State Attorney General's office helps catch fugitive

Fugitive Apprehension Unit assists Denham Springs City Marshal's Office

The State Attorney General's Fugitive Apprehension Unit teamed up with the Denham Springs City Marshal's Office to put a man behind bars.

Authorities were looking for Jimmy Stoetzner for four months before they received a tip that he was in Denham Springs. Stoetzner was wanted on multiple counts including armed robbery, aggravated burlary, and false imprisonment with a weapon. Authorities say they stopped the car he was in on December 11th at the 8200 block of Rushing Road in Denham Springs.

He initially gave authorites a false name, but they were able to identify him based on a picture. He eventually admitted to his identity.

This is the 278th arrest made with the help of the FAU since it's start a year and a half ago.