A routine traffic stop in Minden resulted in the arrest of a 19-year-old man on multiple charges, including drug possession and assaulting a police officer.
According to the Minden Police Department, an officer on patrol observed a vehicle traveling east on Sheppard Street with an expired inspection sticker. The vehicle also had illegal window tint, an obscured license plate due to a tinted cover, and tires worn to the point of exposed metal. Additionally, several lug nuts were missing from the vehicle’s wheels.
The officer initiated a stop after the vehicle turned onto Dixie Street and came to a halt. Upon making contact with the driver, identified as Hayden McGlothen, 19, of Minden, and three passengers, the officer reported detecting a strong odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle.
McGlothen allegedly became hostile, using profanity and ignoring commands to roll down the windows. When asked to exit the vehicle, police said McGlothen feigned a lunge toward the officer and made threatening remarks before stepping out and squaring up with the officer. The officer restrained McGlothen and placed him against the vehicle.
As the officer attempted to handcuff McGlothen, he reportedly resisted and pulled his hands forward. During the struggle, the officer’s ring finger was dislocated. McGlothen continued making threats before being secured in another officer’s patrol unit.
A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of approximately 7 grams of marijuana, multiple smoking devices, and rolling trays. Police stated McGlothen admitted to possessing the marijuana after being read his Miranda rights.
McGlothen was booked at the Minden Police Department and later transported to Minden Medical Center for evaluation of the involved officer’s dislocated finger. Another officer sustained minor cuts that did not require treatment.
McGlothen faces charges including aggravated assault of a peace officer, resisting an officer with force, possession of drug paraphernalia, restrictions to tire equipment, improper window tint, obscured driver’s view, expired motor vehicle inspection, and obscured plates.
All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.