Suspect in custody after Opelousas armed robbery; Walmart distribution center still evacuated as precaution

Opelousas Police (OPD) have taken who they believe to be the main suspect in an armed robbery into custody. The Walmart distribution center is still evacuated as a precaution, and authorities are searching the area for any other possible suspects.

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) -- UPDATE, FEB. 23, 2:14 p.m.: Opelousas Police (OPD) have taken who they believe to be the main suspect in an armed robbery into custody. The Walmart distribution center is still evacuated as a precaution, and authorities are searching the area for any other possible suspects.

Shon Alick Jolivette, 43, of Opelousas, has been arrested, according to St. Landry Parish Deputy Chief Eddie Thibodeaux. Jolivette is still being booked, and his full charges are not yet available.

At 11:40 a.m., the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office (SLPSO) was informed by OPD that an armed robbery happened and a suspect was on the loose. An SLPSO deputy located Jolivette when he allegedly crashed the car he was driving into a tree beside the Walmart distribution center.

OPD found Jolivette inside of a trailer along with a large amount of money. The distribution center was evacuated as a precaution, and authorities are still currently surveying the area.

ORIGINAL, FEB. 23, 1:08 p.m.: One suspect is in custody after an armed robbery in Opelousas. The Opelousas Police Department (OPD) is on the scene.

Police Chief McLendon confirmed that there was an armed robbery in the 1100 block of N. Main St. in Opelousas.

A manhunt is currently underway to locate any other suspects.

The Walmart distribution center in Opelousas was evacuated due to the possibility of the suspect running into the center.

This is an active scene, and we will have details as they become available.