Abbeville Police locates, arrests man wanted on numerous felony charges

​On Jan. 14, 2022, at approximately 9:30 a.m. officers of the Abbeville Police Department learned of the possible location of a person wanted on numerous violent felony charges.
Detectives began working surveillance in the area to attempt to locate the suspect. Officers observed that Jamie Davis, 26, of Abbeville, was the passenger in a vehicle.
A traffic stop was made on the vehicle in which Davis was a passenger, and Davis was taken into custody without further incident. Davis was found to be in possession of a handgun at the time of his arrest. Davis was booked on the following new charges:
• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Convicted of Certain Felonies
• Possession of a Firearm in a Firearm Free Zone
Davis was also booked on the following warrants for an incident which occurred on Oct. 26, 2021:
• Aggravated 2nd Degree Battery involving Domestic Abuse with Child Endangerment
• Illegal Use of Weapons
• Obstruction of Justice
• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Convicted of Certain Felonies
• Possession of a Firearm in a Firearm Free Zone
Davis was also booked on a warrant for an incident that occurred on Oct. 28, 2021. On that date, while officers attempted to arrest Davis, he led them on a vehicle pursuit through Vermilion, Lafayette and Acadia Parishes. Davis faces a charge of Aggravated Flight from an Officer in connection to that incident.
​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.