By Pat Culverhouse

What began as a physical confrontation in the parking lot of a Shreveport Rd. business just after 9:30 p.m. Friday has landed a Minden man in the parish jail for allegedly stabbing his opponent.

Minden Chief of Police Jared McIver said 35-year-old Jaquario O. McGlothern, a resident of the 500 block of Verdis St., is charged with aggravated second degree battery as a result of the incident.

Officers reportedly were dispatched to the 1400 block of Shreveport Rd. to investigate a reported fight and upon arrival found a man suffering from stab wounds to his left arm and check. The officers were told the suspect had fled into a wooded area behind the business.

MPD Sgt. Anthony Miller reportedly pursued and observed the suspect as he emerged from the woods and entered a yard on Weston St. McGlothern reportedly was quickly taken into custody without incident.

During their investigation, officers learned store employees had witnessed the altercation and identified McGlothern as the aggressor.

McGlothern reportedly is being held at Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center under a $50,000 bond.

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