Dedrick Erving is wanted for one count of Simple Battery and one count of Felony Theft.

The theft charge is a result of Dedrick stealing a very expensive stereo. The Simple Battery charge is a result of Dedrick striking the victim in the face over the power being turned off at a shared residence.

Anyone with knowledge of the whereabouts of Dedrick Erving is urged to contact MPD Det. Sgt. Jason Lee at Office: (318) 371-4226 ext. 482; Cell: (318) 268-7044 or email jlee@mindenusa.com.

All information will be confidential.

This information has been provided by a law enforcement agency as public information. Persons named as suspects in a criminal investigation, or arrested and charged with a crime, have not been convicted of any criminal offense and are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.