The Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a Ruston man last week after he allegedly sent threatening text messages to a woman.
Roy E. Jenkins, 73, was arrested April 22 after a woman showed deputies text messages where he reportedly kill her.
The woman said Jenkins saw another vehicle at her house and started sending her a series of threatening messages. The messages said the sender intended to best her and shoot her.
Jenkins could not be contacted immediately but later called the Sheriff’s Office wanting to give his own statement.
In an interview, Jenkins said he sent the messages in the heat of the moment but was now remorseful. He was arrested for improper telecommunications and booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center.
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