Man arrested after citizen report

A Simsboro man was arrested for trespassing and outstanding warrants after he was reported “squatting” on property on La. Highway 507 south of Simsboro last week.

Responding deputies found Wesley David McDaniel, 57, of Simsboro, camped by a creek on La. 507 at Mondy Road on May 4. A records check showed McDaniel was wanted on two warrants for theft of utilities and three counts of domestic abuse battery.


The property owner contacted by a deputy wished to pursue a criminal trespass charge.

McDaniel was booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center.

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