After firing shots at a marked Monroe Police vehicle, four men are now behind bars. Police Chief Vic Zordan said while no one was injured during the early Sunday morning shooting, it does have their full attention and the four men are no strangers to law enforcement.
“We’ve dealt with them before, they’re out on gun charges, some of them are, some of them are out on bail for drug charges, there was marijuana in the car. These are repeat offenders, and, in my opinion, they shouldn’t have been out on the street to shoot at my officer, that’s a fact,” said Zordan.
The driver 19-year-old Xavian Bilton faces attempted first-degree murder charges, and he along with the remaining passengers face illegal possession of a firearm and a controlled substance.
Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis said less than one percent of residents are causing 100-percent of the problems in the community. Ellis vowed to make sure those responsible will go away for a long time and that the 4th JDC does its job.
“If you don’t see to it that these criminals go away then I’ll see to it that you’re exposed, and I will definitely see to it that this community knows that this is the kind of violence that you yourself approve of and will allow to continue,’ said Ellis.
Ellis said while he is for reform and for individuals getting their life straight those who are repeat offenders should be off the streets.
“At some point, someone’s fourth chance does not need to turn into someone’s death sentence. If you take these individuals who were in the car, just this one incidence and you will see there is a long history of violence,” said Ellis.
The other three facing charges are 21-year-old Rayshawn Hollins, 18-year-old Jemari Deburr, and 20-year-old Kilarrious Owens, all of Monroe.
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