A West Monroe man was arrested late Monday night after allegedly refusing to leave a local restaurant and resisting arrest, according to Minden police.
Officers were dispatched to El Santito Restaurant around 10:15 PM on June 9 in reference to an intoxicated individual who would not leave the premises after being asked several times by employees.
Upon arrival, officers made contact with Elijah Kojdecki, 24, inside the restaurant. Police reported that Kojdecki appeared unsteady on his feet, had bloodshot eyes, and was leaning against a wall for balance. When asked to step outside, Kojdecki allegedly refused and assumed a fighting stance toward officers.
Officers gave additional verbal commands, which Kojdecki reportedly continued to ignore. As an officer attempted to take hold of his right arm, Kojdecki pulled away and grabbed the officer’s vest, knocking the officer’s body camera to the floor. Police then took control of his left arm and placed him against the wall in an attempt to handcuff him. Kojdecki continued to resist during the arrest process, according to the report.
While being escorted out of the restaurant in handcuffs, Kojdecki again pulled away from officers and fell into a table along the east wall. He was then placed into an escort position and transported to a police unit.
Kojdecki was booked on charges of remaining after forbidden and resisting an officer.
All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.