Ruston Police arrested a Monroe man Saturday afternoon after he was found trespassing at a local residence.
The owner of two properties on West California Avenue reported to police that a man was trespassing on the property. When officers arrived, they found Joshua Williams, 20, of Monroe, standing against the side of one of the residences.
An officer explained to Williams the reason for the call and asked his name and he refused to provide it.
After being told not to make things difficult, he provided his name. When directed to turn around so that an officer could conduct a pat down, Williams refused. Williams was placed in a position where the pat down could be conducted and then he was placed under arrest for criminal trespass and resisting an officer. Bail was set at $1,000.
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