By Pat Culverhouse

An 18-year-old Minden man is in custody after he allegedly threatened his mother, telling her he had placed a “bounty” on her life.

John Stuart Rolen, a resident of the 100 block Bird Pen Trail, was arrested Friday, Jan. 9 by Minden police after responding to a report of a disturbance at a residence in the 1000 block of Ridgewood Circle.

Rolen is currently being held at Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center on charges of simple assault and violation of probation. No bond reportedly has been set.

Minden officers Lt. Shane Griffith,  Cadyn O’Connor and Morgan Jester reportedly went to the Ridgewood address just after 5 p.m. after receiving a call from Webster Parish Chief Deputy Hank Haynes concerning the alleged disturbance.

Chief Deputy Haynes reportedly learned details of the incident during a phone conversation with the victim.

According to the incident report, Rolen allegedly came to the residence, began screaming at his mother and reportedly raised his fist as if to strike her. He also allegedly informed his mother of a potential bounty he placed against her life.

According to the victim’s statement, Rolen had previously threatened her. Officers reportedly learned his grandmother had witnessed the incident.

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