An alleged Walmart thief dragged a cop through a parking lot and led Slidell Police on a high-speed chase then ended when the suspect wrecked his car in Mississippi.
Slidell Police spokesperson Daniel Seuzeneau says 51-year-old Robert Myers of Picayune, Mississippi fled from Walmart Loss Prevention officers and was later cornered in his car by Slidell authorities…
Myers is facing Third Offense Felony Theft, Flight from an Officer, Battery of an Officer, Assault of an Officer, and more.
Once Myers threw the car in drive to evade police, Seuzeneau says one of the officers attempted to stop him but got stuck onto the car as it sped off through the parking lot towards the highway.
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There was a near miss where Myer’s truck nearly struck another cop dead on, but the officer was able to jump out of the way at the last second.

Seuzeneau says Myers is facing some minor traffic charges across the border, but will soon be extradited.

The NBA Draft kicks off at 6pm this evening and the new look Pelicans are sporting the 1st and fourth picks, and looking to rebuild after trading former cornerstone superstar Anthony Davis.
It’s a stone cold lock that New Orleans will grab generational talent, Duke Legend Zion Williamson with the first pick.
The 6-7, 280 forward says he loved his recent trip to New Orleans to meet team officials. Media caught him smiling ear to ear after having dinner at Commanders Palace and high fiving fans on the street.
The Lakers technically will be making the 4th pick for the Pels tonight, as the trade won’t be final until at least July 6th. . Locked on Pelicans publisher Jake Madison says there’s a good chance whoever is picked won’t even suite up for NOLA.
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The Pels are reportedly chasing Washington’s Allstar shooting guard Bradley Beal, with the 4th pick as part of rumored offers.
There’s reports that the Atlanta Hawks are offering the 8th and 10th selection in exchange for the Pels’ 4th.