Louisiana Woman Arrested for Trespassing, Assault on Deputy

In the Linville community of Marion, Louisiana, 41-year-old Erin Elizabeth Sutton was arrested on January 6, 2026, following a bizarre trespassing incident in November 2025 that escalated into an alleged assault on a sheriff's deputy.

According to the Union Parish Sheriff's Office, the episode began when a homeowner reported Sutton, a neighbor, standing in their driveway and screaming despite prior warnings to stay off the property. Deputies responded to the call and located Sutton swimming nude in a pond on the caller's land. She initially refused to exit the water or speak with the deputy, stating she was trying to be a mermaid, the office reported in a Facebook post.

After repeated commands, Sutton emerged from the pond. Given the cold temperatures, emergency medical services personnel evaluated her on site and provided a blanket. As the deputy attempted to escort her into a nearby residence to warm up, Sutton suddenly charged at him, authorities said. She ignored multiple orders to comply, prompting the deputy to deploy a Taser, which had no effect. Officers then took her to the ground, where she continued resisting by kicking and punching, according to the sheriff's office...