crime

Two arrested in Ruston Tractor robbery

Two Opelousas men have been arrested after allegedly taking a trailer from Hart Designs and using it to steal two eXmark zero-turn lawn mowers from Ruston Tractor.

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Man charged with battery of an officer

A Ruston man has been arrested after allegedly trying to disarm an officer, spitting on officers and telling officers he would kill them.

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Man arrested for carrying gun on GSU campus

Grambling State University police officers have made the fourth arrest since Aug. 21 in relation to someone carrying a firearm on campus.

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Kidnapping, armed robbery suspect sought

The Ruston Police Department is asking for help to find a man wanted in connection with a Sept. 11 kidnapping and armed robbery incident.

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Man arrested in connection with shooting

A Monroe man has been arrested in connection with a Lincoln Parish shooting that happened in May.

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Fire chief responds to ‘unprofessional’ comments

Katie Eloise Davidson, 36, of Ruston, was arrested Wednesday on four charges, including battery of a police officer and domestic abuse battery.

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Ruston man faces kidnapping charge

A Ruston man was arrested on an aggravated kidnapping charge Thursday after an Aug. 23 incident in which he allegedly shoplifted from a convenience store, held a driver in the parking lot at gunpoint, led police officers on a car chase and escaped.

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Three arrested in Allen St. fight

Three Ruston residents have been arrested following a fight on Allen Street Tuesday that resulted in a physical altercation with multiple officers.

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Two wounded in early morning shootout

Shortly before 8 a.m. Wednesday, officers with the Ruston Police Department responded to a disturbance on Western Street regarding a dispute over property.