Ruston Police arrested a woman Tuesday after she was stopped for a traffic violation and was found to be wanted.
Diana L. Hampton, 37, of Ruston, was stopped at about 2 a.m. Aug. 27 for an expired temporary license tag.
Hampton said the vehicle was not hers and when asked for a driver’s license, she could not provide one. A records check showed an active warrant for failure to appear in Third District Court on a charge of improper supervision of a minor.
When the officer attempted to arrest Hampton, she walked away, and the officer had to grab her wrist to stop her. Hampton attempted to pull away and after a brief struggle, she was handcuffed.
Hampton complained of shoulder pain and was taken to the North Louisiana Medical Center for evaluation. Once cleared, she was taken to the Lincoln Parish Center where she was booked for improper display of a temporary license tag, no inspection sticker, resisting arrest, and the outstanding warrant.
Bail was set at $1,250.
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