A man was arrested following a disturbance investigation on Rough Edge Road, according to the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Ethan Paul Busby, 23, of Ruston, was arrested around 1:53 p.m. Sunday after deputies responded to a disturbance in progress.
According to an arrest affidavit, deputies were told Busby was intoxicated and had been involved in an altercation with several individuals at the residence. Witnesses told deputies Busby had become angry during a neighborhood gathering.
The report stated a woman told Busby she was leaving with their child due to his behavior. However, Busby ran into their mobile home and locked the door so she could not retrieve her belongings and leave.
The woman reportedly kicked the door in and retrieved her keys to leave. Busby allegedly stood in front of the vehicle so she could not leave. He allegedly grabbed the woman by the back of the neck and pushed her down as he attempted to take her phone from her. He ripped the keys from the ignition and threw them away.
According to the affidavit, another witness said as family members attempted to pull Busby off the woman, he swung a fist and struck him in the face, causing a black eye.
Busby was booked for domestic abuse battery with child endangerment, disturbing the peace while intoxicated, criminal mischief, two counts of simple battery and outstanding warrants for failure to appear in Ruston City Court on speeding and driving under suspension charges.
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