Grambling Police arrested a Ruston man early Tuesday morning after he allegedly resisted officers on a traffic stop.
An officer saw a car operated by Devonta S. Lowery, 21, of Ruston about 12:30 a.m. Tuesday morning. Lowery allegedly made a turn without using a turn signal. When the vehicle was stopped, the officer smelled the odor of burnt marijuana coming from the car.
When asked for his driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance, Lowry refused several times and stated, “I know my rights.” Lowery was asked to step out of the vehicle to identify himself and he refused to comply, stating, “I ain’t did —-, so you ain’t got no right to ——- pull me over.”
Lowery was non-compliant when officers attempted to remove him from the vehicle. He ignored commands and attempted to pull away several times in a violent manner. After a short struggle, officers were able to secure him in handcuffs.
Lowery was booked at the Lincoln parish detention center for resisting an officer, obstruction of justice, no driver’s license, and no turn signal.
Bail was set at $1,500.
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