WATCH: SCSO releases body camera footage from use-of-force incident

Published 1:27 pm Tuesday, May 3, 2022

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The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office released the body camera footage from a use-of-force incident that occurred Monday, May 2, 2022  in Luling, LA.

SCSO spotted a known wanted subject with a felony probation warrant walking on the street. Keith Anthony Robinson, Jr a 26-year-old male from Paul Fredrick Street in Luling, LA is described by the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office as “a convicted felon with a violent history.” When a deputy attempted to arrest Keith Robinson, Jr he fled on foot and ignored spoken commands.

Deputy Henry Sill deployed his department-issued taser to attempt to subdue Keith Robinson, Jr to take him into custody. The taser was ineffective and Keith Robinson, Jr continued to flee. An assisting officer was able to detain Keith Robinson, Jr and take him into custody.

While searching Keith Robinson, Jr after his arrest, a female subject approached deputies while recording Keith Robinson, Jr and attempting to speak to him. The female was later identified as his sister, MaryLee Breon Robinson, a 30-year-old female from Paul Fredrick Street in Luling, LA.

According to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office press release, MaryLee Robinson’s presence agitated Keith Robinson, Jr. MaryLee Robinson was advised she could record, but to stay in her yard.

The full release from SCSO can be found here.