Two brothers who alleged they were attacked by a crowd of men were arrested last week after a woman accused one of them of sexual battery.
Bryan Gilberto Martinez, 30, and Kenneth Martinez, 26, both of Houston, were arrested April 10 in downtown Ruston for appearing intoxicated in public.
Bryan Martinez was also charged with sexual battery.
Officers responded to downtown restaurant regarding a disturbance shortly before 2 a.m. Bryan Martinez and his brother were found in the middle of Park Avenue with Bryan bleeding from a laceration above his left eye. He said they were jumped by over 20 people inside the restaurant.
Officers determined Bryan Martinez was extremely intoxicated. A woman told police that Bryan Martinez came up to her at the bar and began touching her inappropriately. She allegedly told him to leave her alone. He then made a vulgar statement to her and only increased his unwanted behavior. This reportedly started the fight when other male patrons attempted to defend her. Kenneth Martinez was also found to be highly intoxicated and argumentative with police.
An ambulance transported the injured brother to the Northern Louisiana Medical Center for treatment. After his release from the emergency room, the two were booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center.
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