A Ruston woman was arrested last week after she allegedly attacked another woman with a chemical self-defense spray.
Hailey Heard, 24, was booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center for aggravated battery on October 31.
The reported victim went to the Ruston police station the morning of October 31 to report Heard had “maced” her. The victim said she was giving a coworker a ride to work. On the way after picking the man up, she went by her residence. She said as she was nearing her residence, a white Honda pulled in front of her, causing her to stop. Heard exited the Honda and approached her vehicle screaming about the male passenger, who is her boyfriend.
Heard allegedly pulled out a can of spray from her purse and assaulted the victim. This prompted the victim to exit her vehicle where she was sprayed again.
The victim was taken to the Northern Louisiana Medical Center for treatment.
Heard was interviewed by officers. She said she happened to be in the same area by chance and saw her boyfriend in the victim’s vehicle. She stated she exited her car and approached the victim who was “looking suspicious” so she maced her. She said when the victim exited the vehicle, she maced her again.
Heard’s bail was set at $5,000.
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