Stiles, 24, was arrested on June 16, for aggravated assault with a firearm and domestic abuse battery following an incident involving his sister and girlfriend.
At approximately 9:18 PM, Minden police were dispatched to the 1500 block of Shreveport Road regarding a disturbance. The complainant, Stiles’ sister, reported that Stiles had arrived at her residence with his girlfriend, appearing to hit her from the passenger seat. Upon exiting the vehicle, Stiles, who appeared intoxicated, refused to return the car keys to his girlfriend, leading to an altercation.
According to the sister, Stiles brandished a small silver .22 caliber firearm, pointed it at her, and made threats. She contacted their father, prompting Stiles to take the driver’s seat and leave with his girlfriend.
Authorities notified surrounding police and sheriff’s departments. Shortly after, the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Department located the suspect vehicle and detained Stiles on Allen Drive, approximately two miles from the initial disturbance.
During the investigation, Stiles’ girlfriend recounted that Stiles had hit her on the chest, taken the car keys, and pointed the firearm at his sister. After leaving the sister’s house, they stopped on Allen Drive where Stiles “flipped out,” threw items from the car, and disappeared into the woods with the firearm, returning without it.
Despite an extensive search involving K9 Tigo, the firearm was not recovered. Stiles denied possessing a firearm but was found with four live .22 long rifle rounds and one spent round in his pocket.
Stiles was taken into custody, transported to the Minden Police Department, and subsequently placed under arrest. He faces charges of aggravated assault with a firearm and domestic abuse battery.
All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.