By Pat Culverhouse

A Minden man reportedly wanted on fugitive warrants in two states is currently sitting in the parish prison awaiting possible extradition on charges of fraudulently obtaining a vehicle following his arrest Monday.

Chief of Police Jared McIver said Rickenski V. Cosby, who gave an address in the 500 block of Winford St., was arrested by officers following a brief foot chase through a local neighborhood just before 4:30 p.m.

According to reports, Minden police were called earlier Monday concerning a vehicle purchased in Arkansas with fraudulent checks, and Cosby reportedly was identified as the person of interest. Police indicated he has been known to commit similar financial crimes using a ministry account.

While patrolling, Lt. Joel Kendrick reportedly found the vehicle in question at Cosby’s Winford St. address, and followed when the suspect drove away. Additional patrol units reportedly were summoned when the suspect’s vehicle began driving evasively, apparently to avoid being followed.

When the vehicle finally stopped at a Morrow St. address, Cosby reportedly exited and walked away. After the officer ordered the suspect to stop, he reportedly fled, running out of his shoes in the process.

MPD Officers Zane Crittenden and Hunter Buchanan, who had arrived in support, gave chase on foot and eventually apprehended the suspect on Morrow St. Despite his reported resistance, officers placed Cosby under arrest.

Police reportedly learned Cosby was wanted by three other agencies in connection with events similar to the Arkansas incident. He is currently being held at Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center on fugitive warrants from Texas and Arkansas. No bond has been set.

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