Ruston Police arrested a local man last Friday after he allegedly returned to a residence after being barred and damaged a vehicle.
Everett Pesnell, 45, of Ruston, was arrested August 2 after officers responded to a Robinette Drive residence regarding a damage to property call.
Officers were told Pesnell was at the residence after he was told not to return on July 19. He had allegedly damaged a vehicle at the residence. Pesnell told officers his brother had given him permission to stay for an hour. He said he knew nothing about the damage to the vehicle.
The owner of the residence said he did not give Pesnell permission to return. He said he did not see Pesnell vandalize the vehicle, but the damage was new and officers saw the car was covered in dust except for the damaged area, which had fresh scratch marks and fresh handprints.
Pesnell was arrested and as he was being taken to the Lincoln Parish Detention Center, he threatened retaliation against the victim. He was booked for criminal trespass and simple criminal damage to property.
Bail was set at $1,000.
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