Man interferes with officer investigating complaint
A Deville man was arrested last week when he interfered with a Ruston police officer issuing a summons to a homeowner on a loud music complaint.
Ruston Police responded to an Arthur Drive residence on December 13 regarding loud music. At about 2:00 a.m., on the third call to return to the residence because the music was continuing, an officer attempted to write a summons to the resident to appear in court.
While writing the summons, the officer was approached by Colton Hardy, 20, who stood between the officer and the homeowner in a threatening manner. Hardy was taken into custody, and the summons was issued.
When asked why he interfered with the officer, Hardy said, “I saw my friend talking with a cop, and I wanted to get him away from you.” Hardy provided his name but refused to provide his date of birth on three occasions.
Hardy was advised of the charges against him and taken to the Lincoln Parish Detention Center. A THC vaping device (marijuana) was found in his pants pocket, but he said it was not his.
Hardy was booked for disturbing the peace by being intoxicated in public, interfering with a law enforcement officer, resisting an officer by failure to provide identification, and possession of marijuana.
Hardy’s bail was at at $3,500.
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