Alligator Assists in Apprehending Suspect Fleeing Police in Louisiana, Earns 'Officer of the Year' Title

Published
June 14, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
St. Charles Parish, Louisiana
Interstate 310
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Incident type
Pursuit, DUI

Summary

Dui Crash St. Charles Parish Louisiana in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana: Victor Rivas fled from police by leaping into a swamp off Interstate 310 in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, where an alligator bit both of his arms and impeded his escape. Police later apprehended him after locating him with drone technology; he was taken to a hospital for non‐life‐threatening injuries and charged with DUI, resisting arrest, leaving the scene of an accident, and reckless driving.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Victor Rivas Driver Injured

Original reporting

Alligator Assists in Apprehending Suspect Fleeing Police in Louisiana, Earns 'Officer of the Year' Title

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