A woman from Louisiana, identified as Danette Colbert, was apprehended for allegedly using credit cards belonging to Telemundo journalist Adan Manzano following his untimely demise. Colbert, a resident of Slidell, was arrested after trying to make purchases with Manzano’s cards in New Orleans. Manzano, a reporter for Telemundo KC covering the Super Bowl, was discovered deceased in a Kenner hotel on Feb. 5. Kenner police disclosed that surveillance footage from the hotel depicted Colbert accompanying the journalist to his room on the morning of Feb. 5, after which she left solo later that day. Despite being taken into custody, Colbert has not been charged in connection with Manzano’s death as of midday on Feb. 7. However, she has a history of arrests and is allegedly known for employing a specific modus operandi.
Colbert’s criminal record dates back to her initial arrest in New Orleans in 2012 on robbery charges. She was later convicted, receiving two years of probation and a fine. Subsequent incidents in 2014 involving theft from a tourist and a series of crimes in 2016 resulted in further arrests and convictions for Colbert. In January 2022, she faced charges in Las Vegas for grand larceny and drug-related offenses. Despite these multiple run-ins with the law, Colbert has denied involvement in drugging individuals or stealing their belongings. Reports suggest she has been involved in similar criminal activities in various locations, including New Orleans and Las Vegas.
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Colbert found herself in legal trouble yet again, this time involving the use of stolen credit cards for unauthorized purchases. Following this incident, while still out on bond, she was apprehended for allegedly speeding at nearly 100 mph in a school zone in Las Vegas, as reported by KSNV. Charges were stacked against her for aggressive driving, operating a vehicle without insurance or a valid license, and exceeding the speed limit, according to court documents.
In a twist of events, the theft allegations in Las Vegas were ultimately dropped, as confirmed by court records, though the driving offense charges remained pending. It was noted that she failed to attend a court hearing in January 2023, prompting a judge to issue a warrant for her arrest.
Later on, Colbert resurfaced in New Orleans, where she found herself facing a fresh set of legal issues. In May 2023, she was accused of computer fraud, illegal money transmission, and theft amounting to $5,000 in Orleans Parish. Subsequently, she received a sentence of five years of probation for these charges.
Adding to her legal woes, Colbert was charged with driving under the influence and operating a vehicle without a license, insurance, or seatbelt in May 2024 in Orleans Parish. She admitted guilt and was sentenced to six months of probation. This ongoing saga showcases the tumultuous legal journey of Colbert, as detailed in the original article by People.
