A 27-year-old woman was arrested on August 9 after a disturbance involving a baseball bat led to charges of criminal trespass. Officers were dispatched at approximately 9 AM to the area of W R Reeder and Crichton Hill following reports of gunshots.
Upon arrival, officers made contact with one group at a residence on Crichton Hill, who informed them that another group had moved down the street. Officers proceeded to the 600 block of Morrow Street, where they encountered three people.
The individuals reported that T Neshia Malone had approached their residence attempting to instigate a fight with one of them. Malone allegedly threatened the teenager by striking a stop sign at the intersection of Crichton Hill and Morrow Street with a black and blue baseball bat. Witnesses stated that Malone entered their yard, stood in their driveway, and assumed a fighting stance. According to a resident, Malone had previously been trespassed from the property by a Minden police officer.
The teen declined to press charges for the simple assault.
Officers then contacted Malone at a residence on Crichton Hill. She admitted to going to the Morrow Street address with a baseball bat but denied swinging it at anyone. Malone also confirmed on body camera footage that she had been trespassed from the residence.
Malone was arrested for criminal trespass and transported her to the Minden Police Department for booking.
All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.