Wanted Louisiana Man Found Hiding Inside Kitchen Dryer

Louisiana Crime Report

Monroe police found wanted suspect Darren Pittman inside a kitchen dryer while arresting two women accused of helping him avoid capture.

Prepared for Crimes of the Week | Verified through July 30, 2026

Summary

Police arrived at a Monroe residence seeking Pittman on drug charges and failure-to-appear warrants.

His girlfriend, Myshella Smith, allegedly gave officers false information about his location.

Chade Johnson reportedly fought with police during the search.

Officers eventually discovered Pittman hiding inside a kitchen clothes dryer.

Pittman faced felony and misdemeanor drug counts and outstanding court warrants.

Smith was accused of obstruction.

Johnson faced resisting and felony battery-on-an-officer allegations.

Pittman’s total bond was reported at approximately $17,250.

1. The Crime or Misconduct

Police arrived at a Monroe residence seeking Pittman on drug charges and failure-to-appear warrants.

His girlfriend, Myshella Smith, allegedly gave officers false information about his location.

The central legal question is whether the evidence proves the charged conduct or supports the reported disciplinary outcome. The unusual object, food, slogan, vehicle or social-media angle may explain why the case attracted attention, but it does not alter the required burden of proof.

2. Crime Location

The reported event occurred at Monroe, Louisiana. Exact residential addresses and unnecessary identifying information are omitted.

3. Date and Time

The relevant reported date or period was 2024. Later procedural developments are reflected in the case-status section.

4. Police Department or Investigating Authority

The matter was handled by Monroe Police Department. Court and disciplinary bodies may have become involved after the initial investigation.

5. Defendant or Subject Name

The person or people identified in the public record were Darren Pittman, Myshella Smith and Chade Johnson.

6. Age

The reported age or age range was 26, 19 and 18.

7. Charges or Proceeding

The principal charge or proceeding was Drug and failure-to-appear warrants for Pittman; obstruction, resisting and officer-battery allegations for the women.

The precise wording of a charge can change through amendment, reduction, plea negotiations or verdict. This article uses the most recent verified description available.

8. Bond Amount or Custody

Pittman’s combined bond was reported as approximately $17,250.

9. Conviction

The available public record did not establish a final conviction. The subject must be described according to the current procedural status rather than as guilty.

10. Sentence

No final criminal sentence was verified unless specifically stated in the status or outcome above. Bond amounts and statutory maximums are not sentences.

11. Outcome

All three were taken into custody.

Administrative actions such as termination, no-contact orders or professional discipline are separate from a criminal conviction unless the public record states otherwise.

12. Victim

Victim Name

The victim information is limited to what was necessary and publicly reported above.

Victim Age

Any publicly reported victim age is included above. No age is inferred when the source did not provide one.

This article is based on police records, court reporting and publicly available source material reviewed through July 30, 2026. An arrest or criminal charge is not proof of guilt. Later court developments may require an additional update.