KENNER — Kenner Police Chief Michael J. Glaser announces Friday afternoon that a fourth suspect has been arrested  concerning the armed robbery of Raising Cane’s on Williams Boulevard in Kenner that resulted in the killing of LaPlace resident Taylor Friloux, 21.

The fourth suspect arrested is identified as Ariana Yanni Runner, 22, of Reserve.  Runner will be charged with second degree murder, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, three counts of armed robbery and aggravated burglary.

 

From the investigation it was learned, according to Glaser, that Runner actively recruited suspects who committed the robbery at Raising Cane’s. Police said Runner was not the occupant inside the vehicle at the time of the robbery.

Kenner Police announced Friday they are attempting to identify a fifth person, a female, who was inside the vehicle.  The investigation is ongoing.

Earlier Friday morning a third suspect was announced arrested concerning the armed robbery and killing.

The third suspect arrested is identified as Gregory Donald Jr., 18, of Kenner. On Thursday, the St. John the Baptist Sheriff’s Office provided information concerning a suspect vehicle that was captured on a crime camera in St. John Parish, which resembled the suspect vehicle seen fleeing the Raising Cane’s on Williams Boulevard after the robbery.

That vehicle, a 2001 Toyota Highlander gold in color, was found to be registered to an address on Vouray Drive in Kenner.

Officers conducted surveillance in the area of Vouray Drive and initiated a traffic stop on said vehicle once it arrived in the area. Found occupying the vehicle was Donald, who admitted to driving the vehicle on the morning of June 29.

Donald agreed to accompany detectives to the Kenner Police Department Thursday.

Once at the Kenner Police Department, Donald initially confessed to utilizing and being the getaway driver of the Toyota Highlander during the commission of the armed robbery of Raising Cane’s and the murder of Taylor Friloux.

Upon confronting Donald concerning inconsistencies, he then confessed to being the second person who entered Raising Cane’s with Joshua Every to commit the armed robbery.

Donald told detectives he was initially recruited by a female to take part in “a lick” (slang for robbery) and participated in its planning. Donald advised that he was armed with a “box cutter” while Every was armed with a knife upon entering the Raising Cane’s.

After committing the robbery, Donald advised that Every “stabbed that girl.” Every even returned to the vehicle telling those who occupied the getaway vehicle that he thought “he killed that girl.”

Donald is charged with first degree murder, aggravated kidnapping, criminal conspiracy to armed robbery, aggravated burglary, aggravated assault and three counts of armed robbery.

Kenner police said this investigation is active and authorities are attempting to identify others involved.

Kenner police said Donald was a previous employee of the Raising Cane’s.

The Toyota Highlander has been seized for the investigation.

Glaser urges anyone with information concerning others responsible for the armed robbery and killing to call Detective Brad Ricke at 504-712-2214 or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.

Every, 23, of 168 River Oaks Drive in LaPlace is charged with first degree murder, aggravated kidnapping, criminal conspiracy, aggravated burglary, three counts of armed robbery and aggravated assault.

Mark Crocklen Jr., 24, of 2500 Van Arpel Drive in LaPlace is charged with first degree murder, criminal conspiracy, and three counts armed robbery.