A Ruston man was arrested recently after officer responded to a welfare concern.
Timothy Albritton, 45, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear in Ruston City Court on a criminal trespass charge after officers responded to South Farmerville Street to check on a man reportedly “wallowing” in the street.
Albritton matched the description given and was stopped. A records check showed the outstanding warrant. Albritton was arrested and taken to the Lincoln Parish Detention Center for booking.
During the booking process, Albritton allegedly discarded some synthetic marijuana, commonly known as “mojo.” He faces charges of introduction of contraband into a correctional facility and the criminal trespass warrant. His bail was set at $23,000.
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