By Pat Culverhouse

An alleged altercation resulting from an apparent break-up of a long-term relationship has a Minden man lodged in the parish prison, according to Chief of Police Jared McIver.

Nicholas Deericyon Bryant, 34, was booked into Bayou Dorcheat Correctional Center where he is charged with domestic abuse battery as a result of the Tuesday incident.

Bryant is also facing charges of DWI first offense and reckless operation. His bond has been set at $2,750.

Officers were called to the 600 block of Constable St. just after midnight for a reported domestic dispute. During questioning, they learned the incident began earlier in the evening at a Marshall St. residence when Bryant reportedly found his companion had been texting another man.

After a series of events which led the woman to leave the Marshall St. residence, she reportedly returned to find Bryant had also left. The woman told officers that when Bryant later returned, she informed him she wanted to end their relationship. A physical confrontation allegedly ensued, but the woman managed to escape to a neighbor’s house seeking help.

Officers were told the woman returned to her residence after Bryant left, but he returned, forced her into his vehicle and locked the doors to prevent her from escaping. The woman reportedly attempted to exit the vehicle while Bryant was driving, causing him to swerve and crash into a fence in the 600 block of Constable.

During their investigation, officers reportedly observed visible marks on the woman’s neck, face and arms, and saw blood on her clothing. Bryant reportedly admitted to officers he had consumed an alcoholic beverage prior to the incident.

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