The St, John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office posted to social media with the headline, "Suspicious Subject Apprehended."
The SJPSO SWAT Team responded to Walnut Street in LaPlace "in reference to a suspicious subject wandering in the neighborhood."
The post says when officers attempted to make contact, "the suspect who resisted arrest."
"Eventually, officers were able to apprehend the suspect - a 5-ft. gator."
It was a catch and release.
"Officers took the suspect into custody then released it back into the swamp where it belongs. And, all is well again on Walnut Street."





