A Ruston man was arrested Thursday after police investigated a domestic disturbance at a West California Avenue apartment complex.
Shawn Metoyer, 20, was arrested for battery of a dating partner about 11:30 a.m. last Thursday morning.
A woman told police she and her boyfriend, Metoyer, had argued and he hit her in the side of her head. She said Metoyer grabbed her by the arms and hit her on the leg with a broom handle.
Officers saw a bruise on the lower inside of the victim’s ankle. She stated she was trying to leave during the argument. While trying to load belongings in her vehicle, Metoyer became physical with her. She said she grabbed a knife to defend herself and Metoyer threw a bottle at her, striking her in the leg.
Metoyer told police an argument occurred, but he did not hit the woman only grabbed her by the arm. He said the woman grabbed a knife and held it to his neck. However, his explanation was vague and he was less than forthcoming about the incident, according to an officer’s report. Metoyer was arrested and booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center.
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