Man arrested for traffic offense possession of dangerous chemical substances on South Stadium Road
LSUPD spokesperson Marshall Walters said David Tran, 23, was arrested on March 16 at 8:26 a.m. for a traffic offense, stopping, standing and parking, DWI, possession of dangerous chemical substances and possession of drug paraphernalia.
LSUPD observed a U-Haul truck parked on South Stadium Drive, with Tran, the driver, standing in the roadway and exhibiting signs of intoxication. After failing a sobriety test, Tran underwent an EMS evaluation, Walters said. Walters said, during the evaluation and subsequent investigation, numerous CO2 cartridges were found in his vehicle.
Walters said Tran was issued a misdemeanor summons and released.
Staff member arrested for aggravated assault of fellow employee
Walters said University staff member Lloyd Davis, 60, was arrested on March 16 at 1:45 p.m. for aggravated assault of a fellow employee. During an altercation, Davis pulled a knife from his pocket and held it at his side, Walters said. Davis was issued a misdemeanor summons and released.
Juvenile books self into prison after law enforcement recovers stolen vehicle
A 17-year-old juvenile was arrested on March 16 for theft of a motor vehicle that occurred Sept. 24, Walters said. Law enforcement recovered a vehicle off campus that was stolen from campus six months ago and filed a warrant based on DNA evidence and evidence recovered from the vehicle. After turning himself in, the juvenile was booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Juvenile Detention Center.
Laundry machine burglar arrested by LSUPD
Simon Manuel, 41, was arrested on March 21 at 10:30 a.m. for simple burglary, Walters said. After learning BRPD already booked Manuel into EBR Parish Prison for burglary, LSUPD also booked him into parish prison for laundry machine burglaries occurring Feb. 10, adding the simple burglary charge, Walters said.
Student arrested for breaking mirrors in Alex Box bathroom
Walters said LSUPD arrested University student Dane Landry, 21, on March 25 at 8:45 a.m. for an incident that occurred on March 16.
During an LSU baseball game on March 16, LSUPD responded to complaints at Alex Box Stadium of broken mirrors in the bathroom. When police went to investigate, it appeared as though someone had punched the mirrors, Walters said.
Because Landry was escorted out of the stadium for intoxication and causing a disturbance, Walters said officers were unable to charge him due to lack of evidence. After being re-interviewed on March 25, Landry was arrested for simple criminal damage to property.