A Ruston man was arrested on drug charges earlier this month after the investigation of an altercation with another man.
Brian Adam Pineda, 31, was arrested May 8 after Ruston Police investigated an altercation with a man who said Pineda had taken some items from him during an altercation in a parking lot.
Ruston Police located Pineda walking on Trenton Street near Kentucky Avenue. He admitted to taking a cell phone and other items from the victim. An object removed from Pineda’s pants pocket contained marijuana and methamphetamine.
The victim to told police he was unsure about pursuing theft charges. Pineda was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia and booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center.
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