Amite, Louisiana — An arrest has been made by the Amite City Police Department following an investigation into an attempted carjacking involving an elderly victim.
Incident Details
The investigation began in May 2020, after officers responded to a reported assault in the parking lot of a local business. According to the department, 69-year-old Ricky Smith allegedly approached an elderly woman as she was getting into her vehicle.
Smith reportedly opened the car door and attempted to forcibly remove the woman from the car. During the confrontation, Smith also allegedly grabbed the woman’s purse before fleeing the scene.
Investigation and Arrest
As part of the investigation, DNA evidence was collected from both the woman and her vehicle. This evidence was sent for analysis, and in April 2026, the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab confirmed that the DNA collected at the scene matched that of Ricky Smith.
Based on the findings, Smith was arrested on April 22, 2026, and faces charges of simple robbery, simple battery, and attempted carjacking.
