A man who grabbed a female employee of a Ruston hotel thinking she was his sister was arrested on several offenses including battery of a police officer.
Kenneth Lamont Anderson, 41, of Ruston, was arrested at the Best Western hotel on June 14 after he allegedly refused to leave the property and punched a Ruston officer in the face.
RPD was called to the Best Western after an employee complained a man staying in the hotel grabbed her by the arm and was cursing her in the hallway.
Anderson’s girlfriend confirmed Anderson grabbed a woman because he thought was his sister, according to police.
Police told Anderson and his girlfriend to leave the hotel, but Anderson refused. He also refused to give officers his identification.
Police said Anderson had been drinking and was having difficulty keeping his balance.
When an officer grabbed Anderson’s wrist to detain him, Anderson punched the officer on the side of his face.
Another officer handcuffed Anderson while the first officer held Anderson with his Taser drawn.
Anderson was booked into the Lincoln Parish Detention Center for battery of a police officer, resisting an officer, and disturbing the peace.
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