Arrest made in connection to Walker High School Senior Blakeleigh Weems

DENHAM SPRINGS — The Denham Springs Police Dept. has made an arrest in connection with the tragic accident that claimed the life of Walker High School student Blakeleigh Weems.

The arrest follows two months after the deadly New Year’s Day crash. The investigation, requiring an accident reconstruction, prolonged the arrest process, sources tell UWK.

On Wednesday morning, March 6, 2024, Shawn Robertson, 31, of Baton Rouge, was arrested at a home in Baton Rouge, sources tell UWK. He is facing charges of negligent homicide, reckless operation, second offense DWI, operating a vehicle while under suspension for certain prior offenses, and not wearing a seat belt.