A Jonesboro woman was arrested following the investigation of a fight call at the Sundown Tavern late Wednesday night.
Officers responded to Sundown where the complainant said he did not wish to press charges but wanted the individuals banned from returning to the business. He said he was called racially charged slurs by the driver and occupant of a red Toyota Camry.
The Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office spotted the vehicle on La. Highway 33 and stopped it after observing it travel 12 miles per hour over the speed limit and crossing the center line. Ruston Police responded to the scene of the stop.
The driver, Megan E. Hammonds, 32, of Jonesboro, refused to submit to field sobriety tests. She admitted to officers her driver’s license was suspended and the car’s license plate was expired.
A records check revealed an outstanding warrant for Hammonds from Ruston City Court for failure to appear on an expired license plate charge.
Hammonds was arrested, taken to the Lincoln Parish Detention Center, and administered a breath test, yielding a result of 0.206g%, over twice the Louisiana legal limit.
Hammonds was booked for DWI, driving under suspension, expired license plate, and the warrant. Bail was set at $3,500.
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