LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana — The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office issued a warrant for a man accused of a hit-and-run barely missing a pedestrian and killing their two dogs in front of a daycare.
Detectives said their investigation found the driver of the car involved in the hit-and-run was Gabriel Sonnier, 22, of Lake Charles. They tried to find him, but found out that he left the state after the accident.
The hit-and-run happened in front of the Leap into Learning Day Care on Ham Reid Road near Lake Street around 8:30 p.m. June 12. The pedestrian told police the car narrowly missed them, but struck and killed the two dogs they were walking on a leash.
Judge Guy Bradberry issued a $185,000 warrant for Sonnier’s arrest July 3 for hit and run driving, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, obstruction of justice and aggravated cruelty to animals.
Anyone who knows where he is or has more informationis asked to call the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office at (337) 491-3605.
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