Suspect charged after attempting to remove window unit to break into home

Suspect arrested after giving fake $100 bill to someone in exchange for a ride
July 31, 2019
Lafourche Parish Booking Log – July 30, 2019
July 31, 2019
Suspect arrested after giving fake $100 bill to someone in exchange for a ride
July 31, 2019
Lafourche Parish Booking Log – July 30, 2019
July 31, 2019

A 34-year-old Houma man is in the custody of the Houma Police Department after he allegedly attempted to break into the home of a female acquaintance.


This morning at approximately 12:44 a.m., HPD officers were called to a residence in the 200 block of Brooklyn Avenue in reference to an attempted residential burglary.

Upon arrival, officers located the suspect, Taj Harris, 34, who was still on the scene.

Authorities learned that Harris was attempting to make entry into the residence of a female acquaintance against her will.


He was attempting to enter the home by removing the window-mounted AC unit while she was inside.

Harris is charged with one count of attempted simply burglary.