Shoplifter caught by patrol officer
Ruston Police arrested a Choudrant man last Saturday after he allegedly shoplifted at a local grocery store.
Benton Bernard Bullard, 50, was arrested December 28 for theft by shoplifting at the Shoppers Value near downtown Ruston. Bullard was also booked on two warrants for failure to appear in Third District Court on charges of simple battery and simple assault.
After the store reported the theft, an officer patrolling the area saw Bullard matching the description of the suspect. The store had reported the suspect left on a bicycle holding a black umbrella.
Bullard was arrested when the officer learned of the warrants. When he was searched, two large packages of sausage were found inside his jacket. The manager said it was stolen from the store.
Bullard was booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center. Additional charges of misdemeanor probation violation were later added. His bail amount was not available at publication time.
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