A Minden resident was charged with intimidating a witness following an incident at Minden Medical Center on August 14. The charges stemmed from a series of threats made toward a witness who had been involved in assisting at a local accident scene earlier that day.
According to a report filed by the Minden Police Department, the witness, who had arrived at the scene of a wreck at approximately 5:07 PM to render medical aid, observed a physical altercation between two parties, one of whom was identified as a 20-year-old male. After providing a written statement about the altercation, the witness later visited the emergency room at Minden Medical Center to check on the injured party.
While at the hospital, the witness encountered the same individual involved in the earlier altercation. The suspect, upon recognizing the witness, made several aggressive remarks questioning her presence at the hospital and her involvement at the accident scene. The situation escalated when the suspect demanded the witness’s personal information, leading the witness to fear for her safety.
To ensure her safety, the witness requested assistance from hospital staff and was escorted out of the building. As she was being escorted, the suspect shouted a threatening remark at her. The incident was captured on body camera footage and corroborated by a written witness statement.
The suspect has been charged with intimidating a witness and is currently facing legal proceedings. The Minden Police Department is continuing its investigation into the matter.
All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.