HAHNVILLE – On Nov. 2, just before 4 p.m., the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle crash involving a gray Dodge Charger on Interstate 310 South Bound near mile marker 1.3.

During the investigation, deputies learned the Dodge Charger had struck a guardrail on I-310 while traveling at a high rate of speed. Witnesses stated the Dodge Charger was being pursued by a black colored Audi A5 Coupe prior to the crash. Witnesses also stated the Audi had strobing/flashing emergency lights that were turned on during the pursuit.

Deputies made contact the driver of the Audi, Peyton Oubre, who stated that he worked for the “Government” but denied using the emergency lights. Oubre was found to have steel handcuffs in his possession and was detained. A search warrant was obtained for Oubre’s vehicle, which revealed a dash-mounted, police-style red and blue colored set of emergency lights and a handgun inside of the vehicle.

Through statements it was learned that Oubre observed the Dodge Charger driving recklessly in Jefferson Parish, and began chasing the vehicle at a high rate of speed with intentions of dialing 911 where ever the vehicle stopped at. As the Dodge Charger entered St. Charles Parish on I-310, the driver lost control, striking the guardrail. It was further discovered that Oubre is not employed by any law enforcement or governmental agencies as he claimed.

Oubre was arrested and booked into the Nelson Coleman Correctional Center for Impersonating a Police Officer. This is still an on-going investigation. If anyone has information about this incident they are urged to contact Det. S. Mahan at 985-783-1135 or 985-783-6807.