Suspect Arrested In Armed Robberies At Lafayette Stores

Lafayette Police have arrested the man they believe is responsible for nine robberies in Lafayette.

Officers were working a robbery operation in the 600 block of East Kaliste Saloom on Friday night when they say they saw 25-year-old Keiwayttan Turner pacing near a convenience store in that area.

Police then say Turner covered his face and pulled out a handgun as he went to the entrance of the convenience store.

Police arrested Turner before he went into the store.  Detectives then executed a search warrant at Turner's home.

Police believe Turner committed that following crimes from November through December:

• Armed Robbery  2007 Johnston Street   November 25, 2013
• Armed Robbery  2927 Verot School Road November 28, 2013
• Armed Robbery  409 East University Avenue  November 30, 2013
• Armed Robbery  1339 SE Evangeline Thwy  December 2, 2013
• Armed Robbery  2602 Kaliste Saloom Road  December 5, 2013
• Armed Robbery  3400 West Pinhook Road  December 6, 2013
• Armed Robbery  301 Verot School Road  December 7, 2013
• Armed Robbery  5714 Johnston Street   December 7, 2013
• Attempted Armed Robbery  624 Kaliste Saloom Road  December 13, 2013

Turner was booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center, and police say their investigation is still ongoing.