Ruston police officers working a downtown patrol detail made two arrests early Sunday morning.
Tyler Hadwin, 19, of Frierson, was arrested for a simple battery after a fight inside a restaurant. In a separate incident, Jacob Foster, 19, of Colfax, was charged with disturbing the peace by appearing intoxicated in public, minor in possession of alcohol, and open container.
A few minutes after midnight, Foster was seen walking out of a restaurant with an open alcoholic beverage. He was stopped but was unable to make a coherent statement to officers. Police confirmed Foster was 19 years old by his ID and a stamp on his wrist stating he could not buy alcohol.
Foster was told he would be issued a summons to court and released if he could obtain a ride home. Due to his own intoxicated state, Foster was unable to open his phone or provide a phone number for someone to call. Due to his level of intoxication, he was arrested and taken to the Lincoln Parish Detention Center.
Hadwin allegedly attacked another man as they walked out of the restroom of the restaurant at about 1:15 a.m. An investigation indicated Hadwin and the man had an altercation over a year ago in a different city. Hadwin allegedly invited the man outside to fight prior to the attack.
A video viewed by police showed Hadwin and a friend attacking and punching the victim.
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