A Minden man was arrested Monday after reportedly stealing cash from a vehicle and dragging the vehicle’s owner down a driveway while fleeing the scene.
According to the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was dispatched around 1 PM on June 9 to the 200 block of Rayner Road in response to a theft complaint. Upon arrival, the complainant was observed with apparent injuries, including blood and scratches on both knees and a scratch on her right hand.
Deputies noted rutted tire tracks leading from the area near the complainant’s vehicle to the roadway. The complainant told deputies she witnessed 57-year-old Daniel Wayne Hair enter her vehicle, search her purse, and take $384 in cash. She reported that as Hair attempted to leave in a Honda Pilot, she grabbed the door handle. He then allegedly drove off, dragging her down the dirt driveway and causing her injuries.
Deputies made contact with Hair at his residence in the 300 block of Lorex Road. He stated he had not left home that day and that no vehicles had departed from the property. However, deputies found a Honda Pilot in the driveway with an engine that was hot to the touch. A second vehicle parked beside it in the same unshaded area had a noticeably cooler engine compartment.
Hair’s girlfriend confirmed to deputies that he had left the residence in the Honda approximately one hour prior to their arrival.
Hair was transported to the parish jail and booked on charges of simple burglary and reckless operation.
All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.