A Ruston man was arrested last Saturday after he attacked a police officer who was investigating a trespassing incident.
Antonio Spivey, 47, was arrested for battery of a police officer and criminal trespass on November 15 after Ruston Police responded to Chesboro Avenue regarding a disturbance.
Spivey was found at the location, and he met the description given of the suspect. Spivey became aggressive as officers were speaking to him. It was learned that he had been barred previously from the location in question.
While Spivey was being questioned, he lunged at an officer and punched him in the face. A Taser was used to gain compliance and Spivey was taken into custody. He was taken to the Northern Louisiana Medical Center to be cleared before being transported to the Lincoln Parish detention center for booking.
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