An off-duty Louisiana State Police Trooper was arrested and charged with two counts of simple battery from a squabble at Saturday’s LSU versus UCLA football matchup.
Law enforcement responded to a disturbance in the stands — a “physical altercation” between the off-duty trooper and two other men that started after an argument. Around 5 p.m., the off-duty trooper was charged.
After investigation, Louisiana State Police say the off-duty trooper is 30-year-old Artellus Bellard of Lake Charles.
Bellard, part of Troop D Patrol since 2021, was released on a summons with a pending court date. Authorities say no further information is available at this time.