A Minden man was arrested on Christmas Day following a domestic dispute that turned physical at Hillside Lane Apartments, according to police reports.
Officers responded to the complex after receiving a call about an active domestic altercation. While en route, they were informed the incident had escalated. Upon arrival, officers were directed to the suspect, identified as Latavion Kardell Seamster, 32, walking through the complex.
Officers repeatedly ordered Seamster to stop, but he initially ignored their commands. He eventually complied and was taken into custody. During a search, authorities found 18 ecstasy pills hidden in a cigarette pack in Seamster’s pants pocket. He was transported to the Minden Police Department and booked.
The victim, who was interviewed after Seamster’s arrest, recounted the events leading up to the altercation. She stated she was at home with Seamster and her two children, one of whom is Seamster’s daughter. An argument reportedly began for unknown reasons, escalating when Seamster allegedly choked her to the point she feared for her life. The victim called 911, but Seamster fled the scene before officers arrived.
The victim expressed continued fear of Seamster and requested to leave her residence despite being informed of his arrest. She stated this was the first physical altercation between them and chose to pursue charges.
A review of Seamster’s criminal history revealed three prior arrests for domestic abuse battery, with the most recent in July 2020. He also has a 2012 arrest for possession of a Schedule II controlled substance.
Seamster faces charges of domestic abuse battery with child endangerment and strangulation, possession of a Schedule II drug, and resisting an officer.
All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.