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A routine traffic stop in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has led to the arrest of a man wanted for murder, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department.
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Details of the Arrest
The incident took place on April 17, 2024, when an officer patrolling the 4800 block of Plank Road noticed a vehicle with no headlights on around 11 p.m.
Upon attempting to conduct a traffic stop, the vehicle turned onto the 3400 block of Sycamore Street.
The driver, later identified as Tremal Baker, fled from the vehicle with a firearm in hand after being stopped by the officer, according to BRPD.
Following a brief pursuit, Baker was apprehended by law enforcement.
Connection to Murder Case
Baker was wanted by BRPD in connection with the shooting death of 24-year-old Tamine Richardson in December 2023, which also resulted in another individual being injured.
As a result of the traffic stop and subsequent foot chase, Baker was taken into custody and booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on various charges.
This arrest marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the tragic shooting incident.
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