Abbeville Police arrests two for shots fired at residence

The Abbeville Police Department made two arrests dealing with gun shots fired at a residence earlier this month.
On Feb. 16, at approximately 1:30 a.m. , officers of the Abbeville Police Department responded to a “Shots Fired” call on the 800 block of South East Street.
The initial investigation determined that subjects in a vehicle fired numerous rounds from high powered rifles toward a residence. Detectives were called and took over the investigation.
During the investigation, detectives were able to identify the occupants in the vehicle.
On Wednesday, at approximately 6:45 p.m. detectives were able to locate the suspect’s vehicle. Detectives attempted to make a traffic stop on the suspect’s vehicle, but the vehicle fled. Officers pursued the vehicle until the vehicle crashed in a ditch off of Woodlawn Road.
Officers were able to apprehend the driver and a passenger from the vehicle.
Tra’Maine Wiltz of Abbeville was arrested and booked on the following charges:
• Principle to Attempted 1st Degree Murder; Obstruction of Justice; Contributing to the Delinquency of a Juvenile
• Iverson Allen-Spencer of Abbeville was also arrested and booked on the following charges: Principle to Attempted 1st Degree Murder; Obstruction of Justice; Contributing to the Delinquency of a Juvenile
This investigation is ongoing and more arrests are expected in this case.
Chief William Spearman would like to thank the officers for their tireless efforts, which have made the arrests of these violent offenders possible. Chief Spearman would also like to thank the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Maurice Police Department for their assistance.
The Abbeville Police Department is asking that anyone who has any information regarding this or any crime, to please contact the Abbeville Police Department by calling 893-2511. You may contact our “Tips” line at 892-6777. All callers may remain anonymous. Citizens may also send anonymous tips through CrimeStoppers of Vermilion by calling 740-TIPS or the P3 app, which can be downloaded through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.