By Pat Culverhouse

Using his vehicle to settle a previous physical confrontation has landed a Minden man in the parish prison.

Chief of Police Jared McIver said 19-year-old Jatravion L. Rogers was arrested last week on a charge of aggravated battery with a dangerous weapon. Rogers reportedly is being held at Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center under a $40,000 bond.

McIver said the incident began when a man attempted to break up a fight between two females and, while doing so, was allegedly struck in the face by Rogers. After the man fought back, Rogers allegedly got in his vehicle and drove into the man, tossing him onto the windshield.

Rogers reportedly sped from the scene. Minden officers responding to Minden Medical Center reported the man suffered cuts and pain to his shoulder. Witness statements and injury photos reportedly were taken and and Rogers was later picked up without incident on an arrest warrant.

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