A Lincoln Parish man was arrested last week after he and a roommate engaged in a fight over the victim’s flatulence.
Clarence Mitchell, 72, was arrested March 12 for simple battery after Lincoln Parish deputies were called to a Garr Road regarding a fight.
Deputies found the victim bleeding from the mouth. He said he and Mitchell were roommates. Mitchell took offense over the victims flatulence and a physical confrontation ensued. Mitchell gave a similar statement and was arrested.
Mitchell’s bail was set at $3,500.
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