis abandoned his vehicle in the 800 block of Short St. Dennis was captured after a short foot chase.

Inside the bag thrown from the vehicle, officers discovered 412.6 grams of marijuana.

Dennis has a previous conviction for Possession with the Intent to Distribute Marijuana and Aggravated Flight from an Officer.

Dywand Dennis is charged with Attempted First Degree Murder of a Police Officer, Possession with the Intent to Distribute Marijuana and numerous traffic violations.

The officer was treated at a local hospital from minor injuries and released.

-KPD-

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