A woman from Louisiana had quite an unusual encounter while trying to go for a swim. Authorities say that she allegedly attacked a sheriff’s deputy when he responded to complaints about her trespassing. This incident unfolded on a Tuesday when she eventually gave herself up to the sheriff’s office.
The Union Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that officers were dispatched to a Marion home in the Linville area back in November. A neighbor called in, expressing concern about another person standing in their driveway, yelling, and refusing to leave after being warned.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the suspect, identified as 41-year-old Erin Elizabeth Sutton from Marion, swimming without clothes in a pond located on the property of the complainant. It’s said that Sutton initially resisted leaving the water or even talking to the deputy, claiming she was “trying to become a mermaid.”
Eventually, after repeated orders, she stepped out of the pond.
Due to the chilly temperatures, emergency medical services were called to assess her condition. While a blanket was provided, Sutton allegedly lunged at the deputy when he attempted to guide her inside to warm up.
Authorities noted that she ignored commands and resisted arrest. A Taser was employed, but it apparently had no effect on her actions. When deputies attempted to take her into custody, she reportedly kicked and punched at them.
After some struggle, Sutton was restrained and taken to a hospital for evaluation. During transportation, she reportedly threatened the police officers and paramedics, according to officials.
Knowing she needed medical help, deputies later sought an arrest warrant, which was granted by a judge in Louisiana’s Third Judicial District Court.
Finally, on January 6, 2025, Sutton turned herself in and faced multiple charges, which include three counts of resisting an officer with force or violence, two counts of public intimidation, two counts of assaulting a police officer, disturbing the peace due to intoxication, and trespassing.
Authorities have set her bail at $62,000.
Inquiries made by Fox News Digital to the Union Parish Sheriff’s Office for more information received no immediate response, and it’s unclear whether Sutton has secured legal representation.
