Detectives with the Eunice Police Department have identified the suspect in the armed robbery at the Sonic Drive-In as Demarkus Jamal Johnson of Eunice.
A warrant has been issued for Johnson’s arrest for Armed Robbery (LA RS 14:64)(Felony). Detectives learned that Johnson is also wanted by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office for Simple Escape as a result of an incident in April of 2026, according to Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef.
He is facing felony charges from several other law enforcement agencies in the Acadiana area.